drunk driving

Ohio drivers know that a conviction for drunk driving can lead to serious criminal and administrative penalties. However, many assume the simplest way to move on from this type of incident is to plead guilty, pay the fines and accept whatever punishments come. In...

When a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it increases his or her chances of causing an accident. The risk of a crash is one of the primary reasons Ohio laws are stringent regarding drunk driving, and the penalties are steep for those convicted of this...

A sergeant in the Cleveland Police Department is now on restricted leave after he was arrested and charged with intoxicated operation of a vehicle. The Ohio officer was driving when his vehicle struck a parked car. Body camera footage from officers on the scene shows...

Ohio laws regarding intoxicated driving are strict, and those convicted of this type of offense can face penalties that can range from expensive fines to time behind bars. The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently stated that most drunk driving arrests happen at night,...

The holiday season typically means more people will be on the road, and this means an increase in the number of people driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drunk driving can bring steep penalties for those convicted, including loss of driving...

A recent fatal accident in Ohio involving a wrong-way driver could lead to serious criminal charges. Law enforcement suspects the driver responsible for the crash was under the influence of alcohol at the time. The accident happened when a 63-year-old driver was...

An Ohio driver is facing serious legal repercussions after an arrest for intoxicated driving. At the time of her most recent drunk driving arrest, she was apparently operating a vehicle while on a suspended license. Police had been notified by witnesses that a car was...

Breathalyzer tests can underpin drunk driving charges which can create serious upheaval for accused drivers, including truck drivers. Truck drivers can face serious consequences associated with a drunk driving arrest and if they refuse a breathalyzer test. There are...

An Ohio driver was arrested this past week after law enforcement initially pulled him over for suspected intoxicated driving. Police noted that during the traffic stop, the driver was extremely talkative. During his conversation with police, he also apparently...

Ohio laws are clear on driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Drivers convicted of drunk driving could face time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and other consequences that can have a significant impact on their lives. A growing issue in Ohio...