If you are like most Americans, you probably depend heavily upon your car in order to get to work, buy groceries, and take care of all sorts of tasks. It can be devastating, then, to learn that you might not be able to drive for several months or even years. If you...
Can you get an OVI reduced in Ohio?
Getting a charge for operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) can have hard consequences. The penalties for an OVI conviction in Ohio include jail time, a lengthy license suspension and expensive fines, punishments everyone wants to avoid. However, if you have a charge for...
What is an OVI in Ohio?
Whether at an event or on your way to work, your car is often your lifeline. When you find yourself needing to get back home at the end of the day, you count on being able to drive there. However, when you combine drinking and driving, you could end up in an equally...
When do you have to use an ignition interlock device?
If you are facing charges for operating a vehicle while impaired in Ohio, you likely already recognize the seriousness of your situation. After all, not only may you face a stiff fine and a potential jail sentence, but you may also lose your driving privileges. The...
Does Uber lead to more alcohol consumption?
Even though Uber has only been around Columbus and other Ohio cities for a few years, the ride-sharing service has quickly become one of the most ways for those without cars to get around affordably. That is not to say that Uber and Lyft are not used by people who...
What is a high-functioning alcoholic?
When thinking about alcoholism, most people imagine a person without a home, job, or family that has lost everything to his or her addiction. However, this is not true for the vast majority of alcoholics. A high-functioning alcoholic is a person who is able...
What happens after being charged with an OVI?
With Independence Day right around the corner, many people in Ohio are getting ready to join in the festivities with friends and family. Most holiday parties involve alcohol, and it's important for all those who plan on driving to and from events to understand what...
Alcohol affects people differently
There are many factors that affect how someone absorbs alcohol, and it is important to understand what they are to avoid getting an OVI in Ohio. Even drinkers of the same size and gender can metabolize alcohol differently, which can make it difficult to determine when...
Refusing a breathalyzer can result in jail time
Many Ohio residents begin planning picnics, trips to the beach and tailgate parties as Spring days become longer and warmer. Gatherings of this type frequently include alcohol. At , we often represent clients arrested for operating under...
Can I drink alcohol in a self-driving car?
Self-driving or autonomous vehicles are touted as a solution to the safety issues caused by human error when operating a vehicle. Depending on the type of vehicle and its capabilities, some people even wonder whether automated vehicles will solve the problem of drunk...