Police Dash Cams and Their Use in Ohio DUI Cases
How Do Police Dashboard Cameras Work? As technology continues to improve, the use of video cameras in dashboard cameras and body cameras by police has increased dramatically. These videos are now a crucial part of a DUI case. Are Police Dash Cameras Always On? Dashboard-mounted cameras are continuously running. Most will automatically turn on and record when the officer activates his overhead lights, but they […]
Little Known Traffic Violations Used By The Police To Stop And Check For DUIs. Part 2-
There are a number of traffic violations which many people don’t even realize are against the law. These violations are often used by the Police and Highway Patrol to make traffic stops, especially at night to check for impaired drivers. This is part of a series of blogs I will be writing to provide information […]
Little Known Traffic Violations Used By The Police To Stop And Check For DUIs. Part 1
There are a number of traffic violations which many people don’t even realize are against the law. These violations are often used by the Police and Highway Patrol to make traffic stops, especially at night to check for impaired drivers. This is part of a series of blogs I will be writing to provide information […]
What to Know about Ohio’s New Open Container Law
Open Container Law in Ohio A bill was passed by the House and Senate in Ohio that would allow an adult to carry an open container of alcohol in “outdoor refreshment areas”. Governor Kasich signed the bill and it is effective immediately. Provided the alcohol was purchased in a designated zone, these areas would be […]
Thinking About Drinking At The Republican Convention?
Following the miraculous victory of the Cleveland Cavaliers, anyone who found themselves celebrating in Northeast Ohio witnessed something not seen in fifty-two years, a championship. Following game seven, and especially during the victory parade, the people of Cleveland could be found not only celebrating in the local bars, but also on the streets. Even with […]
Why You Should Resist Resisting Arrest in Ohio
In Ohio, you can be charged with resisting arrest if you forcefully resist arrest or interfere with an officer arresting someone else. The important thing to note here is that the arrest must be lawful, meaning an officer cannot arrest you just because they do not like your attitude. You must give the officer probable […]
Texting While Driving Could Cost You More
While it is currently illegal to text while driving in the state of Ohio, it is only a secondary offense. This means a police officer must pull you over for some other illegal act such as speeding or improperly changing lanes. There is a bill pending that could turn texting while driving into a primary […]
Small Crimes, Big Penalties
There are a lot of small, very common laws that most people break on a daily basis because they either do not know it is illegal or they assume that everyone else is breaking it so there is no harm done. However, if you are charged with this crime, the punishment can be much worse […]
St. Patrick’s Day and DUI checkpoints – Breaking News!
BREAKING NEWS! Summit County Task Force is preparing for a significant presence on St. Patty’s day! It is reported that there will be multiple DUI checkpoints throughout the Summit County area. It is confirmed that the Summit County Task Force will be conducting Checkpoints on Market street next to the WQMX radio station and on […]
Increase in Drugged Driving in Ohio
Many drivers might not know that drugged driving results in the same penalties as drunk driving in the state of Ohio. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has reported that higher number of teens driving while under the influence of marijuana than alcohol. According to a survey, 1 in 6 teens reported to driving while […]