Facing a legal situation due to criminal charges may seem overwhelming. In order to lessen some of the stress relating to the situation, a person charged with OVI may want to gain knowledge on how such allegations are handled in a criminal courtroom. By feeling more...
When authorities suspect an individual to have exhibited suspicious behavior, an officer may approach the individual. If further suspicion arises, an officer may ask an individual some questions or request that the party participate in certain tests, especially if the...
Facing criminal charges is a serious matter that individuals should attend to with the utmost consideration. Various outcomes could result from such a situation depending on how it is handled. If an individual is charged with OVI, he or she may have different options...
Criminal charges can be leveled against any individual in a situation in which the authorities feel charges are necessary. As a result, a charged individual could be an alleged first-time offender or possibly have faced allegations in the past. Nonetheless, an accused...
Multiple convictions for alleged criminal activity can often lead to serious consequences and increased punishments depending on the situation. If an individual is suspected of multiple OVI offenses, that individual could be at risk of facing more severe charges and,...
When teenagers go to parties, they often go in order to see their friends and enjoy themselves. However, some parties may involve alcohol, and if individuals who are not of the legal drinking age consume alcoholic beverages, a serious situation could arise. If...
Ohio has made tremendous progress towards increasing public awareness about drunk driving and reducing the amount of those types of accidents on our roads. Unfortunately, there are still far too many reckless individuals who choose to drink and then get behind the...
When a car accident takes place, authorities look at the incident from multiple angles in order to get a better idea of what may have caused the accident. This tactic may lead police officers to conduct sobriety tests on any drivers involved. If an officer believes...
On Aug. 28, a Rome, Ohio, man received a seven-year prison sentence for his role in a drunk driving collision that killed a Toledo, Ohio, woman earlier this year. According to prosecutors, the defendant was intoxicated and speeding last Feb. 14 when his SUV struck the...
On May 22, the Ohio State Highway Patrol conducted a mock crash drill at Indian Creek High School in Wintersville, Ohio. The troopers worked in conjunction with multiple first responders to give high school kids a sobering look at what a drunk driving accident might...
