Drunk driving is a serious criminal offense that can result in penalties that may alter the course of your life. However, if this is your first offense, you may assume that the penalties you are facing are not that significant. Some first-time offenders may believe it...
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Suspected drunk driving and its impact on a driver’s license
If Ohio law enforcement sees a driver exhibiting behavior they believe indicates that person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will initiate a traffic stop. They may ask the driver to submit to sobriety tests, or they could eventually decide to take the...
Drunk driving can lead to confiscation of personal property
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to serious penalties, including time behind bars and expensive fines. However, it may be possible that a DUI offense in Ohio could also lead to the confiscation of personal property. Recently, the Ohio...
Drunk driving enforcement to ramp up before Labor Day weekend
Drunk driving is more prominent at different times of the year, and Labor Day weekend is a time when it may be more common for drivers to drink and get behind the wheel. To reduce the number of drunk drivers and discourage unsafe behaviors, Ohio law enforcement...
What are the best defenses to drunk driving charges?
One moment you may be driving home, and the next you could find yourself on the side of the road after a law enforcement vehicle pulled you over. A traffic stop for suspected drunk driving can be daunting, and it will be even more so if police place you under arrest...
Man faces drunk driving charges after hitting digital speed sign
The penalties for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Ohio are serious, and they can include loss of driving privileges, expensive fines and more. The penalties for drunk driving may be even more significant if the driver causes an accident, has...
Amish man facing drunk driving charges in Ohio
An Ohio man is facing serious legal consequences for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Interestingly, he was not driving a traditional vehicle at the time law enforcement stopped him; rather, he was operating an Amish-style buggy. The man was...
Drunk driving convictions in Ohio may bring additional penalties
In Ohio, a conviction for drunk driving can bring a range of penalties that can include everything from time behind bars to expensive fines. Drivers convicted of an OVI or DUI may also find that this type of offense affects their personal reputation, career...
Ohio county commissioner arrested for drunk driving
A local lawmaker is facing serious legal repercussions after an arrest for the intoxicated operation of a vehicle. The man was found guilty of drunk driving and other charges after pleading no contest. He was officially charged with OVI and failure to use a turn...
Your license suspension after a drunk driving traffic stop
In Ohio, the penalties associated with drunk driving are steep. If convicted of OVI or DUI, you could face consequences that may include time behind bars, loss of your driving privileges, expensive fines and more. In addition to the criminal and administrative...