Author Archives: Robert Walton, Esq.

What Happened to BMV Random Selection Suspension?

The BMV used to mail out random letters to Ohio drivers requiring them to provide current proof of financial responsibility.  If the driver failed to respond or did not have proof of financial responsibility the first time, his license was suspended until he filed an SR-22 certificate and paid a $150.00 reinstatement fee.  By a […]

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The Reasons Why A Search Warrant Is Required To Obtain Blood-Alcohol Test Records From A Hospital

Submitted by Co-Authors Robert G. Walton and Gretchen Ebner The Relevant Evidentiary Statutes R.C. 4511.19(D)(1)(a) provides, in part, that in a criminal prosecution for a violation of R.C. 4511.19(A)(1)(a) or its equivalent (impaired driving) the result of any test of any blood withdrawn and analyzed by a health care provider may be admitted with expert […]

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What You Need to Know about BMV Security Suspensions.

Failure to comply with R.C. 4509.06 by providing proof of financial responsibility after an accident results in a non-compliance suspension but also a separate security suspension. The BMV sends the non-compliant person a notice that he is required to make a security deposit to the BMV in an amount of the estimated injury or property […]

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What You Need to Know About BMV Non-Compliance Suspensions. 

What is a non-compliance suspension? A non-compliance suspension is imposed by the BMV under R.C. 4509.101. A person cannot operate or permit the operation of a vehicle unless proof of financial responsibility (FR) is maintained for that vehicle. If the driver of the vehicle does not own it, he or the owner must have coverage […]

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CDL Disqualification – Implied Consent Refusal

Submitted by Co Authors Robert G. Walton and Gretchen Ebner People often confuse the meanings of, and relationships between, disqualification  and suspension relative to a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The holder of a CDL can be subject to disqualification and/or suspension.

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