Now that Ohio has legalized marijuana, one question we are often asked is whether a person can still be charged with an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence). The answer is yes. In Ohio a person can be charged with ORC for using marijuana under ORC 4511.19....
OVI Defense
What Are Ohio’s OVI License Suspension Penalties?
If you are convicted of an OVI in Ohio and are a first-time offender, your license will be suspended for one year. This is a mandatory minimum OVI penalty. You will, however, receive credit for any time served under the Administrative License Suspension, that was...
Can The Government Take Your Vehicle After an OVI??
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 you need to know about the Law Enforcement Administrative License Suspension
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...
What not to do about your license after an OVI arrest
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...
Why Did the Police Charge Me with Two OVI Offenses?
When a person tests over the legal limit for alcohol or drugs, most police officers charge under both the impairment subsection and the legal limit subsection. Under Ohio law, there are generally two types of OVI offenses. One is based upon being impaired (subjective...
OVI Case Dismissed After Urine Test Results Prove Innocence
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...
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
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...
A Quick Guide To Regaining Your Driver’s License After a DUI Arrest
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...
Ohio Residents And Out Of State OVI Convictions
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...