Category: DUI/OVI in Ohio
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Whoever may be reading this, we hope you had a great 2024 and are looking to the future as we start 2025. Some years have seen many changes to Ohio criminal law, whereas others barely see any change. 2024 was a relatively static year, at least for the types of cases we handle. However, the…
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Over the past year, we have written about criminal laws in Ohio as they stand in 2024. We plan to continue to do so in 2025. Sometimes it is difficult to discuss these laws in a straightforward way. Legal documents such as the section of The Ohio Revised Code. We do have some articles that…
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As defense attorneys who have practiced for 30 years in the Cincinnati area, we see certain trends in criminal activity. Certain factors lead to people that wouldn’t usually break the law ending up in legal trouble. Unfortunately, one of the things that creates more illegal situation is the Holiday Season. While we would be happy…
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It’s been two years since we wrote an article specifically about drinking and driving under age. Just a few days before this article, we wrote about Juvenile traffic violations in Ohio. We talked about how some of the penalties are different from adult traffic violations and also touched on OVI. Now, just like adult OVI,…
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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 after an OVI.…
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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,…
