Author: Bradley Groene

How Your Driving Record Impacts Your Finances

16.10.2014 in Legal Blog, Traffic

When we get a traffic ticket for speeding or some other relatively minor infraction here in Cincinnati, it is tempting to just pay the fine and move on. The cost of a ticket is high, sure, but the hassle of going to court to fight…

OVI enforcement patrols hit I-75

25.09.2014 in DUI, Legal Blog, OVI, Traffic

Drivers on Interstate 75 this weekend should be on the lookout for Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers. The OHSP is participating in a multi-state high-visibility enforcement initiative that stretches along I-75 from Michigan to Florida. Officers in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia also will be participating…

Collateral Damage from Criminal Convictions

16.09.2014 in Legal Blog

A criminal conviction can have a serious impact on a person’s life for years. While some consequences such as jail time, probation requirements, and fines are easy to identify, many are not as clear-cut. These indirect, collateral damages not assigned by the court can often…

Restaurant Manager’s Marijuana Charges Reduced

26.05.2014 in 2014, Drugs, May

Recently, a local restaurant manager in his mid-20s was in his car when he was pulled over for a traffic violation. Subsequent to the stop, the police officer noticed a small amount of marijuana as well as a bowl. He was charged with marijuana possession…

OVI Reduced to Reckless Operation

07.05.2014 in 2014, May, OVI

A man in his 50s was charged with OVI after he chose to drink alcohol while on prescription medications. He got behind the wheel of a car, and was pulled over by a law enforcement officer. In addition to the OVI, he was cited for failure…

OVI Reduced to Reckless Driving

29.04.2014 in 2014, April, OVI

A young sales professional in his 20s ran into trouble during a night out with friends. He was stopped after leaving the bar when an officer reportedly noticed his car weaving and speeding. The salesman was pulled over and asked to perform field sobriety tests…