On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | May 15, 2020 | drunk driving
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....
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Apr 21, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Feb 8, 2020 | drunk driving
Individuals convicted for a second drunken driving offense in Ohio may have to use restricted license plates on their vehicles. First introduced in 1967 and sometimes referred to as “party plates,” the highly visible yellow license plates with red...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Jan 16, 2020 | drunk driving
Ohio residents and visitors may not know they have the legal right to refuse a breathalyzer test. Knowing your rights can help you make an informed choice if the police stop you for operating a vehicle under the influence of intoxicants. If police stop you for an...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Dec 18, 2019 | drunk driving
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be planning some fun festivities with your friends, colleagues or family members. If your celebrations include beer, wine or liquor, though, you must be careful not to operate a vehicle while impaired. Remember, Ohio law...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Oct 19, 2019 | drunk driving
Operating a commercial vehicle requires a CDL in Ohio. However, there are many ways you can lose that hard-earned commercial driver’s license. One of the main ways you can cause your license to be suspended is by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Aug 31, 2019 | drunk driving
Ohio law calls driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol OVI, which stands for operating a vehicle impaired. Even a first OVI offense carries mandatory jail time along with fines and license suspension. The officer will confiscate your license upon your arrest,...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | May 29, 2019 | drunk driving
Rather than using the term DUI or DWI, Ohioans now refer to drinking and driving citations and laws as OVI or operating a vehicle under the influence. As with a DUI or DWI, there are various consequences and penalties that drivers face when they get behind the wheel...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | May 17, 2019 | drunk driving
If you face DWI charges in Ohio, this is a serious matter indeed. Not only does a conviction place your freedom at risk for a considerable length of time, but you can also wind up having to pay substantial fines and court costs. The Garfield Heights Municipal Court...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Mar 28, 2019 | drunk driving, reckless driving
The Ohio traffic laws and their strict enforcement are legendary around the country with people who follow these sorts of things. But it is a fact of life for drivers here. We recently got another reminder when a three-judge Court of Appeals panel expanded upon the...
