If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious consequences that affect your reputation, finances and career. For example, if convicted of OVI, you may need to pay a fine, spend time and jail and go without your driver’s license for an extended...
Drunk Driving
What are the collateral costs of a DUI conviction?
Like many Ohio drivers, you may be generally aware of the legal penalties stemming from a drunk driving or OVI arrest. A judge can impose steep fines, probation or even jail time, but there are farther-reaching consequences that can make severe impressions on your...
Can you drive after an OVI?
Are you among the thousands of Ohio residents that require their own transportation? You may use your vehicle for the daily commute, running errands and getting the kids to school. If visiting clients or retail locations is part of your job, losing your license can...
Vaping alcohol may lead to OVI and other charges
Modern technology often makes performing everyday tasks quicker and easier. If you enjoy the intoxicated feeling, you may want to speed up your intoxication by vaping alcohol. To do so, you may either buy a black market device or build your own alcohol bong. In Ohio,...
Ohio man faces 12th drunk driving charge
A 52-year-old man has been arrested for driving under the influence -- his 12th arrest since 1991. The Ohio resident was recently charged with felony drunk driving, driving with a suspended license and with a misdemeanor DUI refusal, according to police. He posted a...
Police officer charged with drunk driving for second time
A police officer was recently arrested for a second time for driving under the influence. The officer was suspended from his duties after being arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol recently for alleged drunk driving. He also apparently refused to submit to a...
Beware of myths about sobering up before getting behind the wheel
Reaching the legal drinking age can be an exciting time for many young people in Ohio. You may have patiently waited until you turned 21 so you could go out with your friends, take out your ID and order an alcoholic beverage. You may have some older friends who have...
How can an OVI conviction impact your employment?
An OVI conviction can result in numerous penalties, including a jail or prison sentence, payment of high fines and court costs, possible suspension of your driver’s license, and an almost guaranteed rise in your auto insurance rates. What you may not have considered,...
Is an ignition interlock system required after an OVI conviction?
If you receive an OVI conviction in Ohio, you stand a good chance of having your driver’s license suspended. Guardian Interlock explains that Ohio law requires the court to suspend your license if your conviction resulted from a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or...
How do ride-hailing services affect OVI arrests?
Ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft have been available in Ohio for the better part of a decade. You may be one of many people who use them on a regular basis. Proponents frequently tout them as a way to remove drunk drivers from the road, but have you ever...
