Brown Law Office OVI/DUI News

The Ninth District Court of Appeals held today that an officer did not have probable cause to arrest a motorist for OVI/DUI when there was no indication of impaired driving, and the officer did not substantially comply with the NHTSA standards for field sobriety tests.  In State v. Hopp, 2016-Ohio-8027, the Court held that an officer did not have probable cause to arrest the motorist for OVI/DUI notwithstanding that the motorist had the scent of alcohol, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and admitting to consuming alcohol.  The Court focused on the fact that there was no evidence of irregular driving in determining that there was no probable cause to arrest.  A link to the decision can be found here.

http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/9/2016/2016-Ohio-8027.pdf

Contact the Brown Law Office for a free consultation today at 330-601-0101 if you are charged with OVI/DUI or a criminal offense.  The OVI/DUI attorneys at the Brown Law Office have the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively defend your case, and are a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.