DUI

Gavel on top of folder October 9th, 2021

Are Ohio OVI/DUI Penalties Too Harsh?

Categories: DUI

Drunk driving, known as operating a vehicle while impaired in Ohio, is a severe criminal offense, and it’s only getting more harshly punished. In fact, across the country, states have started cracking down on drunk drivers. With that said, the consequences of an OVI in…

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Drug test with paper September 29th, 2021

Marijuana OVI Testing in Ohio

Categories: DUI, Marijuana

Ohio may finally have legalized the consumption of marijuana and cannabis products for medical reasons. But that does not mean that the state allows recreational marijuana use or possession. And whether you have a prescription for medical marijuana or not, it is against the law…

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Driver holding beer with police lights in background image March 23rd, 2021

Signs of Drunk Driving: What Do Police Look For?

Categories: DUI

Safe driving requires various mental and physical skills, which don’t coincide with alcohol or drug use. When it comes to identifying impaired drivers, the police look for signs that you’re not fully in control of the vehicle and situation. Since an officer wouldn’t know if…

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Wine glass and car keys February 21st, 2021

4 Ways OVIs Get Dismissed in Cincinnati

Categories: DUI

Cincinnati sees a lot of OVI charged, but getting a conviction is another story. An operating a vehicle while intoxicated charge may get dismissed for any number of reasons. We discuss some of them below, but your attorney can help determine if you stand a…

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Drunk driving items February 11th, 2021

OVI Arraignment in Cincinnati: What to Expect

Categories: DUI

There are various moving parts to prosecuting an OVI in Hamilton County, Ohio. If you don’t know what’s going on or what to expect, you may be pretty anxious. The first significant step in an OVI case is the arraignment. This is a preliminary step…

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The Ultimate Guide to Ohio's Driver License Point System February 3rd, 2021

How To Reinstate Your License After a Cincinnati DUI

Categories: DUI

If you are convicted of OVI – a DUI in other states – in Ohio, there was likely an administrative suspension of your license. But once you complete the terms, you’ll be eligible to get back on the road. However, this is not automatic. You’ll…

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