March 15, 2023 | DUI

In Ohio, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a serious offense that carries many consequences. From license suspensions to jail time, being convicted of a DUI can have lasting effects on your life. But one of the most pressing concerns for many people may be the immediate financial impact of a DUI conviction… read more

March 1, 2023 | DUI

Most arrests for driving under the influence in Dayton begin with a traffic stop. However, the traffic stop might have nothing to do with drunk driving. Many people are charged with DUI and face severe DUI penalties after being pulled over because they broke a traffic law. Top Reasons Police Pull People Over for DUI… read more

February 28, 2023 | DUI

There are few things more likely to cause panic than coming across an unexpected DUI checkpoint. Whether you have been drinking or not, DUI checkpoints are scary. Many people worry that the police will assume they are drunk or find another reason to get them in trouble. It’s normal to wonder if DUI checkpoints are… read more

December 26, 2022 | DUI

Facing a DUI charge can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. The consequences of a DUI conviction can include fines, incarceration, suspension of your driver’s license, and other long-term impacts to your life.  This is why it is so important to contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible if… read more

November 29, 2022 | DUI

In Ohio, prosecutors stopped using the terms driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) in 1982. The state then decided to use a new term—operating a motor vehicle impaired (OMVI). In 2005, the Ohio General Assembly came to adopt the term OVI after determining that a vehicle could be non-motorized and still… read more

October 30, 2022 | DUI

The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years old or older. Additionally, each state has underage DUI laws that address underage drinking and driving.  If you or your child are facing underage DUI charges, you need to understand your legal rights and what you are facing. Therefore, your first step is to… read more

September 28, 2022 | DUI

Let’s face it. No one wants to be charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OVI). However, OVIs happen, and they happen regularly in Ohio. According to data from Ohio’s State Highway Patrol, thousands of drivers are arrested on suspicion of OVIs every year.  If you are charged, it is… read more

September 8, 2022 | DUI

In the state’s revised code, driving under the influence (DUI) is referred to as operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI). According to Ohio Revised Code §4511.19, no one shall operate any vehicle if they are: If you are convicted of DUI in Ohio, you can face severe penalties, even for… read more

August 30, 2022 | DUI

Statutes of limitations apply in criminal cases as well as civil cases. A statute of limitations is a deadline for filing criminal charges or a civil lawsuit. The statutes of limitations vary by state. Ohio Revised Code §2901.13 sets the statutes of limitations for criminal cases. The deadlines for filing most criminal charges are: That… read more

July 27, 2022 | DUI

No, there is no difference between a DWI and a DUI in Dayton or anywhere else in Ohio. Conversationally, most people use these two terms interchangeably to refer to the criminal offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Ohio legal community, however, refers to this offense as OVI (Operating a Vehicle… read more