OVI Defense

According to the Ohio Supreme Court, Yes.  In State v. O’Malley, Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio-3207, the Court recently held that the forfeiture of one’s vehicle following  multiple OVI convictions did not violate the Equal Protection Clause and was not an excessive fine...

What is an Administrative License Suspension (“ALS”)? Unfortunately, when an individual is charged with a first offense OVI, the law enforcement officer must place the person under a 90-day Administrative License Suspension (“ALS”) if the person submits to a chemical...

Clients often ask us what to do regarding their driver’s license after being arrested for OVI.  In the vast majority of OVI cases, the arresting officer seizes a defendant’s license and serves them with paperwork that they are placed under an administrative license...

In October of 2020, our client was pulled over for failing to maintain her lane and impeding traffic. The trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol noted in his report, “for no apparent reason,” the car “slowed to a speed of approximately 30 mph in a posted 55 mph...

At , our attorneys have been at the forefront of Ohio drunk driving law for decades. Our lawyers have argued several OVI cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and we understand how new laws and rulings may impact your case. You can benefit...

Administrative License Suspension, Issues Warranting a Termination At , we have been at the forefront of Ohio drunk driving law for many years. Our attorneys have argued several DUI cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. Whether or not you...

If you are an Ohio resident and have been convicted of an OVI or DWI in another state that conviction will trigger penalties in Ohio. Following conviction, the state of conviction will send notice to the Ohio BMV. The Ohio BMV will, in turn, suspend your license for...

Since Governor DeWine's Order closing the majority of BMV locations one month ago, we have had a lot of questions related to driver license issues.What if I need to renew my driver's license, CDL, or vehicle registration?Thankfully, Governor DeWine signed a bill that...

Due to the current situation with the coronavirus outbreak, we understand that in-person classes are not ideal for the Butler County Prosecutor's diversion program. As a proactive firm, we reached out to the local educational providers to see what could be done to...