Close

Articles Posted in Speedy Trial

Updated:

Ohio Supreme Court Settles Speedy Trial Issue in DUI/OVI Cases

In DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), a defendant is sometimes charged with two OVI charges.  One charge is OVI ‘impaired’, based on operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.  The other charge is OVI ‘per se’, based on operating a vehicle with a prohibited concentration of…

Updated:

The Speedy Trial Clock In Ohio DUI/OVI Cases With Blood Or Urine Tests

Four months after Brittany was arrested and charged with OVI, the government charged her with a second count of OVI. In November, Brittany was arrested for OVI. On the day of her arrest, she submitted a urine sample, and she was charged with OVI. Three weeks later, the urine sample…

Contact Us