The Prescription Drug Defense

February 17th, 2012 by DaytonDUI No comments »

Ritalin

While many people think of impaired driving as involving alcohol, we are increasingly seeing people accused of being impaired by prescription drugs.  Clients are surprised to learn that the same harsh penalties that apply to alcohol impairment also apply to prescription drug impairment.  You need an attorney who knows how to fight a drugged driving case.

Drugged driving cases involving prescription drugs present a problem for law enforcement as indicators of prescription drug use are less apparent.  The standardized [Read the full post. . .]

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Ohio DUI Law: Crossing Jurisdictional Lines

February 16th, 2012 by DaytonDUI No comments »

 

Jukebox in Glopheim café, Norway.

THE FACTS: Suppose a person sits at a bar in Richmond, Indiana listening to John Mellencamp on the juke box and drinks to a point where he exceed the .08% BAC limit in Indiana.  The person then gets in his car and drives from Richmond, Indiana into Ohio.  While in Ohio and still in excess of the .08% BAC limit he drives through Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.  Leaving Enon, the driver is noticed by a citizen who alerts [Read the full post. . .]

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Ohio DUI Law: Your Right To A Speedy Trial

February 15th, 2012 by DaytonDUI No comments »

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Your right to a speedy and public trial is enshrined in the Bill of Rights.  The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides,

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted

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Ohio’s Marihuana Possession Laws

February 14th, 2012 by DaytonDUI 1 comment »

English: Marijuana seeds. Español: Semillas de...

Marihuana is illegal in Ohio.  See O.R.C. 2925.11.  While some states have taken steps to legalize, decriminalize or actively not enforce marihuana laws, Ohio maintains criminal penalties for possession of even small amounts of pot.  The Ohio State Highway Patrol has stepped up marihuana enforcement and local police, depending on the jurisdiction, are vigilant in enforcing marihuana laws.  Unlike many other states, Ohio’s penalties are based entirely on weight.  Even a trace amount of a controlled substance may be [Read the full post. . .]

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Ohio Has Declared War on Drunk Drivers

February 13th, 2012 by DaytonDUI No comments »

In 1982, Ohio declared “WAR” on drunk driving.  Since that time Ohio has devised one of the toughest DUI systems in the nation.  By creating a civil penalty called an automatic license suspension, even a first time DUI results in an immediate loss of your “right” to drive.  A conviction can result in a jail sentence ranging from the mandatory minimum three days to a maximum of six months and a minimum fine of $375.00 up to $1,075.  Conviction of [Read the full post. . .]

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