Some states call drunk driving DUI or DWI, but Ohio calls it OVI, or operating a vehicle impaired. When you get pulled over in West Chester Township Ohio for a suspected OVI, the officer may conduct chemical tests to check your blood alcohol content. Officers commonly...
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Truck accidents and their aftermath
Large trucks are an integral part of the supply chain in the United States, getting the things people need from one area to another. However, when a passenger car is involved in an accident with a semi-truck in Ohio, the aftermath can be devastating. Common causes of...
Better estate planning through a qualified executor
The executor of a will maintains many responsibilities in Ohio. While every executor serves in some common ways, each situation presents various problems that the executor must resolve. A person who accepts the role of executor must make decisions regarding the will...
Key steps to take before getting divorced
A divorce can have a significant impact on your mental, physical and emotional health. However, planning for a divorce before filing paperwork with an Ohio court may make it easier to minimize that impact. As a general rule, you'll want to consider issues such as...
Can drivers face OVI charges for sleeping it off?
Many states call drunk driving DUI, but others call it OVI, or operating a vehicle under the influence. Regardless of the terms that states use, the purpose of the laws is to combat drunk driving. In West Chester Township, Ohio, a driver can face charges for OVI even...
How does a DUI conviction affect job status or applications?
There are many Ohio employers that will not hire anyone with a criminal record of any type, especially those who have been convicted of drinking while driving. Even those who are convicted of reckless driving based on a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.05 or...
Be aware an OVI conviction cannot be expunged under Ohio law
Being charged with impaired driving in Ohio is a very serious legal matter that can result in significant penalties when the case goes to court. Even a first offense conviction can result in jail time and a fine of up to $250. In addition, there are associated fees...
The benefits of making an estate plan
While it may be a difficult thing to do, it is important to put together an estate plan so that your family and your business will be protected when you're gone. An estate plan will allow you to choose who will inherit your assets, who will take care of your children...
Getting familiar with DUI checkpoints
Ohio police officers will set up DUI checkpoints along the roadway to help identify any drunk drivers who may be traveling on by. Also called sobriety checkpoints, these brief detention centers give police the opportunity to not only test drivers for being drunk but...
What to expect at a DUI checkpoint
Ohio authorities often conduct roadblocks at strategic locations in areas where there could be a high number of impaired drivers. While the element of surprise is important for the officers, the contemporary policy for police departments is to schedule the checkpoints...