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Constitutional Analysis of Ohio's New Drunk Driving Law

NCJ Number
95630
Journal
University of Toledo Law Review Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Dated: (Fall 1983) Pages: 133-170
Author(s)
D G Gifford; H M Friedman
Date Published
1983
Length
38 pages
Annotation
Ohio's recently revised DUI law faces a wide variety of challenges on constitutional grounds. Professors Gifford and Friedman describe these constitutional arguments and evaluate their merit by considering both broader constitutional principles and persuasive precedents in jurisdictions with similar statutes.
Abstract
In addition to their analysis of the statute's constitutionality, Professors Gifford and Friedman explore other constitutional issues likely to arise from the enforcement of the statute including ones concerning the implied consent provision, breath tests and the use of motions in limine by defendants in drunk driving prosecutions. A total of 204 footnotes are provided. (Author abstract modified)