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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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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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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What is the penalty for a third time dUI in Ohio? The potential penalties for a third offense OVI in Ohio vary, depending on the amount of alcohol that was in your system, as measured by a blood, breath, or urine test. The penalties are quite severe. Although we talk about the minimum penalties below,
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What Is The Penalty For A Second-Time DUI in Ohio? The potential penalties for a second offense OVI in Ohio vary, depending on the amount of alcohol that was in your system, as measured by a blood, breath, or urine test. OVI, or Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs, is also
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What Is The Penalty For A First-Time OVI in Ohio? The potential penalties for a first offense OVI in Ohio vary, depending on the amount of alcohol that was in your system, as measured by a blood, breath, or urine test. OVI, or Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs, is also
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