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...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Feb 17, 2019 | drunk driving
It is not as though the dangers associated with drunk driving are a recent discovery. This may cause some to question how is it that anyone would make the mistake of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. The fact that it still happens may speak to just how much...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Jan 26, 2019 | drunk driving
The penalties for drunk driving and driving under suspension in Ohio are serious enough individually. Drunk driving on a suspended license can be mean even more severe consequences. If someone becomes hurt as a result of these activities, one can expect the penalty to...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Jan 15, 2019 | drunk driving
Police officers who pull you over under suspicion of OVI have many methods of obtaining evidence to use against you in court to make those charges stick. From the moment they approach your vehicle, they are on the alert for signs that you have been drinking...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Jan 12, 2019 | drunk driving
If you are like many people in Ohio, you may have some misconceptions about what happens during a drunk driving investigation. These misconceptions may even include the belief that the testing used by law enforcement officers is foolproof. This is actually quite far...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Dec 16, 2018 | drunk driving
People who live in Ohio should be aware of how a person might end up being investigated for suspected drunk driving. These situations generally start with a driver being pulled over by an officer for a reason that may have nothing at all to do with potentially being...
On behalf of Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law | Dec 2, 2018 | drunk driving
If you are like most people in Ohio, your holiday season will include its fair share of social events. From work parties to family gatherings and more, you may well find yourself at multiple activities at which alcohol is served. While certainly it is not illegal to...
