Category: Ohio Traffic Law

  • One of the pages on our website gives an overview on what to expect with a juvenile traffic charge in Ohio. While that information is useful as one of our pages, we thought it could also be helpful on our blog. So, without reiterating the whole article word for word, we will share some of…

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  • Juvenile Traffic Violations in Ohio

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    In practicing for over 3 decades, our attorneys have seen many juvenile cases as well as adult cases. Traffic cases are very common for juveniles just like they are for adults. However, the outcome of juvenile traffic cases is often different from that of adult traffic cases. There are several factors to any case involving…

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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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  • In recent articles, we have explored the differences between adult court and juvenile court in Ohio. We focussed mostly on adult criminal convictions and how they differ from juvenile delinquent adjudications. But how do things change when we start talking about traffic court? Here are some specifics of juvenile traffic court. Pleas in Juvenile Traffic…

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  • You may or may not have heard of changes in Ohio distracted driving laws. Ohio passed a law allowing law enforcement to stop drivers for the use of a cell phone while driving.  You may have also noticed that you have not heard of anyone getting a citation in this way.  That is because, after…

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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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  • Common Questions About DUI/OVI in Ohio

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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,…

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  • What is Reckless Driving in Ohio?

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    Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI) laws are easy enough for the average driver to understand. Getting behind the wheel with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or higher will result in an arrest. Police can use blood test data to show that the suspect categorically broke the law. Reckless driving, on the other hand, is much…

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