Ohio has established significant penalties for those who are charged and convicted of OVI. Punishments typically include jail time and fines, but that’s not all. Convicted offenders also face administrative penalties, including license suspension. Additionally, an OVI conviction, even a first-time conviction, can have severe impacts on your life and livelihood due to the criminal...

Intoxicated driving is one of the most common criminal charges in Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that 19,008 people were arrested on OVI charges in the state in 2018 alone. No matter the specific circumstances, an OVI charge is always a serious matter. Even a first-time OVI conviction could result in a defendant...

Find out how long points stay on your license in Ohio and how many points it takes to suspend your license. Learn about the Ohio point system and its impact on your driving privileges.

Understanding the differences between OVI, DUI, DWI, and OMVI is essential. Learn the distinctions, legal implications, and terminology in our informative guide.

Like every other state, Ohio law criminalizes certain sexual acts. Typically, sex crimes are those sexual acts that violate the rights of others. Often, the rights violated in sex crimes center around a victim’s right to privacy and personal choice. But you are wondering, Is voyeurism illegal? The answer is yes. In fact, voyeurism is...

Have you ever had a drink and felt that it affected you more than usual? Many factors impact alcohol tolerance and blood alcohol content, such as weight, metabolism, and food consumed while drinking. Unfortunately, this means that you may drive after drinking without knowing your abilities are impaired. In Ohio, this is known as operating...

Ohio law prohibits individuals intoxicated by alcohol or drugs from carrying a firearm. For obvious reasons, Ohio lawmakers doubt the decision-making ability of anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. By punishing individuals drunk while carrying a gun, this law aims to deter others from committing the violation. Contact us online or call (937)...

According to the CDC, there were 24,576 homicides in the United States in 2020. Broadly, homicide is defined as the deliberate and unlawful killing of another person. There are many ways people commit murder using objects clearly defined as weapons, everyday objects, or no weapon at all. However, there are three categories of commonly used...

Embezzlement is one of the most commonly prosecuted white-collar crimes in America’s state and federal courts. However, the laws surrounding embezzlement are complex, and those who face these serious charges often lack a full understanding of how they allegedly broke the law. At Gounaris Abboud, LPA, our dedicated team of white-collar criminal defense attorneys has...

Your Driving Under Suspension in Ohio Questions Answered In Ohio, OVI means operating a vehicle impaired. It falls under the same umbrella of charges as a DUI (driving under the influence) but applies to both motorized and non-motorized vehicles. In Ohio, you commit driving under OVI suspension when you operate a vehicle with a driver’s...