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Legal Marijuana Use and DUI/OVI in Ohio

Shawn Dominy December 15, 2023 1 Comment

In November of 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize the possession and use of recreational marijuana. The voter-approved law (‘Issue 2’) went into

Ohio Supreme Court Decides Whether Search of Vehicle was Constitutional

Shawn Dominy November 22, 2023 No Comments

In the recent case of State v. Toran, the Ohio Supreme Court addressed the legality of a deputy’s vehicle search. For a law enforcement officer

Deadly Weapon and DWI Probation Eligibility

Mimi Coffey November 7, 2023 No Comments

Did you know that a deadly weapon finding may have an impact on your eligibility for DWI probation? Texas law limits a judge or jury’s

Ohio Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide and Murder

Shawn Dominy October 27, 2023 No Comments

An Ohio woman struck a man with her vehicle, and the man died. The woman, Brooklyn Maxine Frazie, was charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Operating

Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador Breaks Her Silence After DUI and Hit-and-Run Arrest

DUI News Staff Writer October 18, 2023 No Comments

Source: By Yana Grebenyuk Shannon Beador broke her silence after getting arrested for a hit-and-run and a DUI. “I know it’s been a while since I

Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Not A Panacea

Steve Oberman October 15, 2023 No Comments

Too many drivers believe that drinking “non-alcoholic” beer or wine while driving eliminates any chance of having a difficult experience with a law-enforcement officer. Unfortunately,

Can A DWI Affect My Eligibility For Global Entry?

Mimi Coffey October 3, 2023 No Comments

In general, all United States citizens and lawful permanent residents possess eligibility to apply for Global Entry. This is a program through Customs and Border

DUI/OVI Cases in Ohio Mayor’s Courts

Shawn Dominy September 22, 2023 No Comments

In Ohio, most misdemeanor DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) are heard in Municipal Courts. However, some misdemeanor OVI cases are heard in mayor’s courts.

Las Vegas police officer’s report details ‘Pawn Stars’ personality’s DUI arrest

DUI News Staff Writer September 13, 2023 No Comments

Source: LAS VEGAS (KLAS) One of the stars of the reality show “Pawn Stars” was arrested in Las Vegas last week on a charge of

Ohio DUI/OVI Checkpoint Results

Shawn Dominy August 24, 2023 No Comments

The results are in from two recent DUI checkpoints (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio). Last weekend, DUI/OVI checkpoints were held in two Ohio Counties. In Franklin

Seventh DUI arrest sends driver back to jail after speeding in Nebraska, police say

DUI News Staff Writer August 7, 2023 No Comments

Source: Matt Chibe | News 8 Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man is accused of driving under the influence, and Nebraska police say this

Good News For Tennessee Implied Consent Defendants

Steve Oberman August 5, 2023 No Comments

After many years of frustrating arguments with judges across Tennessee trying to obtain an expungement order for implied consent cases that were dismissed, the Tennessee

Maserati gets stuck on Florida beach

Jonathan Blecher August 2, 2023 No Comments

COCOA BEACH, Fla. Fox 35 Orlando- A Florida man was arrested after police say he was driving drunk behind the wheel of a Maserati that

Court Appearances for DUI/OVI Cases in Ohio

Shawn Dominy July 21, 2023 No Comments

For a person charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), going to court can be the source of anxiety. Most people have never appeared in

DWI Blood Test Errors

Mimi Coffey June 30, 2023 No Comments

Generally speaking, blood is considered the “gold” standard in forensic testing. Many DWI blood test errors occur without anyone in the prosecutor’s office understanding or