A video showing an overdosed Ohio man behind the wheel of a car recently made waves in the media. The man survived, but the incident is indicative of a growing opioid problem that is happening in Ohio along with several other states. According to the chief government...
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Drunk driving cases increased in 2016
An increasing number of motorists are getting charged with drunk driving offenses during the daytime hours, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. The OHP reports that the number of drunk driving arrests in the state has increased, and many of the cases have occurred...
Mom accused of drunk driving with minor in the vehicle
On March 28, it was reported that a 24-year-old woman was accused of drunk driving with a minor child in the vehicle when she was stopped by a sheriff's deputy on Interstate 275 in Ohio. According to the affidavit, the Kentucky woman had a blood-alcohol content of...
Ohio man allegedly drove with suspended license
According to a local news station, an Ohio man who had his license suspended after a fatal accident in which he was allegedly intoxicated has been driving. In March, the station reported that the man drove down the street where he lives and pulled into the driveway....
Drunk driving and firearm charges aimed at Ohio lawmaker
The Butler County Sheriff's office confirmed that a deputy arrested the state representative for the district that includes portions of Hamilton, Fairfield, Ross, Hanover and St. Clair townships. The 32-year-old lawmaker apparently passed out behind the wheel of a...
Warrants now required for OVI blood tests
In Ohio, it is illegal for people to refuse breath or urine testing when they have been arrested for operating vehicles while under the influence if they have prior OVI convictions within the last 20 years. Previously, it was also illegal for them to refuse blood...
NFL star faces uncertain future after DUI guilty plea
Being convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol can lead to severe criminal penalties in Ohio and around the country, but the consequences of a DUI charge can be more profound for those who drive for a living or work in the public eye. Many of...
Police arrest man twice in one night
According to police, a 49-year-old Ohio man was arrested twice in one evening for drunk driving. A police officer first stopped the man at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2017, in response to a call regarding an impaired driver. The man ran through a stop sign...
Can sobriety tests be used to determine weed impairment?
Ohio motorists are often well aware of the field sobriety tests that authorities may use to determine if a driver is operating a vehicle while impaired. However, defense attorneys have argued that these tests should not be used to determine if someone is high from...
Passing a Breathalyzer can still result in a DUI charge
When Ohio drivers pass a Breathalyzer test after being pulled over, they may believe that they are in the clear. However, a Breathalyzer, which measures the amount of alcohol people have in their blood, may only be one type of evidence that can be used in determining...