Category: DUI/OVI in Ohio
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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…
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Operating a vehicle impaired, or OVI, results in mandatory jail time in Ohio for the first and subsequent convictions. Offenders are also subject to license suspension and costly fines. Before facing a court date for OVI in Ohio, learn more about the potential penalties that you may receive. Low test OVI Drivers who have measured blood…
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When you hear the blare of sirens and look up to see flashing police lights in your rearview mirror, it can be a nerve-wracking moment. Winding up in handcuffs, placed under arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle impaired (OVI), can add to the confusion. There might be so many thoughts running through your mind…
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The legality of marijuana is expanding in Ohio. Medical marijuana has come to Ohio, with dispensaries across the state now providing cannabis products for use by those on the medical marijuana registry. The new law has caused some confusion about the legality of marijuana use, especially when it comes to driving. Breaking: Cincinnati City Council votes…
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Ohio gun owners in Warren, Butler, Montgomery, and Greene counties should be aware of OVI laws and the circumstances where an OVI conviction can affect your access to firearms in southwest Ohio. If you run into trouble, call us and we can help make sure your gun rights are protected. While it is true that…
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You’ve been charged with DUI in Ohio. You can be scared, not knowing what the legal process holds in store. Jim Dearie, with Dearie, Fischer & Mathews, explains what to expect during the court proceedings. With 25 years experience as a defense lawyer, Jim can guide you through the process, every step of the…
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Today I want to address those of you who have been charged with DUI in Ohio. DUI is now known as OVI – “Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.” When this short video is over, you will have a good idea about why you have been charged with OVI, or the legal reasoning…
