by Daniel AllnuttCan You Drive with Alcohol in Your Car? Takeout Alcohol 101
Now that Ohioans can take cocktails to go, what should they know about laws regarding alcohol in vehicles? Can you drive with alcohol in your car?
Today, we’re tackling this important question. Keep reading to learn about “open container” laws and what you need to know to avoid an OVI in Ohio.
by Daniel AllnuttOVI Checkpoints in Ohio: FAQs and What You Need to Know
There is a lot of confusion around OVI checkpoints in Ohio.
The OVI lawyers at Casper & Casper receive many common questions about OVI checkpoints: what are OVI checkpoints? Are they even constitutional? What are my rights?
Today, we’re answering these important questions in an OVI Checkpoint FAQ. Keep reading to learn just about everything you need to know!
by Daniel AllnuttCan You Beat Ohio OVI Charges?
Facing OVI charges in Ohio is scary and stressful. These charges are serious, with consequences that can include heavy fines, loss of driving privileges, and even jail time. What can you do? Is it possible to beat OVI charges in Ohio? While beating your charges is never guaranteed, there are a few ways to fight your charges and minimize or avoid the penalties of an OVI conviction. Keep reading to learn how.
by Daniel AllnuttShould I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?
Like many questions asked of lawyers, the answer to the question “Should I refuse to take a breathalyzer test?” is that it depends.
by Daniel AllnuttHow Do You Plead? What to Know about Pleas in an OVI Case
If you’ve ever watched Law & Order or another courtroom drama, we’re sure you’ve heard the lingo: “not guilty,” “guilty,” “no contest,” and “not guilty by reason of insanity.” However, TV and real life aren’t one and the same.If you’re facing OVI or related charges, it’s important to know what these pleas—formal responses to criminal charges—actually mean. Let’s dive in and talk about what each plea means and when you might consider it.
by Daniel AllnuttCan I Be Charged with a DUI Even If I Wasn’t Driving?
Can you be arrested and charged for “drunk driving” even if you weren’t actually driving? Sure, it happened in Everybody Loves Raymond (remember when Debra said she had an “intent to nap?”), but could this really happen in real life?
by Daniel AllnuttCan You Get an OVI for Using Medical Marijuana?
Many patients in Ohio (more than 50,000!) take medical marijuana in order to manage conditions like cancer, PTSD, and chronic pain. Medical marijuana is something like a lifesaver—helping them live better lives.
by Daniel AllnuttHow to Tell If You’re Over the Legal Limit
How many drinks is too many?
If you don’t know your limits, you might end up inadvertently getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. The penalties for drunk driving in Ohio are steep—making this something you want to avoid at all costs.
by Daniel AllnuttWhat You Need to Know after a Driver’s License Suspension
An arrest and charges of operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) also come with a driver’s license suspension.
by Daniel AllnuttMarijuana and OVI: What You Need to Know
Public opinion has changed quite a bit since the era of “reefer madness.” Many no longer see marijuana as a “gateway drug” but—at worst—a recreational substance akin to alcohol and—at best—a plant with important pharmacological uses.