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...
OVI/DUI
The rules for OVI checkpoints in Cincinnati
As the weather warms up, most of us in Cincinnati will begin going out and socializing more. The Reds' season has begun, and soon it will be Memorial Day, with the Fourth of July not far behind. Cookouts, ballgames and parties tend to have one thing in common:...
Don’t get a March Madness OVI
March Madness is fast approaching. It is one of the most beloved sporting events of the year when the best college basketball teams in the nation play a massive tournament. The first weekend has the most games, as the whole thing is single-elimination, and it starts...
What high breath test results mean for Ohio OVI charges
The Ohio police can take action against you for operating a vehicle while under the influence (OVI) for three reasons. The first is that they notice obvious impairment as you drive and conduct a traffic stop. The second is that you cause a crash, requiring that they...
Arrested for OVI while visiting Ohio — should you fight it?
Visitors to Cincinnati for business or vacation may enjoy eating Cincinnati chili, taking in a Reds, Bengals, Bearcats or Musketeers game, or checking out the riverfront. But if you are arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving while visiting from out of state, it...
If you’re convicted for OVI, prepare for your insurance rates to rise
A conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) or other drunk driving offense not only can leave you without a driver’s license, behind bars and owing some hefty fines. It can make it difficult – and very expensive – to obtain auto insurance for years to...
What happens to your Ohio driver’s license after an OVI arrest?
Operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) is a relatively common criminal offense in Ohio. Anyone who drives in an unsafe manner or who has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit for their age or license group could wind up arrested and charged...
Understanding BAC and OVI in Ohio
Whenever, you see the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror, your heart might skip a beat. You especially may feel nervous if you were out celebrating landing a new job or a promotion. Did you have too much to drink? Will you face a DUI arrest? Blood...
Using your right to remain silent during an OVI/DUI traffic stop
Most everyone knows about their right to remain silent thanks to the prevalence of law enforcement encounters in popular media. Almost everyone has seen a movie or a television show where a character gets arrested and read their Miranda Rights. However, many people...