BEWARE CDL DRIVERS I was recently retained by a CDL holder who had one prior Ohio DUI / OVI conviction, which resulted in a one-year disqualification of his CDL privileges over five years ago. He was charged with a new OVI in Cleveland Municipal Court. If he were to be convicted of this OVI, it
Charges of DUI/OVI in Cleveland and Northern Ohio Based on Oral Fluid Testing Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or an illicit drug is illegal in Ohio. Law enforcement officials may ask a driver to submit samples of bodily substances for alcohol/drug testing in order to ascertain the amount of alcohol and/or
For an Ohio OVI defense attorney to defend a blood test case effectively, he or she must be familiar with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, along with Ohio’s OVI law (O.R.C. 4511.19) and the Ohio Administrative Code sections governing the collection, storage, transport and testing of whole blood, blood plasma and/or blood serum specimens. Ohio’s
In the state of Ohio, a criminal defense attorney plays several roles for their clients and can do a lot to help them avoid legal troubles. The attorney will let their client know what their rights are and explain to them how the legal process will play out in detail. They should also answer their
Should I submit to the field sobriety tests? In response, the answer is no. In Ohio, there is no legal mandate that you submit to field sobriety tests. Do not take them; there is no harm in refusing to take them. Refuse to submit to any field sobriety tests; instead, be courteous and cooperative. Avoid
You May be In Over Your Head The decision to not represent yourself stems from an emotional reaction to feeling uncomfortable in your own skin. In many situations, when a legal issue involves the risk of you losing your freedom, a violation of your rights, or jeopardizing your future, you should never risk going it