Is physical control better than OVI?

Is physical control better than OVI? According to Ohio OVI laws, a physical control charge could face the same penalties as a DUI, including six months jail time and up to $1,000 in fines. Find a lawyer in your area.

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North Carolina DUI

When faced with a North Carolina DUI conviction, there are several issues to consider. Understanding the laws and penalties associated with drunk driving can help. Find out more here!

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You can Get a DUI from Taking Cough Syrup

Whether or not you will successfully be able to fight a codeine-based DUI charge will depend on several factors. However, in most states, driving under the influence of drugs is the same as driving under the influence of alcohol. In a situation in which you have not been drinking or abusing drugs, it is always best to opt for a breath test and/or road-side sobriety test to prove to the officer on-the-spot that you are not intoxicated. Driving while intoxicated laws also differ on this issue from state to state, you can find out about the laws in your state here.

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How much does a DUI attorney cost?

DUI and criminal attorneys tend to bill slightly differently than personal injury attorneys. Some personal injury attorneys will accept a case on a contingent basis. Not so with criminal attorneys. DUI and criminal attorneys usually require a deposit up front.

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NY DWI: Why The Charge May Apply Even If You Weren’t Actually Driving

If that sounds odd to you, you’re not alone. One of the more peculiar rules in New York concerns the ability to be arrested for drunk driving even if you weren’t actually driving the car. Simply getting into a car when over the legal blood alcohol limit may be enough for an arrest. Our New York legal expert explains the controversy surrounding the law.

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