A 30-year-old Ohio man with a history of drunk driving allegedly crashed into two stationary police cruisers on the evening of Nov. 15. A Mayfield Heights Police Department sergeant is said to have suffered minor injuries in the crash. He was transported by paramedics...
Month: November 2017
Ohio man incarcerated after 6th OVI conviction
An Ohio man has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of drunk driving for the sixth time. It is the third time he has been convicted in the past eight years. On Nov. 16, the defendant, a 46-year-old Ravenna resident, pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony...
Don’t risk your CDL by simply paying a traffic ticket
You trained and tested in order to receive your commercial driver's license. After all that work, you took to the open road delivering goods in one or more geographic locations. Perhaps you are a long haul driver, and you pass through several states, including Ohio,...
Man charged with OVI after walking into highway traffic
On Nov. 3, drivers reported a man standing in Ohio highway traffic after his car reportedly broke down on the side of the road. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found him trying to drive the vehicle on just a rim with no tire. Before the authorities caught...
Learn more: The DUI process
Being involved in a routine traffic stop can be stressful enough on its own, and any additional charges may only add to the difficulty of the situation. Perhaps during a recent traffic stop, you were expecting to receive a warning or ticket for speeding, only to find...
Actor Christopher McDonald accused of drunk driving
Ohio fans of the "Happy Gilmore" television show may be interested to learn that actor Christopher McDonald was charged with DUI on Sept. 28. He was reportedly taken into police custody at 9:27 p.m. by the California Highway Patrol. It was reported that the actor was...
Former Ohio State quarterback charged with OVI
Heisman Trophy winner and former Ohio State University quarterback Troy Smith has been charged with possessing drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence, according to media reports. Police say that Smith was not taken into custody, but officers at the scene...
Making smart decisions about your future by drinking responsibly
Facing accusations for driving under the influence of alcohol can be stressful and daunting. You might wish to avoid a similar circumstance entirely by staying sober and strictly adhering to Ohio state laws, but you may also enjoy celebrating with your friends on...
Tiger Woods set to begin diversion program
Ohio fans of superstar golfer Tiger Woods might be interested in learning that he is scheduled to plead guilty in his DUI case and begin his diversion program on Oct. 27. Woods will plead guilty to reckless driving and be placed on probation for one year. If he is...
