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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Ohio Traffic Law
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...
Differences Between Juvenile Court and Adult Court
Anyone below the age of eighteen is considered a juvenile. If you have reached the age of eighteen already, you may remember how certain things changed as you legally became an adult. Even if you have been in Juvenile Court as a juvenile, you may or may not have...
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...
How to behave at a traffic stop
Ohio residents pulled over by the police likely feel some degree of nervousness regarding the encounter. The unfortunate truth is that not all police encounters are positive. But motorists who understand their rights during a traffic stop can alleviate the stress they...
Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle in Ohio
Ohio law allows the transport of weapons in cars both by those with a concealed carry license and those without. There are, however, laws regulating the handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and failure to adhere to these laws could result in serious fines, jail...
Ohio Distracted Driving Tickets: Not Just for Texting Anymore
Do you ever find yourself doing something with your hands other than steering while driving? Looking at your phone, eating, putting on makeup, or reaching back to help a child? You could soon find yourself stuck with a ticket. When Ohio troopers say they intend to...
How to Handle Traffic Stops While Transporting Firearms
Some things in this article may be out of date as of June 13, 2022 when SB 215 went into effect in Ohio. We are working to figure how that impacts handling firearms in a motor vehicle. Most gun owners are conscientious about following the rules for...
