Traffic offenses
Do You Have to Take Field Sobriety Tests in Kentucky?
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Absolutely not. You are never obligated to prove to an officer or deputy that you ARE NOT committing a crime. It is not illegal to drink and drive, and if you don’t feel comfortable taking the tests, you cannot be forced to. The law presumes you are innocent until the police can [...]
Penalties Increase for Drunk Driving Offenses in Ohio
Friday, January 16th, 2009In September of 2008, new changes went into effect for Ohio laws governing allegations of “Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs” (OMVI). Formally nown as “DUIs,” Ohio’s “OMVI” statute was recently overhauled by the Ohio legislature. Among other changes, the new provisions increase penalties for particular offenses, increase mandatory minimums [...]
Do You Have the Right Auto Insurance?
Friday, January 16th, 2009Many of us do not completely understand the type or amount of auto insurance which we carry.
“Liability” insurance coverage is what protects us in case we are at fault for causing an accident. If you do not have enough insurance to cover someone’s damages, they could sue and o after your personal assets. Every state [...]
Appeals Court Makes it Easier to Arrest Drivers Under 21 for DUI
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009The First District Court of Appeals (Hamilton County, OH) rejected well settled law that required police officers to look for “slight indicators of impairment,” when deciding to arrest a driver under the age of 21 for DUI. In its opinion, the Court held that despite passing the field sobriety tests, an 18-year-old’s glassy, bloodshot eyes [...]
Police Officer Has Probable Cause for Traffic Stop Even if Control Device is not Authorized by Statute
Monday, August 28th, 2006The Ohio Supreme Court recently made an important decision in the case of Bowling Green vs. Godwin which affects many people, especially those suspected of driving under the influence or persons who may have contraband in their vehicle. The question before the Court was whether a police officer has probable cause to stop someone when [...]