Month: August 2024
Month: August 2024
Most Dangerous Days of the Year
- August 25, 2024
- DUI Defense
Disaster can strike at any moment – even on one of the most joyous days of the year. Believe it or not, holidays are some of the most dangerous days for DUI accidents – and it is no wonder considering the non-stop barrage of marketing and advertising of alcohol products leading up to these annual milestones. If you are like most, you are a cautious and careful driver 365 days of the year. However, as the following article will detail, there are ce[ ... ]
Know your Limits: How much Alcohol is in Your Favorite Craft Beers?
- August 20, 2024
- DUI Defense
The craft beer revolution has taken Cincinnati, Ohio by storm. From MadTree to Rhinegeist, Braxton Brewery to Listerman’s, these breweries have made the Queen City a destination for quality craft beer. Options are endless; individuals flock to these breweries and request them at local bars because of the unique taste and/or seasonal flavor, but they sometimes forget: these local craft beers are high in alcohol content. And you have to remember; one beer[ ... ]
Has Uber decreased drunk driving incidents?
- August 16, 2024
- DUI Defense
The numbers don’t lie: The rise of Uber and other ride-sharing services is saving lives. Report after report is showing that this is true. We have compiled some of the research results right here for you: According to a recent Entrepreneur article, Temple University researchers found that Uber’s entry into California markets reduced DUI deaths between 2009 and 2014. On average, the number of alcohol-related driving deaths decreased by between 3.6[ ... ]
SCOTUS to Rule on Drunk Driving Tests
- August 13, 2024
- DUI Defense Ohio Driving Laws
On December 11, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed to hear several cases that could change drunk driving investigations nationwide. These cases relate to whether or not a search warrant is necessary before forcing someone to take a breath or blood test to measure his breath or blood alcohol content (BAC). If SCOTUS rules that forced BAC testing without a search warrant is unconstitutional, the decision would force changes in Ohio law. Wha[ ... ]
DUI Across the Tri-State
- August 9, 2024
- DUI Defense
Kentucky. Ohio. Indiana. If you live in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, you probably cross state lines quite frequently. Even though our states are neighbors, that doesn’t mean we have the same laws. If you drive in and out of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, or cities nearby in Indiana, it is important to know that each state has different penalties for a DUI. If you get a DUI in Ohio, and within five years, you get another DUI, this time in Indiana, yo[ ... ]
New Driving Restrictions to Keep Teens Safe on the Road
- August 3, 2024
- Ohio Driving Laws
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is why Ohio has taken strides to keep inexperienced teen drivers safe on the road. As of July 8, 2015, drivers who are issued a probationary license are restricted on when they can drive and how many passengers can be in the car. In the past, these restrictions were based on the age of the driver, but this new dri[ ... ]
