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...
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Drunk Driving
What’s the purpose of a chemical breath test?
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...
Ohio sees a significant spike in OVIs during the holidays
Everybody enjoys relaxing with a few drinks with friends and family over the holidays. While there’s nothing wrong with consuming alcohol at home, problems arise when people who have been drinking decide to get behind the wheel. Tragically, Ohio sees a dramatic...
Are breathalyzer tests reliable?
You are out driving, and suddenly you see red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. A cop has pulled you over after suspecting you were operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). Besides a field sobriety test, the officer may have you blow into a breath test....
Is criminalizing alcohol test refusal unconstitutional?
A case currently up on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court may change how we think about the answer to this question. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments that posed the question of whether states could criminalize the refusal to submit to alcohol...
Why an attorney’s guidance may be helpful for first-time OVI offenders
If you have been charged with drunk driving and it’s your first offense, you may be wondering if hiring an attorney is worth the money. Many people in this situation wonder the same thing. They question whether the penalties for a first conviction (or plea) are really...