One teen dies every hour on the weekends from drunk driving accidents in Ohio. Additionally, one teenager dies every two hours during the week from drunk driving accidents. Teenage drivers seem to be particularly at risk of drinking and driving due to their lack of...
Getting arrested for DUI in the state of Ohio doesn't have to ruin your life. If you feel that you have a valid case to make, you can do so. The police officers who conducted your field sobriety test are only human. They can and do make mistakes. If you can prove an...
Sobriety checkpoints, also known as DUI or OVI checkpoints, have been legal in the U.S. since 1990. That year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the government's interest in preventing impaired driving car accidents outweighed the Fourth Amendment's prohibition...
Both cultural trends and the law have changed in many places regarding cannabis. What never changes is the way marijuana impairs drivers. Scores of teenagers, even those with relatively little driving experience, realize drunk driving is incredibly dangerous....
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Meadows Law Firm! Listen, whether you're going to be out celebrating your Irish heritage or just using it as an excuse to get out and socialize and have drinks, remember you can't rely on the luck of the Irish unless you're a freaking...
Among the souvenirs you received from a recent out-of-state trip was an OVI arrest and conviction. You returned home embarrassed and ashamed and hoping that few people would find out about it. That is likely not going to happen in Ohio, which is one of more than 45...
Data released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show that road deaths in the Buckeye State reached levels in 2021 that have not been seen in almost two decades. The figures reveal that traffic accidents in Ohio claimed 1,360 lives in 2021, which is the highest annual...
If you get arrested and charged with drunk driving, you may feel confused and scared. While some people think they have no recourse but to plead guilty, you should know that there are several defenses available in this situation. Duress If you were forced to operate a...
The penalties for driving under the influence in Ohio are harsh, even for first-time offenders. Persons convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) in Ohio face three days in jail and $375 at a minimum, among other penalties. Those who plead guilty and...
For legal purposes, the Ohio state government has transitioned away from more conventional terms like driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated. The term for impaired driving in the state is operating a vehicle under the influence, or OVI. Here is what...
