drunk driving

Ohio residents may be surprised to learn that some people can become drunk without consuming alcohol. A condition called auto-brewery syndrome converts common carbohydrates in the body into alcohol. Individuals who have this condition can eat something as simple as a...

Drunk driving rates are going down in Ohio and across the country, and law enforcement agencies and state legislators are receiving much of the credit in the Buckeye State. Lawmakers in Columbus sent Annie's Law to Gov. Kasich's desk after a unanimous Senate vote on...

According to two 2014 traffic reports, there has been a significant reduction in the number of drunk drivers in Ohio and throughout the U.S. Federal statistics show that the rates have fallen to a 13-year low. A 2014 national interview survey was conducted to find out...

On Dec. 27, it was reported that an Ohio mother was facing multiple charges, including drunk driving charges, after her vehicle was pulled over in Loveland. The 27-year-old woman was pulled over on Dec. 23 after an anonymous caller reported that she was driving...

Ohio residents who have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol may be facing either a misdemeanor charge or a felony charge. The type of charge can determine the severity of the penalties. Misdemeanors are generally considered to be less serious than...

The Ohio Senate voted unanimously to support Annie's Law on Dec. 6. The law seeks to reduce the number of drunk driving injuries and fatalities by requiring those convicted of driving under the influence to have ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles....

Some Ohio residents who are facing a charge of first-time driving under the influence may be interested in what this involves. Knowing what to expect and what needs to be done to help reduce the consequences is essential. The formal charge of DUI usually begins when a...

Many traffic stops that take place in Ohio begin when a law enforcement official has reason to suspect that a driver is involved in some sort of criminal activity. Motorists who question the legality of a traffic stop that subsequently led to their being charged with...

Ohio motorists are well aware that it is illegal to drive drunk. More specifically, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content over .08 percent. While the person behind the steering wheel cannot be intoxicated, it is not illegal for car passengers to have a...

In an effort to save the lives of potentially hundreds of people, an Ohio family has worked tirelessly since losing a loved one in a drunk driving incident in 2013 to pass what has come to be known as "Annie's Law." On Nov. 15, however, media sources reported that as...