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...
Ohio Traffic Law
OVI in Ohio: Misdemeanor or Felony?
OVI continues to be a topic that citizens and Courts in Ohio take very seriously. As we recently 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...
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...
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...
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Some things in this article may be out of date as of June 13, 2022 when SB 215 went into effect in Ohio.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...
