Marijuana laws in Ohio have become rather complicated in recent years. When medical marijuana became legal, we wrote an article called "Medical Marijuana: an OVI Trap?" We saw medical marijuana as a potential OVI trap because marijuana, unlike alcohol, can stay in a...
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Drunk Driving Charges
DUI and OVI while Underage / Juveniles
As you are probably aware, you have to be 16 to obtain a driver's license, 18 to be considered an adult, and 21 to be considered of legal drinking age. Because these legal ages are all different, OVI is handled differently depending on how old you are. Most drivers...
Common Questions About DUI/OVI in Ohio
Is DUI/OVI in Ohio a Felony? Whether or not a DUI/OVI is a felony depends mainly your previous OVI record. An OVI becomes a felony if you have: 3 or more OVIs in 10 years 5 or more OVIs in 20 years Any felony OVI from any period of time We go into more detail about...
OVI in Ohio: Misdemeanor or Felony?
OVI continues to be a topic that citizens and Courts in Ohio take very seriously. As we discussed in our article "First OVI Offense vs. Multiple OVI Offenses," the penalties for OVI differ based on the situation. Here, we will specifically talk about when an OVI...
First OVI Offense vs Multiple OVI Offenses in Ohio
Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (OVI) is an offense that Courts throughout Ohio and all across the country take very seriously. Not only are there penalties for a first time OVI offense, but the consequences often get worse when the same...
What are the possible long-term effects of an OVI conviction?
If law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (OVI), you will likely feel confused and anxious, wondering what will happen next. Your immediate concerns will revolve around the arrest. However, the consequences of...
