Ohio’s new recreational marijuana laws have not altered marijuana OVI laws. This law prohibits operating a vehicle ‘under the influence’ of marijuana, since marijuana is deemed a “drug of abuse.” If the level of metabolites is above 50 ng/mL in your blood, or above 35 ng/mL in your urine, you can be charged with a DUI […]
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A misdemeanor drug possession charge is less serious than a felony charge. Typically, they carry milder punishments and consequences. Misdemeanors are classified from minor misdemeanors to first-degree misdemeanors. Misdemeanor drug charges include possessing a small amount of illegal drugs, cultivating less than 200 grams of marijuana, and possessing drug paraphernalia. Drug paraphernalia can be any
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Being convicted of a drug crime in Ohio can have life-long consequences. After you have followed any orders made by the court, including paying fines, serving jail time, or serving probation, other repercussions can make your life difficult. Being forced to report your conviction on job and school applications could hinder your professional career, and
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In Ohio, post-conviction relief is a petition seeking a remedy from the court. Typically, individuals will ask for a reversal of a conviction, a sentence reduction, or a release from prison. Even if you were convicted many years ago, you may still be able to seek post-conviction relief. The court allows for appeals if new
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Probation is an alternative to serving jail time that some convicted individuals may be eligible for. Before probation was established, all those convicted of a crime had to serve at least some jail time. However, it was determined that jail time was not an appropriate punishment for all crimes or convictions. During probation, individuals must
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Being convicted of a DUI can have negative consequences that follow you around for life. In Ohio, removing first-time, non-violent offenses is typically possible through expungement. Unfortunately, a DUI or OVI is not eligible for expungement and, therefore, cannot be sealed from the public. Ohio law prevents any offense related to driving under the influence
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If you have been pulled over for a suspected DUI or OVI, you may be subject to breath testing. Under Ohio law, breath testing must be administered within three hours of the alleged violation. The Ohio Department of Health regulates how and when all breathalyzer machines are inspected and calibrated. They also regulate the issuance
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Commercial drivers are held to higher standards when it comes to drunk driving and driving under the influence. Although non-commercial drivers over 21 years old must have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of below .08 while driving, commercial drivers are required to have a BAC of less than .04 while operating a commercial vehicle. If
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In Ohio, installing an ignition interlock device is mandatory if you have been arrested for Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI) more than once. However, if it’s your first offense, you may still be required to install an ignition interlock device at the judge’s discretion. An ignition interlock device is only mandatory if you’d like to
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