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I was arrested this weekend for ovi and child saftey seat I wanted to know what is the difference between ovi and dui and dus. Also can I be charged with child indangering if it was not put on the ticket i was giving or am i only being charged with the two offense that i mention
ok she was driving home on the freeway and she was pulled over for swaring lanes and she was drinking yes they had her do a breathe test and she was over the limit her kids were in the car the state parole give her a ticket for ovi and child saftey seats and swearing lanes and she has never been in trouble so what can she expect when she goes to court
She can expect that the judge will read her the riot act and I have every faith that the judge will also use every means at his disposal to see to it that this never happens again.That means prosecuting her to the fullest extent of the law.Driving drunk is bad enough,driving drunk with children is outrageous!
I did a quick search of the applicable Ohio laws on child endangerment just to let you know what she may be looking at (before seeing and attorney). This would be in addition to the OVI.
The child seat law itself carries a fine of up to $100 - that would be if nothing else happened.
Child endangerment due to driving a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, when the child was not injurred is a 1st degree misdemeanor. That carries a jail term up to 6 months and a fine up to $1,000.
On her license, just my opinion, so take it for what it is worth. Between the administrative action and the criminal action, I don't think there is an issue of "saving her license". I think it's gone and the only question is for how long.
Personal opinion. Driving drunk is a terrible thing. Drunk drivers have ruined the lives of many people. Those who do should be appropriately punished. But, the pendulum has swung too far. Penalties in most states will now totally destroy the life of a convicted drunk driver -- even if he has done no harm to anyone or anything. The penalty should fit the crime. People should not be punished based on what might of happened.
. The penalty should fit the crime. People should not be punished based on what might of happened.
I dont agree with your opinion. The fact is anything can happen and does happen that is why Ontario has a zero tolerance law for people who drink and drive. In fact, new law in Ontario started last Friday, whereby, if you are stopped FOR ANYTHING and the officer even gets a hint that you have been drinking (and driving) then he has been given the right to detain the driver. I think this is fair punishment when it has been proven that even one glass of wine, one beer, is enough to impair driving skills. Too many innocent people have been killed ont he roads by DUIs.
. The penalty should fit the crime. People should not be punished based on what might of happened.
I dont agree with your opinion. The fact is anything can happen and does happen that is why Ontario has a zero tolerance law for people who drink and drive. In fact, new law in Ontario started last Friday, whereby, if you are stopped FOR ANYTHING and the officer even gets a hint that you have been drinking (and driving) then he has been given the right to detain the driver. I think this is fair punishment when it has been proven that even one glass of wine, one beer, is enough to impair driving skills. Too many innocent people have been killed ont he roads by DUIs.
What gives anyone the right o get behind the wheel and drive impaired ??
Tickle, I certainly respect your opinion; I just respectfully disagree with it as two responsible persons can.
Here's one example of why I feel as I do (my own story). I was hit broadside (in a Porsche 911) by a 15 passenger van. The driver was speeding, driving recklessly and ran a red light to hit me, causing my car to impact two others. There were witnesses who verified that he had run the light. I had 3 surgeries and spent 18 months in recovery. It left me permanently disabled (but I am able to get around pretty good now). On a lighter note, I like the blue handicap placard for convenient parking.
The driver was NOT drinking. He was sober. He was not charged with any violation. Had he been drinking, they would have thrown the book at him. To me, sober and causing great damage is worse than drinking and causing none. I know in today's world I'm in the minority for feeling that way.
I do feel that drunk drivers who do no damage should be penalized and penalized severely for violating the law. I just believe that the penalties in most states are more severe than the crime warrants. I don't expect you to agree with me; everyone has a right to their own opinion. By the way, I do drink alcoholic beverages, but I never drive after drinking, even if I've had only one.
Tickle, I certainly respect your opinion; I just respectfully disagree with it as two responsible persons can.
Here's one example of why I feel as I do (my own story). I was hit broadside (in a Porsche 911) by a 15 passenger van. The driver was speeding, driving recklessly and ran a red light to hit me, causing my car to impact two others. There were witnesses who verified that he had run the light. I had 3 surgeries and spent 18 months in recovery. It left me permanently disabled (but I am able to get around pretty good now). On a lighter note, I like the blue handicap placard for convenient parking.
The driver was NOT drinking. He was sober. He was not charged with any violation. Had he been drinking, they would have thrown the book at him. To me, sober and causing great damage is worse than drinking and causing none. I know in today's world I'm in the minority for feeling that way.
I do feel that drunk drivers who do no damage should be penalized and penalized severely for violating the law. I just believe that the penalties in most states are more severe than the crime warrants. I don't expect you to agree with me; everyone has a right to their own opinion. By the way, I do drink alcoholic beverages, but I never drive after drinking, even if I've had only one.
I understand that it is more feasible to grasp the horror of a drunk driver who kills someone as opposed to the sober idiot who does it but its still begs the question ,WHY?
I am walking home from the store the other day,and this fool woman is texting and almost ran me over.I am facing traffic and always aware.She nearly went up on a curb and I yelled *Whoa* and she came out of her texting coma long enough to break and said *oh my goodness,I have to stop texting and driving,ha ha ha *
New bumper sticker..can you drive any better if I shove that cell phone us your a$$?
I am sorry for your horrible experience and I hope you have continued recovery and good health.
artlady. Yes, you have some excellent points in your post. While I was tempted to comment farther seeing that we are having an intelligent discussion on the topic, I just realized we've sort of hijacked this thread, so I won't say anything farther at this point.
Thank you for the kind comments. I have put the incident (my accident) behind me and really don't even think about it unless something else triggers it in my memory.
I was arrested this weekend for ovi and child saftey seat I wanted to know what is the difference between ovi and dui and dus. Also can I be charged with child indangering if it was not put on the ticket i was giving or am i only being charged with the two offense that i mention
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