In many cases, a minor traffic offense is considered an infraction in Ohio, which carries a lower penalty than a misdemeanor or a felony. However, there are times when a traffic offense may rise to the level of a misdemeanor or a felony. Generally, this occurs when...
Month: June 2016
Reckless driving in Ohio
Ohio motorists may be charged with reckless driving if they are stopped by the police for excessively speeding or driving in any way that poses a substantial danger to others on the road. If you are facing a first offense reckless driving charge, you may think that...
Arrested for DUI? Are the results of your breath test valid?
If you have been arrested in Ohio and are facing charges related to drunk driving, it's important to understand your rights and options. While many people wrongly believe that it's impossible to successfully defend against DUI and OVI charges, in truth drunk driving...
How can a traffic ticket affect my job as a driver?
Many Ohio drivers will get a traffic ticket throughout the course of their lives. Citations for traffic violations have a more direct and significant impact on a specific class of drivers. Those who earn an income through driving have more at stake when faced with...
Could Ohio traffic safety trend result in stricter enforcement?
Various news reports have recently published the news that there has been an increase in a specific type of crash in the state. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the failure to yield has become a more common cause behind vehicular accidents. In 2015, there...
Talking to a lawyer about traffic ticket is not overreaction
This past weekend was a busy, high-risk time on Ohio roads. Memorial Day means that many people travel. With the change in traffic as well as the risk of DUIs, police were out in higher numbers to enforce traffic laws. Did you experience the unfortunate event of...
