In the case of an OVI stop, there is often a passenger or multiple passengers in the car. In this case,
We have seen several “judicial notice” speeding cases recently in the Ohio Courts of Appeals. Most recently, the Fifth District
Many of the OVI / DUI cases we see involve an allegation of a marked lanes violation. In these cases,
When it comes to the reliability of laser or other speed devices, the court does not necessarily have to hear
The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. Generally, for a search to be considered constitutionally reasonable, the officer
In some OVI cases, officers will ask a suspect – or get a warrant – for a blood draw to
In one recent Columbus (Franklin County) OVI case, the driver was: in an accident, the officer noted a strong odor of
Given the increasing prevalence of prescription medication use, the number of “drugged driving” cases are on the rise. These cases
In cases where a fine is imposed as part of a misdemeanor sentence, Ohio statutes allow that fine to be
In order to be convicted of driving under suspension, the Ohio BMV must have – at the very least –