The July 4th holiday weekend has come and gone and the Ohio State Highway Patrol has released some statistics from the weekend. Even though the holiday was on a Tuesday, many people enjoyed a very long holiday weekend from Friday through Tuesday, causing gridlock...
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New penalty for drunk drivers: Download Uber or Lyft
A conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) already comes with serious penalties, from driver's license suspension to fines to time behind bars. However, one Ohio judge is adding on a new penalty, one he believes will prevent...
Arrested for OVI over the holiday? Act now to save your license.
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Ohio, your driving privileges are at immediate risk. You may know that your driver’s license can be suspended if you are convicted, but many people don’t realize that an administrative license suspension,...
Annie’s Law is now in effect
Annie's Law, which was passed into law in January, went into effect in April. It's goal is to keep drunk drivers off the streets of Ohio. This law will impact how people convicted of drinking and driving are punished. What Does Annie's Law Do?A piece from WXVU...
Jon Saia instructs OVI standardized field sobriety test course
Jon Saia, along with Robert La Pier and Ken Bossin, recently led a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test course in Cleveland, Ohio. Saia instructed students on the proper way to perform roadside field sobriety testing, an essential skill for attorneys...
You can get an OVI even if you were legally prescribed medication
The state of Ohio takes a dim view of those who operate motor vehicles while drunk or under the influence of any drug. Operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) charges can have serious, long-lasting repercussions for drivers in Ohio. You could face fines, jail...
Common defenses to drunk driving in Ohio
Drunk driving is serious and something that law enforcement agencies are doing their best to curb. Being pulled over for a DUI stop can be scary and stressful, especially for those who have never been pulled over by a police officer. Being arrested and charged with...
Driving while drugged in Ohio
When people think of driving while under the influence, the first thing to come to mind is usually alcohol. While alcohol is still the most common intoxicant in intoxicated driving cases, these is a rising trend that is causing lots of people large amounts of concern:...
Don’t let your St. Patrick’s Day celebrating lead to a OVI
For many people, St. Patrick's Day is a time for celebration - whether they have Irish ancestry or not. This celebrating often includes drinking alcohol, as it is the fourth most popular drinking holiday in the U.S., behind New Year's Eve, Christmas and Independence...
Heightened DUI/OVI Patrols This Fourth Of July Weekend
July 4th weekend is right around the corner and while the rest of us are planning to partake in some summer fun over the long weekend, law enforcement agencies are heightening their vigilance on roadways throughout Ohio. As with other holiday weekends, this one will...