Ohio has been named the most dangerous state in the country to drive in by a firm that compiles data for auto insurance companies. Instead of looking at accident statistics and injury and fatality figures, Insurify scrutinized driving records to compile its list. The...
Year: 2020
What if you end up facing drunk driving and drug charges?
When police pull you over for drunk driving, you might think your night couldn’t get worse. However, what if police see drug paraphernalia in your car? Or notice the smell of marijuana coming from your vehicle? What will happen if you end up getting arrested for drunk...
Why you need more than just a will
Assets that are held in an Ohio estate are transferred to beneficiaries per instructions left in a decedent's will. However, this document has little to no bearing on assets that are not contained in your estate or are owned jointly with another person. Furthermore, a...
Why do drunk driving accidents increase during the holidays?
Most people in Ohio view the holidays as a time to relax and visit with friends and relatives. However, the holidays are also a time when fatal car accidents skyrocket. An increased number of people are drinking and driving, which can have serious consequences if...
What causes false Breathalyzer results?
Police in Ohio commonly administer a Breathalyzer to measure the amount of alcohol in the blood if they suspect a driver is intoxicated. The results may be used in court to convict a driver for DUI. However, the Breathalyzer does not always give accurate results for...
What is aggravated OVI in Ohio?
Commonly known in the U.S. as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), here in Ohio, the crime of drinking and driving is officially called operating a vehicle under the influence, or OVI. Besides the different names, the state's criminal...