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, […]
Big Changes Coming to Ohio’s DUI / OVI Law
April 6, 2017 marks a big change in OVI law in Ohio and how your case will be handled by the court. There are several changes that I will outlined below. This change in the law was brought about by House Bill 388 and 436. It was commonly referred to as the Ignition Interlock Bill […]
Don’t Hire a Ohio Dump Truck DUI Attorney
Anyone who is arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) will have to face criminal charges and you would need a lawyer to defend your case. There are many highly qualified lawyers who can assist you, but it is always crucial to double check before hiring a lawyer. Some have expertise in civil while some […]
Client’s first concern after a Ohio DUI arrest is when can I drive?
First, you do not get your license back until your case and suspension are over in Ohio. Do not go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and get a state ID. If you do this you may lose all of your driving privileges in the State of Ohio and have to re-test to get them […]
DON’T PROVE THE DUI/ OVI CASE AGAINST YOURSELF
The government must prove to the jurors beyond a reasonable doubt the person operated a vehicle under the influence. An arresting officer may charge a defendant with O.V.I. based on observations and evidence like field sobriety tests and chemical tests. A police officer must have probable cause to pull anyone over. Probable Cause is usually […]
Should I submit to any of the DUI / OVI tests?
Should I submit to the field sobriety tests? The answer is NO. There is no legal requirement in the State of Ohio for you to take field sobriety tests. There are no consequences if you refuse to take them, so do not take them. Be polite and cooperate and refuse to take any field sobriety […]
The Role Of An Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney
In the state of Ohio, a criminal defense attorney plays several roles for their clients and can do a lot to help them avoid legal troubles. The attorney will let their client know what their rights are and explain to them how the legal process will play out in detail. They should also answer their […]