Category: DUI/OVI in Ohio
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At Dearie, Fischer & Martinson, we represent many clients in traffic court. Both adults and juveniles often need traffic representation, and we have decades of experience with both. On our website, we have articles such as “What to Expect with a Juvenile Traffic Charge.” We do have a category of blog posts dedicated to Ohio…
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We have written a number of articles on OVI in Ohio. Occasionally, we have mentioned the breath test. Most Ohio drivers have probably heard of the breath test. But they may still have questions about it. For example, what happens if you fail the breath test and what happens if you refuse the breath test?…
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As you are probably aware, you have to be 16 to obtain a driver’s license, 18 to legally be an adult, and 21 to reach legal drinking age. Because these legal ages are all different, an OVI conviction can have different results depending on how old you are. Most drivers are over the age of…
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Is DUI/OVI in Ohio a Felony? Whether or not a DUI/OVI is a felony depends on several factors. As described in Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.19 Division G, the degree of the offense depends mainly on your previous OVI record. An OVI becomes a felony if you have: We go into more detail about the…
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If a court convicts you of an OVI in Ohio, your punishment can include a driver’s license suspension. The suspension length depends on the offense’s severity and your previous history. Losing your license can make it difficult to get around and live your life. Fortunately, you can apply for a limited license. License suspensions In…
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OVI continues to be a topic that citizens and Courts in Ohio take very seriously. As we discussed in our article “First OVI Offense vs. Multiple OVI Offenses,” the penalties for OVI differ based on the situation. Here, we will specifically talk about how you end up with felony OVI in Ohio. Keep in mind,…
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Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (OVI) is an offense that Courts throughout Ohio and all across the country take very seriously. Not only are there penalties for a first time OVI offense, but the consequences often get worse when the same offender continues to be convicted of OVI, especially if…
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If law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (OVI), you will likely feel confused and anxious, wondering what will happen next. Your immediate concerns will revolve around the arrest. However, the consequences of an OVI conviction will follow you and cause future issues you may not…
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Your blood alcohol concentration refers to the percent of alcohol in your bloodstream. Many factors can affect how quickly this percentage rises after you consume alcohol. In Ohio and all other states except Utah, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC level at or above 0.08%, states the Governors Highway Safety Association. If…
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Officers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol take drunk driving enforcement seriously. So far this year, OSHP officers have arrested nearly 12,000 drivers on suspicion of operating vehicles while impaired. An OVI arrest and conviction may expose you to a variety of legal consequences. Can an OVI affect your student financial aid, though? Government-backed financial aid The federal…
