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...
Many of you have probably seen OVI checkpoint announcements in the news. Last weekend, the Enquire posted an article warning drivers heading downtown to Bockfest of the ensuing OVI checkpoint in Butler County.DUI/OVI Checkpoints - Are They Legal?Yes. In fact, the...
Nearly one million Americans are arrested for impaired driving every year. And when many of those individuals are told they failed a breath test, they often feel as though there is no hope other than to plead guilty to an OVI/DUI. However, a recent New York Times...
As most people know, medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in 2016 and medical cannabis sales through dispensaries became legal in 2019. While a obtaining a medical marijuana card enables individuals to use marijuana in accordance with a doctor's prescription, many...
How can the government take my license before I am convicted of a crime?We all know that we are innocent unless and until proven guilty in this country. Yet, after an OVI accusation, it feels as though punishment is served prior to any conviction and without due...
Earlier this year the City of Cincinnati was inundated with Bird scooters. The pilot started in Over-the-Rhine, The Banks, and Downtown. Recently the scooters have been seen in Oakley, Mt. Lookout, and surrounding areas of Cincinnati. Another company, Lime-S, also...
Passengers' PerspectiveTo help fight the monotony of a long car ride some people turn to "roadies" for liquid inspiration. "Roadie" in this situation isn't a stagehand for a band, but instead is slang for what the law calls an open container (of alcohol). Ohio...
Under Ohio law, an OVI charge is ordinarily a misdemeanor and not a felony. Unlike felonies, misdemeanors are not punishable by any prison time and the most serious misdemeanor is punishable by only up to six months of local jail time with a few exceptions. Under...
We are frequently asked how a person can show proof of identification following an OVI arrest. The short answer is that use of a passport or other identification cards should be used until a temporary state ID can be obtained. When someone is arrested for OVI and...
