Ohio has been using DUI/OVI checkpoints for more than 30 years to deter drunk driving. Although they may seem like a violation of your rights, courts have ruled that checkpoints are legal, provided they fall within certain guidelines. Exercising your rights to remain silent and refuse a field sobriety test may not be enough to … Continue reading “Ohio OVI Checkpoints: Know Your Rights”
Health experts are blaming drugged driving for a statewide spike in Ohio OVI arrests. But as police step up efforts to crack down on drug-impaired drivers, they may overstep their legal bounds and violate people’s rights. Driving under the influence of drugs is a serious charge that can cause long-term damage to your employment, freedom, … Continue reading “Ohio Drugged Driving Arrests and Crashes On The Rise”
Utah recently passed legislation reducing the permissible blood alcohol content to operate a vehicle from .08% to .05%. Utah is the first state in the country that has taken this step. The federal government has already taken the stance that all states should reduce their legal limit of blood alcohol content to drive a vehicle. With Utah’s lead, there is … Continue reading “One Beer Could Get You Arrested”
For most first time OVI offenders it used to be pretty basic. Do the three day “DUI school” and you are good to go. Get slapped with a six month license suspension with work privileges, and you’re back on the road. Well, starting April 6, 2017, it’s not going to be that simple anymore. The … Continue reading “New drunk driving (OVI) law goes into effect April 6, 2017”
While you’re out drinking green beer (Is that stuff even safe? http://globalnews.ca/news/2585228/is-green-beer-safe-tips-for-staying-healthy-on-st-patricks-day/) and Irish car bombs (If you don’t know, now you know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Car_Bomb) this St. Patrick’s day weekend, realize that law enforcement will be saturating the streets. Our local television station ran a story about law enforcement cracking down on impaired driving for the St. Patty’s … Continue reading “Be safe: Green beer and OVI’s this weekend”
