What Happens When You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Ohio?

Getting pulled over is a stressful event on it’s own, but add alcohol or drugs to the mix and that stress is suddenly multiplied. There are many times when individuals have been pulled over and given a breathalyzer test which contributed to the arrest. But was the test accurate? Did the police follow the law? Are there any inaccuracies in the timeline of events? These are just a few of the questions that I seek answers for when a client comes to me after failing a breathalyzer test. Understanding your […]

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Ohio OVI First Offense Penalties

A first-offense DUI (OVI) in Ohio is a first degree misdemeanor and is not considered a felony until your fourth charge. Avoiding a felony is important, but misdemeanors can have a serious affect on your life, including your job, family, finances, and reputation. Regardless of whether it’s your first offense or third, DUI’s carry mandatory jail time, fines, license suspensions, and create turmoil with your job, insurance, and of course, your criminal record. What Is Ohio’s Law on OVI/DUI Misdemeanors Under the Ohio law, you are considered guilty if you […]

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Drunk Driving Statistics in the US

Drunk Driving Statistics Involving Deaths Did you know that every day in the United States, 28 people die in a motor vehicle accident that involved a driver who was under the influence of alcohol? According to the CDC, in 2015, 10,265 people died in alcohol-impaired crashes, which accounts for nearly a third of all traffic-related deaths in the US. In the same year, nearly 1.1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. DUI Arrests Just under one million people are arrested every year for […]

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An Akron DUI Attorney Who Gets It

Having the need for an Akron DUI attorney is something that none of us ever hope for. While many people like “the thought” of having an attorney, I doubt that they really want to call them, and most are probably just blowing smoke. The average person may not even know where to begin when looking for a lawyer. Sure, they can go to the search engines, but if they are just calling the first person on the list, chances are they really don’t know what to look for when a […]

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Ohio DUI Checkpoints – Your Rights

DUI checkpoints are a legal means for police departments to enforce their zero tolerance for driving while under the influence. The US Supreme Courts 1990 ruling made these checkpoints legal assuming that they would operate under specific guidelines. —>Click Here to View Current DUI Checkpoints in Ohio<— How Would a Non-Resident Know About a Checkpoint? Where Are the Checkpoints? The checkpoint must be located in an area where there is a lengthy history of alcohol-related incidents according to The Ohio State Highway Patrol. There is no formal “list’ of the […]

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Domestic Violence Never Takes a Holiday

The holidays are here, and along with them are a mountain of factors that can make stress levels sky-rocket, and create a breeding ground for domestic violence. Many people take vacation during the holiday season, which would seem to lower stress levels, but with financial obligations, shopping, relationship troubles, and family issues, the holidays can be extremely overwhelming. Did you know that 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by […]

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Hustle, Bustle, and a DUI

Holidays Not So Happy With a DUI Out and about getting all of your holiday shopping done, lists checked, stocking stuffers ready, and you decide to stop and have a few drinks. Next thing you know, you are pulled over and given a sobriety test. Your holiday gift from the law. Handcuffed and taken downtown. The scenario above is a very popular one during the holiday season. The stress of the holidays makes us want to unwind. Unfortunately, this seemingly innocent act is cause for a DUI charge. The Holiday […]

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