Covington Legal Issues Blog
Just how accurate is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test?
If you’ve ever been stopped under suspicion of drunk driving, then you may have taken the horizontal gaze nystagmus field sobriety test. This is also called the HGN and is among the most common standardized field sobriety tests. The test is administered by a police...
Empty roads shouldn’t mean speeding up
Living in Covington, there is likely not a day that goes by that you don’t see or hear about a crash on I-75. The highway has always been backed up around rush hour, and it’s constantly busy. Combined with driving differences between Ohioans and Kentuckians, this...
Protecting yourself when financial infidelity leads to a divorce
In the last few years, the concept of financial infidelity has become mainstream. People who never really thought about whether their spouse might hide assets or debts from them are now acutely aware that financial transparency is a cornerstone of a healthy marriage....
DUI courses: Should you take them before a conviction?
Living in Covington, you should be aware that a DUI is not only reckless but also potentially harmful to others. Unfortunately, many people still choose to drive while intoxicated, which could lead to crashes or arrests. After a DUI arrest and conviction in Covington,...
What evidence do police officers gather for DUI cases?
Evidence is crucial for the enforcement of the law via criminal charges. Police officers have to collect evidence to support their accusations when they want a prosecutor to bring charges against an individual. Different offenses require different kinds of evidence in...
Passing on the right is dangerous
You’re driving along on the interstate, passing people in the left lane. Then you come up behind a slow driver who has camped out in the left lane and refuses to move over. Why they are in the passing lane is unclear, as they’re going 10 miles per hour under the speed...
Issues married couples often disagree on
When a couple decides to get divorced, it may be because they disagree on some fundamental issue, and they both refuse to change their position. It could also be because they find themselves disagreeing on multiple issues, and they realize they’re just not a good fit....
Drunk driving: If you can’t guarantee you’re at 0% BAC, don’t drive
What's your blood alcohol content (BAC) level? Do you know? Drunk driving is something that can get you into deep trouble with the law, especially if it’s not your first offense. As someone who has been drinking, it’s important that you know when you should get a ride...
What are the most dangerous ages for people to drive?
As a middle-aged professional with a family, you have a lot to worry about, especially when it comes to safety on the road. As your kids get older, they will expect to learn to drive and eventually enjoy the freedom of driving on their own. That means driver's...
Should you listen to music when you run?
For many people who run multiple times per week, the real challenge is just the boredom. You may feel like you could run 8-minute miles all afternoon, but it takes a mental toll when you spend more than an hour running. As a result, people often put on headphones and...
