Ohio laws regarding intoxicated driving are strict, and those convicted of this type of offense can face penalties that can range from expensive fines to time behind bars. The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently stated that most drunk driving arrests happen at night,...
Drunk driving patrols to increase during the holiday season
The holiday season typically means more people will be on the road, and this means an increase in the number of people driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drunk driving can bring steep penalties for those convicted, including loss of driving...
Suspected drunk driving accident may lead to criminal charges
A recent fatal accident in Ohio involving a wrong-way driver could lead to serious criminal charges. Law enforcement suspects the driver responsible for the crash was under the influence of alcohol at the time. The accident happened when a 63-year-old driver was...
Repeat offender arrested again for drunk driving
An Ohio driver is facing serious legal repercussions after an arrest for intoxicated driving. At the time of her most recent drunk driving arrest, she was apparently operating a vehicle while on a suspended license. Police had been notified by witnesses that a car was...
What are the methods for challenging breathalyzer tests?
Breathalyzer tests can underpin drunk driving charges which can create serious upheaval for accused drivers, including truck drivers. Truck drivers can face serious consequences associated with a drunk driving arrest and if they refuse a breathalyzer test. There are...
Ohio driver arrested for drunk driving, admits to drug use
An Ohio driver was arrested this past week after law enforcement initially pulled him over for suspected intoxicated driving. Police noted that during the traffic stop, the driver was extremely talkative. During his conversation with police, he also apparently...
Steep penalties for drunk or drugged driving
Ohio laws are clear on driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Drivers convicted of drunk driving could face time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and other consequences that can have a significant impact on their lives. A growing issue in Ohio...
What evidence can police use in a drunk driving traffic stop?
When police suspect that an Ohio driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they can initiate a traffic stop. The basis of a drunk driving traffic stop should be certain actions, such as swerving, that could give law enforcement reasonable suspicion that a...
What are the penalties for a first time OVI in Ohio?
There are many laws that people in Ohio must follow while they are driving. Some may seem burdensome or unnecessary, but they are generally in place for safety purposes. Speed limits are in place to make sure people do not drive too fast for the area they are in....
Public figure in Ohio faces consequences of drunk driving
A Ohio common pleas judge recently faced a public reprimand after an incident involving intoxicated driving last year. She was publicly reprimanded by the Ohio Supreme Court after reviewing findings from an ethics board. During her arrest for drunk driving, she stated...
