Tag Archives: DUI
Drinking and Driving on Halloween Could Haunt You for Years
The annual Halloween Block Party in Athens, Ohio, draws thousands of people to Southeastern Ohio for several blocks of music and live entertainment. For more than 40 years, people have dressed up and partied during the Block Party typically held on the Saturday closest to Halloween. With Halloween actually falling on a Saturday this year […]
Dangers of Drinking and Driving Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the official beginning of summer for most, and this means an increase in families traveling on the roadway for picnics, vacations and parties. AAA predicts more than 1.45 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles this upcoming weekend. However, this fun holiday can be one of the most dangerous times […]
How to Deal with DUI Charges During Spring Break
Students throughout the country spend their spring semester anticipating the week-long vacation relaxing from academic requirements and enjoying time spent with friends. Whether students travel or stay in their home states, alcohol consumption is a large part of spring break. The spring break periods for Ohio State University, Ohio Dominican University, Franklin University and DeVry University […]
New Smartphone Applications Can Determine Blood Alcohol Content
The use of technology and smart phones has been on the rise in recent years, and now developers have established applications that could help drunk drivers find alternative ways to get home safely. According to Popular Science, the makers of a portable breath analysis device called Breathometer have teamed up with ride-sharing company Uber to […]
The Consequences for a High BAC during a DUI Arrest
Any DUI charge carries very serious consequences that could affect your life for years to come. However, if a driver is found to have a blood alcohol level that is above .17, he or she can be charged under even more strenuous circumstances. A DUI offense involving a high BAC level carries even steeper penalties […]
Holiday Celebrations and DUI Warnings
With the winter holidays right around the corner, it’s important to remember that law enforcement will be out on the streets, keeping an eye out for those driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Checkpoints will be set up across the state to catch both local drivers and those visiting from out-of-state. Police will […]
The Impact of a DUI on a Professional’s Career
In a recent incident, a school bus driver in central Ohio has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of drunken driving and endangering children. On November 25, a school bus was pulled over after several individuals reported erratic driving. The bus’s driver admitted to drinking alcohol before beginning her route, and an open container of whiskey […]
A Closer Look at What 0.05 BAC Means
With such a big change on the discussion table about what the legal BAC means, it’s important to closely examine what impact the NTSB’s proposition would have. In a drastic step to decrease drunk driving, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report earlier this year recommending that states lower the level of blood […]
Holiday Season Means DUI Checkpoints
‘Tis the season for holiday parties, meaning ’tis the season for frequent DUI stops. Police will be on the lookout for drunk drivers, and are likely to set up OVI checkpoints this season. Despite what you may have heard, police officers are not prone to let drivers they suspect of driving under the influence off […]
