I was cited with a DUI last night. Tomorrow is my initial court hearing. What should I do at this initial hearing?

In my opinion, the first thing you should do is educate yourself about your situation. Before you decide how to handle the case, you should have...

What should I plead or say to the judge?

You will have three or four options at the first court appearance: (1) plead guilty; (2) plead no contest; (3) plead not guilty; and possibly (4)...

Does this apply to holman vs state of ohio?

Your friend, the off-duty officer, can testify on your behalf. There are two stages at which you may want your friend to testify. First, at a...

In OHIO when is a person considered under "arrest"?

Yes, you were under arrest under Ohio law. Ohio uses a four-part test to determine whether an arrest has occurred: (1) the officer intended to...

You and the officer have a difference of opinion. The officer's opinion is you were probably under the influence, and your opinion is you were not...

My daughter got arrested for an OVI in Ohio, her 1st...what should I do/ expect

Before her court appearance Tuesday, there are three questions your daughter will need to answer: (1) should I plead guilty or not guilty; (2)...

In an OVI case involving a breath test and a sobriety checkpoint, there are a multitude of arguments which may be used for the defense. For the...

How long is a Ohio license suspension?

If your driver's license was issued by the State of Ohio and you were convicted of DUI in Illinois, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will send you...

Is it common for someone not even double the limit to fail every part of the sobriety test?

The short answer to your question is "yes". When the officer said "you failed every part of the test", he was using the term "failed" loosely. ...

It is impossible to predict the likelihood of an OVI conviction based on the information available. You and/or your attorney will need to closely...