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...
Drunk Driving
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...
Penalties for OVI in Ohio
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal offense in Ohio. Penalties vary depending on the offender's OVI history, the circumstances of the arrest and other factors. If you face an OVI court date in Ohio, learn more about the...
Drunk driving penalty leads to distracted driving
Over the last several decades, more and more states around the country have been requiring people convicted of drunk driving offenses to install and use ignition interlock devices as a requirement to reinstate their driving privileges. The length of time for which a...
How do I get my driving privileges back after an OVI?
Whether it is your first or fifth time law enforcement arrests you for driving under the influence of alcohol in Ohio, you will lose your license. That is a penalty in all cases, although the amount of time for your suspension varies. Once you lose your license, the...
Woman charged with drunk driving with child in car
Drunk driving is a common cause of accidents with injuries and death in Ohio. To prevent that and to dissuade drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence, law enforcement is out in force to catch drivers who might be driving drunk. In some cases,...
Man charged with drunk driving and other offenses after crash
When a person is charged with drunk driving in Cuyahoga County and the surrounding areas of Ohio, there are frequently other criminal charges associated with it. The penalties can accrue, which can cause significant problems in a person's life if they are not...
What does implied consent mean in relation to drunk driving?
Ohio motorists may have heard about the drunk driving laws and how the rule of implied consent applies to all licensed drivers. But what exactly does this mean? What have Ohio drivers impliedly consented to? What are the consequences of refusing to take breath test if...
A primer on drunk driving laws and penalties in Ohio
It is a misdemeanor in Ohio to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Police in the Buckeye State spend a lot of time and resources seeking intoxicated drivers, so it is not hard to get caught in their dragnet. Even though drunk driving defendants are often demonized in...
Those facing OVI charges in Ohio do not have to do so alone
Drunk driving cases are common in the North Royalton area municipal and mayor courts. This does not mean, however, that drunk driving is not a big deal. The reality is that there can be very serious consequences to an OVI conviction. Drivers convicted of OVI face...