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OVI Penalties for First-Time Offenders
DUI

OVI Penalties for First-Time Offenders

The State of Ohio takes OVI offenses very seriously and strictly enforces certain penalties against offenders, even on the first...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
20 April 2015
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What Is an Ohio DUI Motion Hearing?
DUI

What Is an Ohio DUI Motion Hearing?

DUI/OVI cases follow five main court stages.  The first stage is the arraignment, which usually takes place within five days...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
15 April 2015
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Why You Should Never Flee the Scene of a Car Accident
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Why You Should Never Flee the Scene of a Car Accident

Being involved in an accident is a frightening thing. One of the first instincts, if we think we’ve done something...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
13 April 2015
5 Minutes Read
Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test in Ohio
DUI

Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test in Ohio

Law enforcement is hyper-vigilant on enforcing DUI laws.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 30 people in the...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
8 April 2015
5 Minutes Read
How to Avoid a DUI Arrest and Conviction
DUI

How to Avoid a DUI Arrest and Conviction

The first and best strategy for avoiding a DUI arrest and conviction is to not drive after drinking…at all…even if...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
2 April 2015
5 Minutes Read
About Breath, Blood, and Urine Tests in Ohio
DUI

About Breath, Blood, and Urine Tests in Ohio

When you operate a vehicle in Ohio, you do so with “implied consent,” meaning that if you are arrested for...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
31 March 2015
5 Minutes Read
Ohio OVI Laws: OVI on a Bicycle
DUI

Ohio OVI Laws: OVI on a Bicycle

Although most DUI/OVI cases involve cars, trucks, and the like, some cases involve non-motorized vehicles, like bicycles. DUI laws in...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
28 March 2015
5 Minutes Read
What Are DUI Blood Alcohol Limits in Ohio?
DUI

What Are DUI Blood Alcohol Limits in Ohio?

Legal BAC in Ohio, which stands for blood alcohol concentration in Ohio, refers to the amount of alcohol in your...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
13 March 2015
5 Minutes Read
Traffic Tickets and Violations in Ohio: An Overview
Traffic

Traffic Tickets and Violations in Ohio: An Overview

Have you recently been ticketed for a traffic violation in Columbus, Ohio? Traffic ticket fines aren’t the same throughout the...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
12 March 2015
5 Minutes Read
A Guide to Ohio’s Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties
DUI

A Guide to Ohio’s Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties

If you or a loved one has been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, you’re probably wondering what...

Colin Maher
Colin Maher
11 March 2015
5 Minutes Read

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