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Recent DUI Posts

Ohio Woman Arrested for OVI Three Times in One Week

February 28, 2026 No Comments

An Ohio woman drove to the sheriff’s office about a personal matter but reportedly ended-up being arrested for OVI while she was there. Six days later, the same woman was stopped for disobeying a traffic control device and ultimately charged with a second OVI. Within four hours of being released for the second OVI, she was stopped again. This time she was charged with OVI and driving under suspension. What sentence is she now facing?

Should Computers Decide If You Are Driving While Impaired?

February 27, 2026 No Comments

Most people are unaware of the Impaired Driving Prevention Technology Provision in the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden on November 15, 2021. This law requires a national safety standard for smart technology in new vehicles that would theoretically eliminate or at least, significantly decrease incidents of impaired driving. At the time this legislation was enacted, United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg estimated that the legislation would save 1,000 deaths and 25,000 in injuries caused by drunk driving each month. This does not include the cost of $58 billion per year to the U.S. economy.[1] This law, officially the “Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act,” is often referred to as the “Halt Drunk Driving Act,”[2] requiring the U.S.

Ohio’s New BMV Form 2255

January 29, 2026 No Comments

The BMV 2255 is a form used by Ohio law enforcement officers when imposing an Administrative License Suspension in DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio). A sworn copy of the form is given to the arrested person, sent to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), and sent to the court in which the OVI case is being heard. The BMV revised the Form 2255 in 2025, but some officers continue to use the outdated version of the form. That could lead to the ALS being terminated.

DUI/OVI Enforcement Increased During Holiday Season in Ohio

December 12, 2025 No Comments

During the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, people gather with friends and family and attend work parties. Those get-togethers often involve alcohol consumption. Police are aware of this, so DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) enforcement is typically increased during this season.

What Happens When an Ohio Resident Gets a DUI in Another State?

November 21, 2025 No Comments

As an Ohio lawyer representing clients for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), I am often asked what happens when an Ohio resident is convicted of DUI in another state. This article explains the Ohio consequences and how to appeal them.