FAQ – Serious Vehicular Crimes in Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions About Serious Vehicular Crimes in Columbus and Central Ohio

When this page says ‘serious vehicular crimes’, it means vehicular crimes which result in death or serious physical harm. Although other traffic offenses may also be considered serious, those are discussed in other pages of this website.

• What is the difference between accident investigation and accident reconstruction?
• What types of evidence are collected in an accident investigation?
• How does an accident reconstructionist determine the accident cause?
• What is the ‘black box’ used in accident reconstruction?
• How does an accident reconstructionist use ‘black box’ reports?

Alcohol and Drug Testing for Vehicular Assault & Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• How are alcohol/drug tests used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How are blood tests used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How are urine tests used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How are breath tests used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How does a lawyer address alcohol/drug testing in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide

Civil Consequences of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• Can I be charged with Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide and also sued civilly?
• What’s the difference between restitution in a criminal case and damages in a civil case?
• Does the same attorney represent me for the civil case and the criminal case of Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide?
• Will my insurance company provide an attorney to represent me for a Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide case

Contesting Charges of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• Should I contest my case of Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide?
• Should I hire a lawyer for my case of Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide?
• How does a lawyer help with cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How do I choose a lawyer for a case of Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide?
• What is the cost of hiring a lawyer for a case of Vehicular Homicide or Vehicular Assault?

Court Process for Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• What court hears cases of Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What happens in a grand jury hearing for Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What happens at an arraignment for Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What happens at a pretrial hearing for Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What happens at a motion hearing for Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What happens at a trial for Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What happens at a sentence hearing for Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?

Defenses to Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• What types of defenses are there for Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What are defenses based on the cause of the accident?
• What are defenses based on being ‘under the influence’?
• What are defenses based on being ‘over the limit’

Involuntary Manslaughter by Vehicle in Ohio

• How does a person commit Involuntary Manslaughter by vehicle in Ohio?
• Is Involuntary Manslaughter by vehicle in Ohio a misdemeanor or a felony?
• What are the possible sentences for Involuntary Manslaughter by Vehicle in Ohio?
• What type of attorney represents clients for Involuntary Manslaughter by Vehicle in Ohio?

OVI and Vehicular Assault / Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• In Ohio, are Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide based on committing OVI?
• In what ways can the prosecution prove OVI in Ohio cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• Can a person be convicted of both OVI and Vehicular Assault or Vehicular Homicide?
• What type of attorney represents clients for OVI and Vehicular Assault/Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?

Sentences for Vehicular Assault in Columbus & Central Ohio

• What are the different types of Vehicular Assault charges in Ohio?
• What are the possible sentences for Aggravated Vehicular Assault in Ohio?
• What are the possible sentences for Felony Vehicular Assault in Ohio?
• What are the possible sentences for Misdemeanor Vehicular Assault in Ohio?
• Can a lawyer help minimize the sentence for Vehicular Assault in Ohio?

Sentences for Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• What are the different types of Vehicular Homicide charges in Ohio?
• What are the possible sentences for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What are the possible sentences for Vehicular Homicide in Ohio?
• What are the possible sentences for Vehicular Manslaughter in Ohio?

Sobriety Testing for Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide in Ohio

• What sobriety tests are used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How are standardized field sobriety tests used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How are non-standardized field sobriety tests used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How are drug recognition evaluations used in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?
• How does a lawyer address sobriety testing in cases of Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide?