Can I Refuse A Breathalyzer Test?

Is Chemical Testing Required in Ohio If Your Stopped for Driving Under the Influence.  Ohio’s implied consent law requires all drivers who are arrested for drunk driving to submit to chemical testing to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or the level of drug concentration in their system by taking a urine or blood sample….

Do I Need an Attorney?

The decision to not represent yourself stems from an emotional reaction to feeling uncomfortable in your own skin. In many situations when a legal issue involves a risk of you losing your freedom, violation of your rights or jeopardizing your future, you should never risk going it alone without the advice of an experienced attorney…

Ohio DUI / OVI Law Enforcement Ramping Up for the 2021 Holiday Season.

During the holidays folks take to road to travel to spend time with extended families and friends. AAA, states traveling during the holidays has continued to increase each year except last year due to the 2020 covid outbreak, however 2021 looks to be the holiday travel recovery year. Nearly five million people are expected to…

Can an Ohio DUI/ OVI Conviction be expunged from my record?

Can an Ohio DUI/ OVI Conviction be expunged from my record? In October 2018, Ohio passed new expungement laws allowing for the sealing of multiple criminal records for eligible offenders. Currently you cannot expunge an Ohio OVI/ DUI conviction under Ohio law. The law that passed in October 2018, excludes minor misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations,…

Ohio Commercial Driver’s License CDL Holder DUI / OVI Charge.

If you, a friend or acquaintance has been charged with and arrested for a OVI with a commercial driver’s license, we highly recommend that you to consult with a skilled Ohio CDL OVI / DUI defense attorney. An experienced Cleveland OVI defense lawyer knows what it takes to fight DUI / OVI charges related to…

As Ohio begins adopting medical marijuana use, here is an appealing point of view on the connection between binge drinking rates and legalized marijuana.

Binge drinking throughout the U. S. has reached an all-time record. Nevertheless, a new study from the investment firm Cowen & Company suggests that this kind of alcoholic behavior is actually declining in states that have made cannabis legal in the same manner as alcohol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered that…

DO I Need A DUI Defense Attorney?

The minute you saw those lights flashing, you possibly began kicking on your own for that beverage. Yet also after you have actually apologized, DUI cost is a glaring hassle on your long-lasting record.The fine, which differs somewhat in between legal systems, can easily amount to $1,600 after featuring compulsory costs and analyses. A DUI…

Ohio Forced Blood Draws are Constitutional.

In Ohio, as opposed to most States, you do not have the choice of which one of these three tests (blood, breath or urine) you will take. The officer gets to pick the test(s) he offers you. The only choice you get to make is to agree to submit to the test or refuse the…

Drunk Driving Statistics

In America on average, nearly 12,000 people die every year in DUI-related accidents. 900,000 are arrested each year for DUI/DWI and a full 1/3 of those are repeat offenders. According to DrunkAndDriving.Org In Ohio alone 27 people out of 10,000 will be arrested for drunk Driving.90% of All Drunk Driving Happens After Drinking With Family,…