As an Ohio lawyer representing clients for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), I am often asked questions regarding what happens when an out-of-state driver is charged with OVI in Ohio. This article answers the most frequently asked questions on that topic. Read More »
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Recent DUI Posts
APD lieutenant faces DUI charges, flees hospital after agreeing to a blood test, GSP says
Source: WSBTV – By Candace McCowan PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — An Atlanta Police Lieutenant is on “non-enforcement status” after he was charged with driving under the influence in Paulding County. According to Georgia State Patrol, Ayana’s SUV was found crashed off the roadway along Macland Road near Mount Tabor Church Road just after midnight, Sunday morning. A trooper who responded said “he could smell alcohol on Mr. Anaya’s breath,” and inside the vehicle the Trooper spotted an open Modelo beer ... Read More »
Phillies pitcher charged with DUI after allegedly crashing into wall in Pinellas County, Florida
(Mugshot: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office) BELLEAIR BLUFFS, Fla. (WFLA) — A minor league baseball player was arrested Saturday after crashing his vehicle while under the influence, according to Pinellas County deputies. 23 year old, Konnor Ash was sitting outside his vehicle when deputies arrived. The crash caused $20,000 in damages, reportedly. Ash suffered minor injuries but required stitches for his facial wounds. Read rest of article here. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Young Mr. Ash’s statements, admitting to driving may be protected and inadmissible ... Read More »
Man faces DUI charge following traffic stop in Spartanburg
Source: by: Bethany Fowler (WSPA) A man is facing a driving under the influence charge following a traffic stop Wednesday evening in Spartanburg. According to the Spartanburg Police Department, an officer conducted a traffic stop at 11:54 p.m. at E. Saint John Street and Oakland Avenue due to a vehicle with no tail lights. Once the vehicle came to a stop, in the middle of the roadway, the officer identified the driver as Ousvin Kenekham, 21, of Spartanburg. Police said once ... Read More »
Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
Many of our clients are unaware that there is a separate criminal offenses in Tennessee when one is in possession of a handgun while under the influence. T.C.A. § 39-17-1321(a). This means that one may be charged with and convicted of both DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. Notwithstanding whether a person has been issued a handgun permit or is otherwise permitted to carry a handgun, it is an offense in Tennessee for ... Read More »
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APD lieutenant faces DUI charges, flees hospital after agreeing to a blood test, GSP says
Source: WSBTV – By Candace McCowan PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — An Atlanta Police Lieutenant is on “non-enforcement status” after he was charged with driving under the influence in Paulding County. According to Georgia State Patrol, Ayana’s SUV was found crashed off the roadway along Macland Road near Mount Tabor Church Road just after midnight, Sunday morning. A trooper who responded said “he could smell alcohol on Mr. Anaya’s breath,” and inside the vehicle the Trooper spotted an open Modelo beer ... Read More » -
Man faces DUI charge following traffic stop in Spartanburg
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Warwick School Committee member to be arraigned on assault, DUI charge
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Martin County man killed by drunk driver with 3 previous DUI convictions, investigators say
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Wrong-way driver arrested near Mesa facing aggravated DUI charges; drove 11 miles, DPS says
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Why The Rule of Lenity Should Be Invoked Regarding Diversion Eligibility For DUI Offenses
Grassi v. Superior Court (Div. Three of the Fourth District Court of Appeal – G060362) recently held DUI offenses are statutorily ineligible for diversion despite a 2021 diversion statute (Penal Code § 1001.95) that excludes specified crimes but not driving under the influence offenses. Its ruling was based on the Legislature’s failure to expressly repeal a forty year old statute (Vehicle Code § 23640) barring diversion for DUI offenses. The legislative history behind Penal Code § 1001.95 strongly indicates an ... Read More » -
Diversion Now Possible For All Misdemeanor DUI Offenders in California
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Is There a DUI Double Standard for Women?
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Are Women More Likely to be Convicted of DUI?
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Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
Many of our clients are unaware that there is a separate criminal offenses in Tennessee when one is in possession of a handgun while under the influence. T.C.A. § 39-17-1321(a). This means that one may be charged with and convicted of both DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. Notwithstanding whether a person has been issued a handgun permit or is otherwise permitted to carry a handgun, it is an offense in Tennessee for ... Read More » -
More 2023 Tennessee DUI Legislation
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Changing The Expungement Laws One Step At A Time
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Is the new “autonomous” car really autonomous?
When we think about the new electrical cars we hear the terms “autonomous” or “self-driving cars” a lot. However, are these cars truly self-driving or autonomous? Malcolm Gladwell, in his article found in Cars and Drivers, makes the argument that these cars are not truly autonomous. These cars rely on formulas, algorithms, and networks to drive the car. Gladwell argues that this is taking the control out of the hands of the driver and placing it into a network. This ... Read More » -
Drunk-Driving Simulation Suit
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New Tostitos Party Bag Detects Alcohol and Gets You Home Safely
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COVID-19, Violent Offender Release
The News reports that jails are releasing inmates due to COVID-19. Is this true? Yes. It has been reported and confirmed that inmates in Harris County, Dallas County, some Texas prisons and a juvenile detention center have COVID-19. This is a problem due to increased community spread in the jail environment; which outside of putting inmates’ health in danger, endangers the lives of the jail and prison staff and adds more pressure to the hospital community. Are jails ... Read More »