The acronym DUI is short for "driving under the influence," which means that someone is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. An OVI, or "operating a vehicle impaired" charge, means essentially the same thing to the point where they are often used interchangeably. OVI is the commonly used term in Ohio.
According to one recent study, about 15,035 motorists across the state were arrested for impaired driving in 2022 alone. While this does represent about a 20%...
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It’s illegal to operate a car or truck while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, some people may not realize that, if you drive a boat while impaired, you may need the services of an Ohio criminal defense attorney.
In Ohio, intoxicated boating does not fall under automotive DUI/OVI. Instead, there’s a separate Operating Under the Influence (OUI) law with its own set of penalties.
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In order to be convicted of an Ohio DUI offense, not only must you have blood levels above legal limits for alcohol or drugs, but you also must be “operating” a “motor vehicle.” In order to better understand what this entails, you need to know how to define these two terms correctly.
What Is a Vehicle?
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On April 4th, 2023, it became illegal in most situations for drivers in Ohio to use or even hold a phone or other electronic device.
The state unveiled a public awareness campaign to draw attention to the strengthened distracted driving laws. The campaign encourages drivers to ‘Lock Your Screen Before You Rock the Road,’ and use slogans such as ‘Phones Down. It's the Law’ on marketing materials.
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Ohio law is a complex network of regulations, statutes, and court decisions. Our society would be utterly chaotic without these laws, of course, with rampant crime and unsafe streets disrupting everyday life.
However, the law is not perfect - many laws contain vague language that allows for interpretation. This means there may be subtle variations in how each lawyer or judge understands and applies the law in individual cases. These interpretations benefit the accused in some cases, but benef...
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