Author Archives: Robert Walton, Esq.

When the BMV Can Lawfully Disqualify a CDL Holder for an OVI Conviction

Contrary to common belief and the routine practice of the BMV, the BMV may only disqualify a CDL holder from operating a commercial motor vehicle if convicted of a violation of R.C. 4506.15 and not R.C. 4511.19.

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Appealing BMV Suspensions to Municipal Court is the Better Route

Seeking a remedy by litigating a BMV suspension is a better option than requesting an administrative hearing before the BMV.  Little known and rarely used, R.C. 4510.73 permits most BMV suspensions to be appealed to municipal court as an alternative to seeking a review by an administrative officer of the BMV.

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