09 April

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Are You The Best OVI Lawyer?

Are You The Best OVI Lawyer? Someone called my office the other day and demanded an answer. "I want the best OVI lawyer, Is that you?" Believe it or not, I have encountered this question a few times. I always answer by saying, "I have experience, credentials and a great track record, but you should sit down with me and see if I'm right for you." The truth is that you have to choose an attorney who is qualified. Once they pass that test, you have to judge them on a more intuitive level. Do you like them? Has their staff...

21 March

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What Happens At Your OVI First Appearance?

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The following will happen when you appear for your OVI First Appearance. At your OVI first appearance you will be called into a big room with many people facing many different types of charges. The Judge, will explain the complaint or charge. This details the offense(s) you are charged with. In addition, the Court must explain it to you if you do not understand the nature of the charge(s).The Judge will also advise you of the potential penalties. Many people will plead guilty to the charges and receive their punishment. We are often confronted with people who regret their OVI arraignment...

28 February

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DUI Divorce Issues

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DUI Divorce Issues DUI divorce issues are common. If you are involved in a custody dispute, or have a vindictive spouse who would like to start one, a DUI conviction can be used against you in domestic relations court. In addition, automatic license 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 conviction. This increases the cost or difficulty in seeing your kids. If you are seeking an adoption, a DUI conviction may be used against you by an investigating...

20 February

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Arrested for OVI? Should You Blow?

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When you are stopped on suspicion of DUI the question becomes - "Should You Blow?" Unfortunately, the answer is "maybe. " The analysis involves a very complicated investigation of the facts of your case and your personal history. You should NEVER refuse the Breathalyzer test without understanding how a refusal would affect YOU. No attorney can know all of the circumstances of your arrest and your personal history. Always ask to speak to an attorney when making this decision. Wondering if you still have a defense if you take the Breathalyzer test? https://youtu.be/74L8uXECD9A Here's the test Can you answer "TRUE" to ALL of the following...

19 February

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DWI, DUI, OMVI, OVI, Drunk Driving – Is There Any Difference?

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DWI, DUI, OMVI, OVI, Drunk Driving - Is There Any Difference? Spoiler Alert: DWI, DUI, OMVI and OVI all mean the same thing. Operating a vehicle under the influence alcohol violates Ohio Revised Code 4511.19. Colloquially, the most common way to describe drunk driving is by referring to it as a DUI. In addition, news organizations use the term DWI. DWI (driving while impaired) is also frequently used to describe drunk driving.Here in Ohio we don't use DWI, DUI or OMVI to describe the legal charge. In 1982, Ohio enacted a law that refers to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs...

31 January

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You Have Rights! Use Them!

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You Have Rights! You have rights - use them! A typical DUI/OVI stop starts with a probable cause traffic stop. Depending on the time of day, the location or the way you are driving, the officer may begin the encounter believing that you are possibly "19" (police shorthand for a possible R.C. 4511.19 (DUI) violation). Probable cause for the stop can be anything from severe weaving or crashing all the way down to something as de minimus as a license plate light out. The officer's true purpose in pulling you over cannot be questioned if there is even a minor violation...

16 January

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Arrested for Physical Control?

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What is a Physical Control charge? https://youtu.be/JaywvEoqoIMIn this Video Charles Rowland explains what the physical control option is for a DUI in Ohio.Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4511.194 (effective Jan. 1, 2005), it is illegal to be in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. "Physical Control" is defined as being in the driver's seat of a car and having possession of the vehicle's keys. Physical Control does not require that the vehicle have ever been driven or even started. Under the statute, having the keys within reach will satisfy the definition of having “physical control.” This is a growing problem...

26 July

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Dedicated to DUI Defense

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DUI Defense Is All I Do When you cruise the internet looking for DUI Defense Attorneys, be sure to look for these buzz words."The DUI lawyer(S)" "Our DUI Team" - This means that more than one member of the firm could be responsible for handling your charge. It is not uncommon to not know who will show up to handle your case until the court date. It is also not uncommon to be under the assumption that the attorney you met with will be "your" attorney. Ask who will represent me at your initial consultation. At Babb & Rowland, the only person...

24 July

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Binge Drinking and College Culture – Dayton DUI

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Binge Drinking - What Is The Problem? Some opponents of alcohol consumption target the problem of binge drinking on college campuses. While there is no consensus on what "binge drinking" is, we know that college students do a lot of it. Binge drinking is the current target of temperance proponents. It is blamed for everything from sexual assaults to deaths from consumption. When a person consumes heavily, with the intention of achieving intoxication above .08% BAC, they are "binge drinking" according to critics. 74.4 percent of the time they are doing it with beer. (Nami, et.al. 2004). Wine bingers are rare....

01 May

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