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Autobahn Top-Speed Test: Reckless Driving?

A driver may face up to two years in a German prison for driving at 257 mph on the Autobahn.  Authorities allege he was driving carelessly at an inappropriate speed.  In Ohio, we would call it reckless operation of a vehicle.  But what constitutes reckless operation?  Allegations of driving recklessly…

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Nate Hobbs’ Case and Detentions for DUI / OVI investigations

Although it is starting to look like it, this is not a blog about NFL players charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio).  Recent articles discussed the cases of Henry Ruggs III and Geno Smith because those cases illustrated legal concepts related to DUI/OVI. The last article, about Geno Smith’s…

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Geno Smith’s Case and Pre-Stop Evidence of DUI / OVI

I heard a report that Geno Smith, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, was stopped for speeding and arrested on suspicion of DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio).  My first thought was, “speeding doesn’t sound like evidence of DUI”.  It turns out Smith was allegedly going 96 mph in a 60 mph…

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Brain Imaging to Detect Marijuana Intoxication

Determining whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana is challenging.  The standardized field sobriety tests used to predict alcohol levels are ineffective for marijuana intoxication.  Levels of THC and its metabolites in blood and urine are not closely correlated with marijuana intoxication.  So, how can law enforcement determine…

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Does Ohio’s Drugged Driving ‘Per Se’ Law Unconstitutionally Punish Status?

When a person uses marijuana, the high from the THC last for about two hours, but the THC metabolites are detectable in the person’s urine for up to five weeks.  Suppose a person smokes marijuana and a week later is pulled over and investigated for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio). …

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Infrastructure Bill May Deputize Your Car to Detect DUI/OVI

The recently passed Infrastructure Bill has been hailed as a once-in-a-generation investment in the roads, bridges, ports and railways that serve as the backbone of our country’s transportation network.  It has also been decried as another example of runaway government spending.  The description of the Bill depends on who is…

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Dominy Law Firm Named “Tier 1 Best Law Firm” for DUI / OVI Defense in Ohio

The Dominy Law Firm was recently listed as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report.  The publication’s rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, as well as peer review from leading attorneys.  The Dominy Law Firm is…

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Henry Ruggs III and Sentencing for Vehicular Homicide & Vehicular Assault

What sentence is Henry Ruggs III facing?  The (former) wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders was recently involved in a collision which killed one person and injured another.  He was charged with multiple offenses, including the Nevada equivalents of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Aggravated Vehicular Assault.  The Ruggs incident…

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Top Shelf DUI Defenses Served In Las Vegas

After being canceled in 2020 due to some global pandemic, the annual DUI seminar in Las Vegas resumed in October of 2021.  This year’s theme was ‘Top Shelf DUI Defenses’.  The National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) assembled a marvelous menu…

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A Tale of Two Cities: Destroyed Evidence in Ohio DUI / OVI Cases

In a DUI case (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), what happens when evidence is destroyed because a prosecutor does not timely respond to a specific request for that evidence?  It depends on the jurisdiction.  In ten of Ohio’s 12 appellate districts, the case would likely be dismissed.  In the other two…

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