Monday, December 08, 2003

Ohio's DUI Law

I've been thinking about this a lot lately, since I'm a bartender and a casual consumer of alcoholic beverages.

This website describes, in as simple terms as possible, the crux of Ohio's DUI Law, including the penalties (mandatory jail time and license suspension).

Another website reminds me that

  • Any server, waiter, or bartender may be arrested if they sell or furnish alcohol to an intoxicated person.
  • It is illegal for a person of any age to possess an open container of beer, wine, mixed beverages or liquor in any public place.
Also worthy of note is this article by Peter Daigle, entitled "Sobering Thoughts - Bar Held to High Standard of Care." It describes a case in Canada in which a bar was held responsible even though a patron only consumed two drinks while there.

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