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New Ohio Law Will Permit Officers to Stop Drivers Holding Cell Phones

Shawn Dominy January 21, 2023 No Comments

Under current Ohio law, a driver may be charged with Driving While Texting if the driver is stopped for another offense and the officer discovers

Martin County man killed by drunk driver with 3 previous DUI convictions, investigators say

DUI News Staff Writer December 21, 2022 No Comments

Source: wptv.com MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — It wasn’t his first, second, or even third DUI. Investigators said Michael Holder, 57, was arrested for his fourth

Ohio DUI/OVI and Ignition Interlock Devices

Shawn Dominy December 9, 2022 No Comments

One possible consequence of a DUI conviction (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) is the court-ordered use of an ignition interlock device. What is an ignition interlock

New Tennessee Law Affects Interlock Program

Ana Cordero December 7, 2022 No Comments

As a leading ignition interlock device provider, we are committed to providing up-to-date information on state regulations and changes to ignition interlock device requirements. You

Recreational Marijuana and DWI

John Schleiffarth November 30, 2022 No Comments

In Missouri, voters passed Amendment 3 on November 8, 2022. The constitutional amendment allows for recreational marijuana use. Recreational marijuana may substantially affect police investigations

Speedy Trial Law for Ohio DUI/OVI Cases

Shawn Dominy November 11, 2022 No Comments

DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) have time limits. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution gives everyone the right to a “speedy and

New Study Published: 20% of Deaths of Young U.S. Adults Caused by Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Steve Oberman November 6, 2022 No Comments

On November 1, 2022, the JAMA Network Journals of the American Medical Association published an article suggesting that an estimated 20.3% of deaths among adults

Wrong-way driver arrested near Mesa facing aggravated DUI charges; drove 11 miles, DPS says

DUI News Staff Writer October 24, 2022 No Comments

Source: 3TV/CBS 5 A wrong-way driver is now in custody after being accused of driving under the influence near Mesa late Sunday night. According to

What Is an Ohio Driver Intervention Program?

Shawn Dominy October 21, 2022 No Comments

Each state has different laws for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), and some state laws are more lenient than others. In some states, a first

Hillsborough sheriff’s office employee arrested for DUI, wrong-way driving, officials say

DUI News Staff Writer October 17, 2022 No Comments

Source: TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) A civilian employee with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested on a DUI charge,

Deputies arrest man for DUI following fiery crash in Fort Lauderdale

Jonathan Blecher October 5, 2022 No Comments

Photo from WPLG 10 and Broward County Sheriff’s Office Authorities in Broward County have made an arrest following a fiery traffic crash that happened Saturday

Supreme Court of Ohio Addresses Constitutionality of Vehicle Forfeiture for DUI/OVI

Shawn Dominy September 30, 2022 No Comments

In Ohio, one consequence of repeat DUI convictions (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) is immobilization or forfeiture of the vehicle driven by the defendant at the

Technology To Prevent DUIs Moving Faster Than Preventing Speed-Related Crashes

Steve Oberman September 25, 2022 No Comments

In a story published by CNN, and as previously noted on this website, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) recommendation of alcohol impairment detection systems