What are the laws that make a DUI checkpoint valid?

The rules for determining whether a checkpoint is valid are found in case law. There are no specific rules regarding the number of officers or...

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As you are already in the diversion program for a previous offense, the outcome of your current Underage Alcohol Consumption charge will have a...

A 17 year old was at a party and was charged with underage consumption even though she wasn't drinking ...what to do?

There may be a middle ground between fighting it and letting it go. Many juvenile courts have diversion programs. If she is accepted into a...

Charged with an OVI in Union County Ohio. What can I expect?

The prosecution's ability to prove you are guilty of OVI is questionable because the prosecution must prove you 'operated' the vehicle. To operate...

Pulled for a DUI in Ohio. Double Jeopardy????

As a practical matter, most courts will not allow you to pay the fine for one charge if the traffic ticket contains multiple charges. As a legal...

Will an underage drinking offense limit my ability to study abroad?

Your question was placed in the category of 'Underage Drinking', so it's being answered by lawyers with expertise in criminal defense. Your...

Can I get my second OVI dismissed through Miranda?

Although you have some very interesting issues regarding the DUI/OVI investigation in your case, the answer to your question "can I get my second...

This is a great question. The 'right' answer varies from person to person. Generally speaking, pleading not guilty is a better strategy because...

Yes. An Administrative License Suspension (ALS) and an OVI suspension are two separate suspensions. In your case, an ALS was imposed by the Ohio...

My son a 18 yr old freshman was issued a citation for underage consumption

As this is a first offense, your son may be eligible to participate in a diversion program. If the requirements of the diversion program are met,...