The most commonly used test in Ohio to determine a person’s blood alcohol content is the breath test. If you are pulled over by law enforcement under suspicion of OVI/DUI and asked to submit to breath blood alcohol testing, or asked to submit to a blood test, it is important that you understand what you can do to protect your...
Ohio has always had a complex series of laws concerning the expungement of criminal records. For many years, the state was so cautious about criminal expungement that a person was allowed to expunge only one conviction at a time. On October 29, 2018, however, a new law became effective that allows individuals in Ohio to expunge multiple convictions, which even...
In 2017, Governor Kasich signed Bill 388, or “Annie’s Law,” which had the effect of significantly changing Ohio policies regarding driving under the influence of alcohol. One of the most significant changes brought about by this new law was to Ohio's OVI Lookback Period. If you are a driver who has been convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI)...
Many people are aware of the differences between the state and federal court systems. However, there are also many differences between the way that courts operate in different areas of Ohio. Understanding and navigating these court systems can be challenging. As such, it is a wise decision for people who must proceed through these systems to obtain the assistance of...