There are three phases involved when an officer arrests you for an OVI. The first Phase is Vehicle In Motion (witnessing the car's movement). Then it is on to Phase II, the Personal Contact Phase. The first task of Phase II begins as the suspect vehicle and the patrol vehicle have come to complete stop. [...]
People are injured and killed by drunk drivers every day. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, almost 13,000 people were killed in 2007 in alcohol-related crashes. Countless other people suffered serious injuries in automobile accidents caused by drunk drivers. Given the death and destruction that is caused due to alcohol related negligence each year, many [...]
The Wiretap Act is a federal law that is aimed at protecting your privacy in your communications with other persons. Usually,when you think of a "wiretap," the first thing that comes to mind is someone listening to your telephone calls. But, the Act protects more than that. Under the Act, it is illegal to: Intentionally, or [...]
When a police officer arrests a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer may request that the driver take a breath, blood or urine test. Under Ohio law, if the person refuses to take a test, his driving privileges are suspended for one-year. This suspension is not through a [...]
If you have been wrongfully accused of driving while intoxicated, you’re probably feeling very frightened and frustrated. There are, however, several things you can do to help your case. Read through the following to learn more about wrongful DWI arrests and how to vindicate yourself. Causes of a Wrongful DWI Arrest Did you know that [...]
There are many common sources of error in the use of breathalyzers, devices designed to measure the amount of alcohol in an one's breath. Homeostatic variables, i.e. the differences in biological makeup of individuals, can have a drastic effect on the results of a breath test. The computers inside breathalyzers work by multiplying the amount of alcohol [...]
In Ohio, even if a police officer does not have a reasonable suspicion that criminal activity is afoot, he may approach and make contact with a citizen. This type of encounter is referred to as a "voluntary contact." If an officer suspects criminal activity, he may ask for identifying information–this consists of your name, birthdate, [...]
Wireless routers have enabled computer users to "unplug" and access the internet from anywhere within the router’s range. This range continues to increase as technology advances and the use of range boosters becomes more widespread. For example, there are systems available for farmers that allow the range of their wireless router to extend approximately two [...]
Ohio just joined a waive of other states that have recently reduced some of the long prison sentences that were a hallmark of the nation’s war on drugs. House Bill 86 rolls back much of the tough-on-crime attitude that has dominated Ohio state government for decades, and has resulted in a prison system with a [...]
It smokes like marijuana, gets users high like marijuana, it even sells at prices similar to marijuana, and until very recently, this blend of herbs and spices called "K2" was completely legal. As of October 24, however, anyone caught with the substances could be charged with a drug offenses, including possession, trafficking or manufacturing. K2 [...]