Statistics indicate there are more traffic stops and dangerous driving on holidays and the surrounding days. Even though Halloween is on a Sunday evening this year, Ohio law enforcement is making the effort to remind drivers of the dangers and potential consequences...
What does the CDL Clearinghouse mean for your future?
Your commercial driver’s license is critical to your livelihood. If you followed the difficult path to earn your license, including training, testing and background checks, you would likely do everything you can to protect it. What you may not realize is that this...
What can I expect after a drunk driving arrest?
Your life just got a lot more complicated if you have recently faced a drunk driving charge in the state of Ohio. This state is among those with the toughest penalties for a DUI, including one of the longest suspensions of your driver’s license if...
Court decides drunk driving arrest was valid
The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that a woman’s arrest and the criminal charges against her were valid, despite her claims to the contrary. The woman challenged the constitutionality of her drunk driving arrest because it was based on a tip from another citizen....
Ohio Supreme Court considering excessive drunk driving penalties
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to significant penalties in Ohio. One conviction can change the course of a defendant’s life. The Ohio Supreme Court is considering a case in which an individual is claiming the penalties he is facing for drunk...
Current drunk driving trends in Ohio
Drivers in Ohio can face steep penalties if caught operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In addition to the possibility of license suspension or revocation, they may also face the possibility of time behind bars. Despite these potential...
Why fight a DUI in Ohio?
Ohio drivers know that a conviction for drunk driving can lead to serious criminal and administrative penalties. However, many assume the simplest way to move on from this type of incident is to plead guilty, pay the fines and accept whatever punishments come. In...
Ohio is seeing an increase is intoxicated driving fatalities
When a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it increases his or her chances of causing an accident. The risk of a crash is one of the primary reasons Ohio laws are stringent regarding drunk driving, and the penalties are steep for those convicted of this...
Ohio police officer facing drunk driving charges
A sergeant in the Cleveland Police Department is now on restricted leave after he was arrested and charged with intoxicated operation of a vehicle. The Ohio officer was driving when his vehicle struck a parked car. Body camera footage from officers on the scene shows...
Ohio law enforcement cracks down on drunk driving
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,...
