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Does Justin Timberlake receive the presumption of innocence for his DWI charge?

Justin Timberlake’s DWI and the Presumption of Innocence Justin Timberlake’s arrest for DWI (called 'OVI' in Ohio) demonstrates the crucial need for the presumption of innocence in criminal trials. Within hours after Timberlake’s arrest, hundreds of ...

Who must prove the presence or absence of an exception to the ‘Driving While Texting’ law? https://bit.ly/3LbaY2D

Can an expert witness testify about the substance of a non-testifying expert’s analysis? https://www.columbusoviattorneyblog.com/u-s-supreme-court-addresses-right-to-confront-crime-lab-analyst/

How does DUI/OVI affect employment in Ohio?

Employment Effects of DUI/OVI in Ohio - DUI News Blog While the average person may not have their OVI case reported by the media, they may still face employment repercussions from an OVI.

Does Ohio’s implied consent law mean a driver arrested for DUI/OVI cannot refuse a blood test? https://bit.ly/3VK3FDT

Is it reasonable to administer a breath alcohol test to every driver in every traffic stop?

When Are Officers Permitted to Administer Breath Alcohol Tests? The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently implemented a policy of administering a breath alcohol test to every driver stopped for a traffic offense. Even if the stop is for a minor violation, ...

Perfect for Memorial Day reading: the May edition of The Dominy Dispatch. https://bit.ly/4bRUFmF

Changes proposed for Ohio OVI and Vehicular Homicide laws.

Ohio Legislature to Consider Increased Penalties for OVI and Vehicular Homicide - DUI News Blog The Ohio General Assembly will soon be considering proposed legislation affecting cases of Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI) and Aggravated Vehicular Homicide.

Would you rely on a toothbrush to measure your alcohol level?

Brush Your Teeth…and Measure Your Alcohol Level You probably have heard of the Breathalyzer, but probably not the Brushalyser. Now you have. The Brushalyser is at the intersection of oral hygiene and traffic safety: it’s a toothbrush which ...

Tonight, two sobriety checkpoints will be held in northwest Franklin County.

DUI Task Force In Franklin County to Operate Two DUI Checkpoints - DUI News Blog The Franklin County DUI Task Force announced it will be operating two sobriety checkpoints tonight (April 19, 2024). Both checkpoints will be located in the northwest part of the county. Most people have not been through a sobriety checkpoint, so this article explains what happens at checkpoints, th...

Ohio Supreme Court decides Vehicular Assault case in which guilt hinges on definition of ‘motor vehicle’. https://bit.ly/3PWnJRk

A driver experiencing a hypoglycemic event can be wrongfully arrested and charged with / . https://bit.ly/43lnrJq

Too much green beer could end with ride in blue van.

Commercial drivers charged with / face strict rules and severe consequences. https://bit.ly/3uKeJHI

Study shows Gen Z has the worst rates of bad driving incidents. https://bit.ly/49yls6B

Super Bowl: Ohio State Highway Patrol says "fans don't let fans drive drunk."

Troopers to crack down on impaired drivers for Super Bowl Last year, there were 26 OVI-related crashes.

Legal and practical details of driving privileges for / in Ohio.

Driving Privileges for DUI/ OVI in Ohio I came across an article about a pending bill in South Dakota which proposes expanding the scope of driving privileges for people convicted of DUI (called ‘OVI in Ohio). It reminded me that, in ...

What is a ‘motor vehicle’ and why it matters in cases of vehicular crimes.

Ohio Supreme Court to Interpret Definition of ‘Motor Vehicle’ - DUI News Blog There is often a difference between real-world definitions and legal-world definitions. In the legal world, when a word or phrase is important to the interpretation of the law, the legislature defines the word or phrase in a statute. The statutory definition of a word or phrase is not always the sam...

Muhammad Wilkerson’s recent arrest demonstrates how a loaded handgun complicates a / case. https://bit.ly/4aRzC46

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