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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…
Binge drinking throughout the U.S. has reached an all-time record. Nevertheless, a new study from the investment firm Cowen & Company suggests that this kind of alcoholic behavior is actually declining in states that have made cannabis legal in the same manner as alcohol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered that people…
The minute you saw those lights flashing, you possibly began kicking on your own for that beverage. Yet even after you have actually apologized, DUI costs are a glaring hassle on your long-lasting record. The fine, which differs somewhat between legal systems, can easily amount to $1,600 after featuring compulsory costs and analyses. A DUI…
In Ohio, as opposed to most states, you do not have the choice of which one of these three tests (blood, breath, or urine) you will take. The officer gets to pick the test(s) he offers you. The only choice you get to make is to agree to submit to the test or refuse the…
Drunk Driving Statistics In America, on average, nearly 12,000 people die every year in DUI-related accidents. 900,000 people are arrested each year for DUI/ DWI, and a full 1/3 of those are repeat offenders. According to DrunkAndDriving.Org In Ohio alone, 27 people out of 10,000 will be arrested for drunk driving. 90% of all drunk…
Ohio’s OVI laws and how the court will handle your case underwent a significant change on April 6, 2017. There are several changes that I will outline below. This change in the law was brought about by House Bills 388 and 436. It was commonly referred to as the Ignition Interlock Bill or Annie’s Law. …
Anyone who is arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) will have to face criminal charges, and you will need a lawyer to defend your case. There are many highly qualified lawyers who can assist you, but it is always crucial to double-check before hiring a lawyer. Some have expertise in civil law, while others…
First, you do not get your license back until your case and suspension are over in Ohio. Do not go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and get a state ID. If you do this, you may lose all of your driving privileges in the State of Ohio and have to re-test to get them…
The government must prove to the jurors beyond a reasonable doubt that the person operated a vehicle under the influence. An arresting officer may charge a defendant with O.V.I. based on observations and evidence like field sobriety tests and chemical tests. A police officer must have probable cause to pull anyone over. A probable cause…
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…
