An OVI means “Operating a Vehicle Impaired,” and it’s the term used by Ohio instead of “Driving Under the Influence (DUI)” or “Driving While Intoxicated” (DWI). In essence, an OVI can involve operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination...
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Since the debut of the TV show COPS way back in 1989, there has been a public fascination with the ‘dash-cam view.’ We love the first-person perspective of a police car chase. These days, there are even Tik Tok and Instagram accounts that get millions of views for...
The short and most honest answer is: it depends. Sometimes, people assume if they just call a lawyer, they can automatically avoid an OVI charge by simply having their lawyer plead them out to a reduced offense, as though it is a given. Unfortunately, it is almost...
Unfortunately, the answer is "yes". A criminal conviction, even your first and only criminal conviction, can have significant consequences including removal proceedings and potentially deportation. Understanding the type of convictions posing the greatest risk to your...