What are your Labor Day plans? Whether you’re planning to head out to the ballpark and watch the Cincinnati Reds, manning the grill for a cookout or just chilling out with some friends, if your holiday plans involve alcohol, Ohio law enforcement will be out in force...
OVI
2 simple mistakes that could increase the risk of an OVI
Motorists in Ohio understand that it is illegal to drive after drinking. Anybody pulled over because of impaired performance at the wheel could end up charged with an operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offense. A conviction for an OVI could lead to jail time and...
4 myths about traffic stops and drunk driving
While it’s against the law to drink and drive, many drivers still do so. Why does drunk driving still happen? It’s likely that many people drink and drive because of common misconceptions. To avoid an OVI charge, you may need to debunk some common myths: Myth 1: You...
Tailgate parties can lead to unexpected consequences
Sports are a big part of Ohio life all year long. We also have some of the best entertainment venues in the country. While the weather isn’t always conducive to tailgate parties before a game or other event, it’s not hard to find one when it is. Even if tailgating...
Going to the Reds game? Beware of OVI charges
As the weather gets warmer in southern Ohio, more and more fans will be coming out in droves to pack the Cincinnati Reds stadium for their home games. After all, baseball remains America’s pastime, as Major League Baseball (MLB) fans everywhere can attest. Baseball...
4 mistakes to avoid during a traffic stop
The police may have reasonable suspicion to perform a traffic stop on a suspected drunk driver. If this happens to you, there are a few things that could lead to an OVI charge or criminal charge. Here’s what you should know: 1. Doing a field sobriety test To evaluate...
The potential consequences of underage OVI on a college student
It's late August, and the fall semester has begun at the University of Cincinnati and most colleges and universities in Ohio. As your teenage daughter or son goes back to school, their whole future is ahead of them. But a mistake like getting arrested for underage...
What are the consequences of an underage OVI conviction?
Being a teenager is difficult. You are on the brink of having complete independence, but with most of the same restrictions as when you were a child. Whether your first drink is out of peer pressure or curiosity, combining drinking and driving can have serious...
How can errors help you defend against an OVI charge
A conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) will have serious consequences, especially if you already have one of them to your name. Hence you need to consider all possible defense options. Saying that you were not drunk is one option. Yet what if you...
2 mistakes to avoid when facing OVI charges
Facing drunk driving charges is a serious matter. If you are convicted, you may face both direct and indirect consequences, and both can greatly impact your life. If you are accused of drunk driving in Ohio, it is in your best interest that you come up with the...