Discussions about operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) offenses often focus almost exclusively on alcohol intoxication. Many people get arrested for drunk driving because they behave in an erratic manner while in control of a vehicle or fail a breath test...
OVI Charges
3 of the most common questions about Ohio OVI charges
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drug (OVI) charges can be a real nightmare for an Ohio driver to navigate. People get pulled over or arrested after a crash. They may then worry about what a possible OVI conviction might mean for their future....
Getting a OVI charge dismissed
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...
How can you have your license reinstated after a OVI?
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 OVI 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 OVI defendants should have "adequate" legal...
Can you drive for Uber with a OVI 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...