Drunk Driving

There are many reasons why police officers may stop someone on suspicion of drunk driving. Someone swerving across the center line or onto the shoulder repeatedly might seem to be under the influence. Officers may also pull people over based on concerned phone calls...

Field sobriety tests are standard tools used by police to assess if someone is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. But these tests are not perfect, and neither are the humans administering them. Let's dive into why these tests have vulnerabilities and how...

Sadly, there are thousands of fatal road traffic collisions in Ohio every year. Approximately half of these fatal accidents stem from intoxication. Thus, tackling impaired drivers in Ohio is a top priority for law enforcement. The police have numerous powers at their...

Most people understand the rules related to drunk driving in Ohio. People realize they need to wait to sober up before they drive home or wait until the next day to drive after overindulging. Fewer people understand what constitutes drugged driving, a statutory...

Operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offenses are relatively common in Ohio. Some people get arrested at the scene of a car crash, while others end up prosecuted because of something that happens during a traffic stop. Some people make the mistake of being...

Being convicted of an OVI is a serious consequence for driving under the influence. In Ohio, the state has strong penalties that are intended to discourage people from drunk driving. One of the ways that the state discourages repeat offenders from driving under the...

When you’re pulled over at the side of the road and an officer clearly suspects that you’re intoxicated, the situation can feel pretty grim – so you may jump at any chance to prove that you’re sober. That includes agreeing to participate in standardized field sobriety...

It is only natural for those who are under arrest for an operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offense in Ohio to worry about what will happen as a result of their circumstances. People often spend the entire time waiting for their arraignment stressing themselves...

In order to promote and maintain public safety, the police may perform a traffic stop if they have reasonable suspicion that the driver is violating traffic laws. Police can’t lawfully pull a driver over without first having reasonable suspicion. However, the police...

Many people think having one or two drinks isn’t going to stop them from driving. That is until a police car pulls them over for a traffic stop. While it could have been because the car had a missing tail light or their plates expired, they were likely pulled over...