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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...