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.
by Daniel Allnutt“Party Plates” a Scarlet Letter for Drivers Convicted of OVI
Drunk driving is a crime that law enforcement takes seriously. The state of Ohio is particularly tough on alleged offenders.
by Daniel AllnuttAm I Safe If I’m under the Legal Limit for OVI?
By now, most people are aware of the dangers of drunk driving. Decades of public health campaigns have educated the public and discouraged driving under the influence. (Remember “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”?)
by Daniel AllnuttSt. Patrick’s Day Will See Increased DUI Enforcement
The past few decades have seen our nation increasingly crack
down on drunk driving. Ohio (and other states) has passed stricter anti-DUI
laws, strengthened punishments for offenders, and increased enforcement—especially
during periods with a high occurrence of drunk driving.
by Daniel AllnuttHow Will a DUI Affect My Driving Record?
Facing a DUI (called an OVI, for “Operating a Vehicle under the Influence” in Ohio) is a scary, stressful experience.