Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with significant consequences. If you have been charged with a DUI in Ohio, you may wonder if it is possible to get the charges dismissed. The short answer is that it is possible, but it depends on the specific...
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How can you have your license reinstated after a DUI?
Like all other states, Ohio has strict DUI laws and implements harsh penalties for drivers who violate them. One thing that automatically happens upon an arrest is a driver’s license suspension. This is how you can reinstate your license after a DUI. Consequences of a...
Why you should always have DUI representation
Many people are cited for driving under the influence in Ohio and do not think they have any defense against the charges, but the truth is there is nothing automatic about a conviction until the state proves the case. All DUI defendants should have "adequate" legal...
Can you drive for Uber with a DUI on your record?
Throughout Ohio, many people have managed to make a living driving for Uber or Lyft. These ridesharing apps allow people to get around Cleveland and other major cities in the state with ease, and the drivers can earn decent money if they drive often enough. In 2015,...
Understanding the effects of alcohol may help you avoid DUI
Perhaps you have grown accustomed to driving after enjoying a beer or two and never worry about law enforcement stopping you. However, it will only take one drunk driving conviction to dramatically change your life. Understanding more about the way alcohol...
Can you get a DUI on prescription medication?
When many people think of DUI, they think of someone operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. However, you can get a DUI as long as you operate a vehicle under any substance that can alter your behavior. That can certainly include prescription...
Boating in Ohio: Restrictions on alcohol and drug use
Operating any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Ohio. No one is allowed to operate or control a vehicle, water skis or other devices if they are on drugs or under the influence of alcohol. If a person is impaired when driving any kind of...
Beware of “sleeping it off” in your car
If you feel that you have taken in too much alcohol to drive safely, you may consider sleeping it off in your car. It seems like a win-win. After all, you get to rest, and the streets have one fewer intoxicated driver. However, if you do this, beware that there are...
How can rising blood alcohol help an OVI case?
If law enforcement officers charge you with OVI, one of your possible defenses could be rising blood alcohol. At first glance, it seems to perhaps not be an effective approach, but it has helped in many cases. The concept of rising blood alcohol is this: A BAC level...
How can having a DUI impact my future?
A DUI is a serious charge to have. Many people in Ohio feel that the most serious things they have to worry about are losing their drivers licenses and spending some time locked up. They may also believe that after they have paid their fines, restitution and completed...
