I Have Been Charged with Drunk Driving, but not under R.C. 4511. How Is that Possible?

If you are stopped in a municipality, then you may be charged by that municipality’s local ordinance against drunk.  These local ordinances are generally copied word for word from the state statute, and though they have different numerical designations, you will still likely see the familiar two tiered charging structure.  If there isn’t a local… Read More: I Have Been Charged with Drunk Driving, but not under… »

Example of the Difference between Per Se Charges and Impaired Charges

Here’s a real life example of the difference between an “impaired” charge and a “per se” charge.  On Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at 8:47 p.m., Mark G. Brickman, was pulled over for speeding while driving on State Route 82 in Aurora, Ohio. Results of a blood alcohol test performed on Mr. Brickman showed a 0.024%… Read More: Example of the Difference between Per Se Charges and Impaired… »

Why Am I Being Charged With Drunk Driving Twice on My Citation?

Usually when you are charged with DUI, you are actually being charged with two, not one, violations of law.  The two charges are like twin brothers, but they are not identical twin brothers.  They are fraternal twins.  The first violation you are charged with is R.C. 4511.19(A)(1).  For the purposes of this discussion, this first… Read More: Why Am I Being Charged With Drunk Driving Twice on… »