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Recent DUI Posts

Ohio Officer’s Case Involves DUI/OVI and Improperly Handling Firearms

March 21, 2025 No Comments

An off-duty Ohio police officer was stopped for speeding by a trooper from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (according to WKBN). The trooper suspected the officer was under the influence, so the trooper requested the officer to perform field sobriety tests. The officer refused. The trooper arrested the officer and found a loaded handgun in the officer’s vehicle. The officer was charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) and Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle.

The Impact of Ignition Interlock Device Laws on Your Driving Privileges

March 14, 2025 No Comments

An ignition interlock device (IID) is installed after specific DUI (driving under the influence) infractions, such as high blood alcohol content (BAC) levels, repeat offenses, or refusal to take a breathalyzer test during an arrest. For individuals convicted of a DUI, IIDs represent a balance between accountability, rehabilitation, and the opportunity to regain road freedoms. The Impact of IIDs on Driving Privileges Allows Restricted Driving Privileges During License Suspension All 50 states have enforced ignition interlock laws; 34 states and Washington D.C. mandate IIDs for all DUI convictions, including a first-time offense. Whether you install an IID before or after receiving a restricted license is determined by your specific state’s laws. A restricted license, or a hardship license, allows you to drive your vehicle during your license suspension period, given

Hundreds of Innocent Drivers Arrested in Tennessee—March 10, 2025 Update

March 10, 2025 No Comments

Those who read my original blog post of March 3, 2025 will be happy to now read that the recent publicity divulging how hundreds of innocent drivers have been arrested for the crime of driving under the influence as resulted in some potential legislative changes. Now, Nashville, Tennessee Fox News Channel WZTV reports that Senate Minority Leader Raumesh Akbari has introduced Senate Bill 1166. This bill requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to track sober DUI cases each year. As of this date, there is no easy method to calculate the number of DUI suspects whose chemical samples are submitted for intoxicant testing to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Laboratory that don’t show any evidence of intoxicants. Instead, again as reported by WZTV, it was only through the efforts

Tips for Successfully Completing Your Ignition Interlock Program

March 7, 2025 No Comments

Successfully completing an ignition interlock program requires more than just installing a car breathalyzer; it demands strict adherence to regulations. For individuals mandated to install an ignition interlock device (IID) due to a DUI or DWI, understanding and following the program’s guidelines are crucial. Stay Informed The foundation of a successful ignition interlock program starts with understanding your state’s DUI laws. Each state sets its own regulations concerning DUI offenses, penalties, and IID installation requirements. Beyond state-mandated laws, your personal ignition interlock program will also outline specific rules, including rolling tests and calibration requirements. To ensure compliance, research your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website for detailed information on DUI laws and ignition interlock program requirements, meticulously review all documentation provided by your IID service provider, and proactively seek

Hundreds of Innocent Drivers Arrested in Tennessee

March 3, 2025 No Comments

It could happen to me or you. State and national news sources are finally reporting an undo number of sober drivers who are being wrongfully arrested for DUI. I don’t often relate what happens to my own clients, but it is simply tragic that one of my clients who was stopped by a police officer for having an expired registration was ultimately arrested for DUI. The Facts: The license plate on the vehicle was out of date, so the officer had a legal right to stop the vehicle. Interestingly, the vehicle was registered in someone else’s name. My client was using it with the owner’s permission. My client was cooperative with the officer and did admit to consuming some beer. However, my client did not have slurred speech, or any