15 April

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Illegal Transportation of Alcohol In Ohio; O.R.C. 4301.60

"If you are going to buy a keg, buy it in Ohio," or you face violating Ohio law. Transport issues are answered at the Ohio Department of Commerce/Ohio Investigative Unit website, which states, "Any resident of this state or any member of the armed forces of the United States, who has attained the age of twenty-one years, may bring into this state, for personal use and not for resale, not more than one liter of spirituous liquor, four and one-half liters of wine, or two hundred eighty-eight ounces of beer in any thirty-day period, and the same is free of any tax...

21 November

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Effects Of An OVI Conviction (by DaytonDUI.com)

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How does a DUI conviction affect you? A drunk driving charge can affect you in ways that you may not expect. Listed below are some of the more vexing issues associated with an Ohio DUI (OVI). 1. Child Custody - If you are involved in a custody dispute (or have a vindictive spouse who would like to start one), a DUI/OVI conviction can be used against you in domestic relations court. Automatic suspensions may make it difficult to exercise visitation with your children. You may also find a court who will refuse to let you transport the children due to a DUI/OVI conviction, thereby increasing the...

07 November

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Driving Under the Influence of ADD/ADHD (by DaytonDUI)

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To be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, a person has to demonstrate an inability to complete divided-attention testing. In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control reported that 9.5 percent of children in the United States had ADHD, up from the previous survey. The trend has not gone unnoticed amongst the insurance industry who reported at the 162 annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in May 2009 that:28 percent of adult drivers with ADHD reported receiving a citation withing the prior twelve months. 34 percent reported being in an auto collision. 44 percent reported either a citation or a collision.The standardized field sobriety tests...

31 August

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Making Bail In Your Ohio DUI Case

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When you are arrested for OVI in Ohio, the police have the discretion to release you or to hold you in a local jail. If you are released, you are given a court date and it is your responsibility to show up at the designated time and place so that your case can proceed. Failure to do so will result in an arrest warrant being issued. The time and place of your appearance appears at the bottom of your ticket. There you will find the date and the address of the court where your case will be heard.If you are...

27 August

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Ohio Drunk Driving Law and the College Student

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If you get a DUI while attending an Ohio college or university the effects can be devastating. It is vital that you speak to an attorney prior to making any legal decision that can affect your future. Too many frightened and overwhelmed students choose to just plead guilty not knowing the life-long consequences their actions can have.In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey, 44% of college students reported binge drinking at least once in the two weeks prior to being surveyed. 19% reported frequent binge drinking, and more than half of those admitted to drinking and driving in the 30 days prior to being surveyed. It...

23 August

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Alcohol and Energy Drinks (by DaytonDUI.com)

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In 2005, the Drink Four Brewing Company introduced Four Loko to the American malt beverage market. The name "Four" is derived from the original energy drink's four main ingredients: alcohol, caffeine, taurine, and guarana. There are three product lines within the Four brand:Four Loko — contains either 6%, 8%, or 12% alcohol by volume (ABV), depending on state regulations, and is packaged in 23.5 oz. cans Poco Loko — contains 8% alcohol by volume (ABV), and is packaged in 16 oz. cans Four Loko in bottles — contains either 6% or 8% alcohol by volume (ABV), and is packaged in 11.2 oz. glass bottlesOriginal formulations of both beverages were a malt liquor-based, caffeinated alcoholic energy...

31 July

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Can I Still Be A Nurse If I Get A DUI In Ohio?

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Nurses and DUI in OhioYes, you can be a nurse if you have a DUI in Ohio. According to the Ohio Nursing Board's Criminal History Fact Sheet, there are eleven offenses that are automatic bars to obtaining a nursing license for applicants who entered a prelicensure nursing education program after June 1, 2003. This means that the Board of Nursing (Board) is prohibited from issuing a license to a person who has pled guilty to, been convicted of, or has a judicial finding of guilt for one of the offenses listed below.Aggravated Murder Murder Voluntary Manslaughter Felonious Assault Kidnapping Rape Aggravated Robbery Aggravated Burglary Sexual Battery Gross Sexual Imposition Aggravated Arson or a substantially similar law...

14 May

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DUI And The College Student

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03 May

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Arrested for DUI? What Can You Do Now To Protect, Educate and Empower Yourself

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What do I do now? Being arrested for DUI is a frightening and traumatic experience. Our clients often struggle to deal with the stigma and shame associated with a DUI arrest. Many strong people are brought to tears when telling a loved-one about their arrest. Complicating matters is a palpable sense that everything is spinning out of control. Charles Rowland and the staff at DaytonDUI have been helping people through this process for over seventeen years. We want to reassure you that your DUI case can be successfully managed. Like any other crisis, it is imperative that you take steps...

20 March

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You Have The Right To Remain Silent

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We frequently encounter jurisdictions that conduct "interviews" with a suspect following an arrest. These interviews are carefully crafted checklists that gather incriminating statements related to the elements of the crime and further attempt to limit mitigating factors which your attorney may later wish to assert. The questions typically seek to establish that the suspect was "operating" the vehicle. Officers will also ask what the person had to eat and drink, when, where and how much. Medical issues, mental issues, eye health, and other questions seek to limit the suspect's ability to later assert a defense to the clues of impairment...

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