Don’t drink and drive. If you go out and are drinking alcohol, have a designated driver or prepare to use Uber, Lyft or a taxi service. If you have never been convicted of an OVI, you can’t imagine and understand the consequences of having an OVI conviction on your record. It can impact your entire [...]
If you are pulled over by police in Ohio and asked to take a breathalyzer or any field sobriety tests, it's in your best interest to refuse it whether you have been drinking or not. When law enforcement pulls a car over and believes that the driver is operating it under the influence of drugs [...]
Scott A. Rubenstein Don't drink and drive! With Uber and Lyft, there is really no excuse to get behind the wheel if you have had too much to drink. However, many of us, feel completely fine after a couple drinks and are able to drive. If you are pulled over and consent to [...]
In Ohio, you can refuse to take a breath or chemical test. Law Enforcement will usually suspend your driver's license, but that won't be the situation of your license throughout your case. You will need to hire the best criminal defense attorney who will contest the suspension. There are five ways provided to file a [...]
A DUI, even as a first-time charge, can change a life for years to come. A criminal conviction can have a serious impact on a person's future. There may be fines, incarceration, difficulty in finding a job or even keeping one, financial aid for school and more. There is good news, however, contacting the best criminal [...]
If you are stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ohio, do you know your rights? Your actions at the time of your traffic stop could mean the difference between a jail sentence and walking away from this incident with no consequences. You should be prepared in the event that you are pulled over [...]
The best thing to do if you are out and having a drink is to call an Uber or a taxi to get you home. But, many people believe they are fine to drive and then are pulled over. You have rights and you need to know them. It's not necessary to speak with law [...]
A DUI is a serious offense and can have a major impact on your life for years to come if you are convicted. Knowing how to react if you are pulled over can help lower your chances of a conviction. The following list should be read and shared; and the most important thing to remember [...]
Every night, all over the world, thousands of people are stopped by law enforcement and are automatically asked if they are under the influence of alcohol. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, I see mistakes made by drivers all the time. You might just be driving home from an event, where you may have had a glass of wine, and [...]
Basically, a person with any amount of alcohol in their system is a candidate for a drunk driving citation and if there is an accident, would be 100% at fault and responsible no matter who caused it. No one is protected from being labeled a drunken driver. And, no matter how little you drink, the [...]