Will Self-Driving Cars End DUI? One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, "Did Uber kill your business?" Occasionally, someone will ask about the arrival of self-driving cars. Well, the unfortunate truth is that neither self-driving cars or the Uber/Lyft phenomena is a panacea. Self-Driving Cars Self-driving cars have a great potential to stop DUI drivers. But...
Continue readingDUI Expungement No DUI expungement under Ohio law? One of the reasons I am proud to defend DUI cases, is that these cases are unduly stigmatized. For example, if you punch someone in the nose your friends will say, "Wow, what happened?" If, however, you say you were charged with a DUI, they will say, "Oh, I'm sorry." It is this assumed guilt that is like no other criminal offense. It erodes at our Constitutionally guaranteed right to be presumed innocent.What makes this presumption particularly frustrating is that DUI cases are notoriously hard for the prosecution to prove. An experienced attorney can find...
Continue readingCenterville DUI Attorney? Call Charlie at (937) 318-1384 Centerville DUI attorney Charles M. Rowland II has been serving the people of Centerville since 1995. All arrests in Centerville are heard in the Kettering Municipal Court. Check out all of the articles on this blog about the Kettering Municipal Court. Here are some important links to the Kettering Municipal Court and the City of Centerville.Centerville, Ohio Kettering Municipal Court Small Claims Court Legal Terminology Jury Service Employer’s Guide to Garnishment For a list of other available publications link hereHe focuses his practice exclusively on defending the accused drunk driver. Choose Charlie...
Continue readingZero Tolerance Per Se Marijuana Law Ohio adopted a “Zero Tolerance Per Se Marijuana Law." It is the harshest and least effective method of enforcement. To demonstrate how Ohio approached DUIM (driving under the influence of marijuana) let’s look at how other states have approached the issue.Current laws in the United States prohibiting driving under the influence of marijuana fall into one of three categories. Video on Marijuana and OVI charges in the state of Ohio. Impairment Laws Many states prohibit driving under the influence of marijuana (or any drug) to the degree that one cannot safely operate a vehicle, or some other effect-based language....
Continue readingDRUGGED DRIVING - IS THIS PERSON INJURED OR STONED? When a law enforcement officer comes upon a crash scene he or she may suspect illicit drug use. Their training, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration manual and common sense dictate that no suspicion of drug use be assumed without evidence. When a case involves medical problems, a drug investigation (DRE, drug recognition expert evaluation) should not be performed. This is the rule per NHTSA. The government wants to avoid confusing possible drug use with the observations really being medical issues. Where the NHTSA manual states in a situation like this, "your primary...
Continue readingFirst Offense Beavercreek OVI? Do you know what to expect if you face a first offense Beavercreek OVI? This article helps you navigate your case.Find the definition of a first offense Beavercreek OVI at O.R.C. 4511.19. A first offense exists as a DUI with no priors within 10 years. A first offense Beavercreek OVI can be charged in three ways. The first charge accrues by testing over the legal limit of .08% B.A.C. (example O.R.C. 4511.19(A)(1)(d)). These types of offenses are also referred to as “per se” violations. A second way to be charged is for violating the high-tier provision of Ohio’s DUI law. Ohio...
Continue readingNeed a Kettering DUI Lawyer? I Can Help! You thought a drunk driving arrest could never happen to you or someone close to you, but now you have suddenly realized you need help. You are probably asking yourself, “What happens next?” or “What do I do now?” For over twenty years we have been representing good people who face an OVI charge.As a Kettering DUI lawyer, I regularly appear in the Kettering Municipal Court representing the accused drunk driver. In addition, I established KetteringDUI.com and www.KetteringOVI.com to help you access court services and learn about services provided. Access to the court concerns cases arising anywhere...
Continue readingEarlier this week I gave you a breakdown of the OVI grant money received by Ohio in fiscal year 2015 from various federal grant programs. As you will recall the total was a whopping $18,020,292. Of that money, $5,028,774 was received by Ohio in FY 2015 to fight OVI. This post will focus on the Section 405(d) grants that are specifically targeting impaired drivers.
Under the federal program (SAFETEA-LU), Ohio was eligible for this grant in one of two ways:
Did You Receive A Clinton County OVI? I have been helping folks accused of a Clinton County OVI since 1995. In addition, I regularly appear in the Clinton County Municipal Court in Wilmington. I made this blog post to help you navigate the court and get the Clinton County OVI information you need. You can get specific information on OVI in the Clinton County Municipal Court by visiting my site, WilmingtonDUI.com.You may visit the Municipal Court during the office hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Here is some helpful information about the court and how you can contact...
Continue readingDon't get a college OVI. It will follow you for the rest of your life. DaytonDUI offers college students these rules for partying (legally) in Ohio. Rule #1: No College OVI -Don't Drink and Drive Ohio has some of the most stringent college OVI laws in the county. A first-time offender faces 180 days in jail and a one thousand seventy-five dollar fine, loss of their driver's license for up to three years and enhanced penalties upon subsequent convictions. A DUI (called an OVI in Ohio) is not subject to expungement, meaning it will be on your record forever, and subjects an...
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