Drivers get arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OVI) offenses every day across Ohio. Some people get arrested due to targeted traffic enforcement efforts. Their erratic behavior in traffic makes police officers suspect them of...
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You don’t have to answer questions during a traffic stop
If you get pulled over by the police while driving your car, the officer will likely come to your window to have a conversation with you. The first thing they’ll do is ask you for identifying information, such as your driver’s license. They may also ask for paperwork...
How do sobriety tests determine a driver’s condition?
The police use several methods of collecting evidence when it’s suspected that a driver is drunk or violating traffic laws. A driver may be questioned about their condition, for example. Or, the police may notice an open bottle of alcohol or bills in a driver’s...
Should you consider a plea of no contest in your Ohio case?
When facing traffic or criminal charges, you can plead guilty, not guilty or no contest. You may feel a guilty plea is out of the question, which leaves you with the other two options. You probably know that pleading not guilty means you are declaring yourself...
What are “party plates” in Ohio?
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) is treated as a serious offense in Ohio – and all it takes is one bad traffic stop to end up facing charges. It probably comes as no surprise to you that the consequences of an OVI conviction can be...
What happens to someone’s license after an OVI charge?
Someone accused of operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) offense in Ohio may face an assortment of different penalties. Both aggravating factors, such as causing a crash, and the number of prior offenses on someone's record influence the sentence a judge will...
Can you drink and drive in an emergency?
You know that it is illegal to drive after you’ve been drinking alcohol. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit, you could face charges. It is even possible to be arrested for drunk driving if you’re under the legal limit, if the officer...
Drunk driving charges in Ohio: Does your BAC level matter?
Your blood alcohol content (BAC) level measures the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream, or "how drunk" you are while operating a motor vehicle. It is calculated using a breathalyzer, blood or urine tests, and it defines the offense of driving under the...
How fast can you sober up?
Whether it’s a few cups of black coffee or a cold shower and a bottle of water, there are all kinds of “tried and true” methods for sobering up fast after a night of over-indulgence. The only problem is that none of those things actually work. A cold shower may make...
Debunking myths about sobering up “fast”
When teens take driver’s education courses, they are taught about the “legal limit” as it relates to alcohol consumption and an individual’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Many states impose a zero-tolerance policy for drivers who are under the age of 21, meaning...