February 12, 2026 | DUI/OVI

Open container laws are designed to discourage drinking in or around motor vehicles and to support Ohio’s impaired driving enforcement efforts. While many people associate these laws with OVI charges, an open container violation can occur even when a driver is not legally intoxicated. What Is an Open Container Under Ohio Law? Under Ohio law,… read more

September 24, 2025 | DUI/OVI

Being arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), often called DUI, is always stressful. However, if this is your third offense in Ohio, the consequences become far more severe. A third OVI is treated as a repeat offense under state law, meaning harsher penalties, longer license suspensions, and even mandatory jail time.  Learning… read more

July 3, 2024 | DUI/OVI

If you’re facing charges related to driving under the influence in Cincinnati, Ohio, it’s important to know how a super DUI/OVI might impact your case. While “super DUI” isn’t officially recognized as a legal classification within Ohio law, this term is colloquially used to describe an operating a vehicle under the Influence (OVI) offense that… read more

March 24, 2023 | DUI/OVI

If you’ve been arrested or convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OVI) or a related offense in Cincinnati, Ohio, you likely had your license suspended. To reinstate your driver’s license, you must pay a $475 fee to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMW) – but where does that… read more