Newark Ohio Man Charged with OVI While on Motorized Barstool

Last month, a Newark man was charged with OVI while riding on a motorized barstool. Initial reports indicated that he admitted to consuming 15 beers. He has since claimed that he drank after the crash, which is a common defense in single vehicle crash cases.

In Ohio, you can be charged with OVI while operating a car, or almost anything else. The charge is NOT driving under the influence, but rather Operating a Vehicle Impaired. For example, a motorized barstool, a bicycyle, a scooter, or even (theoretically) a skateboard could be the vehicle.

DON'T BE STUPID ENOUGH TO RIDE A MOTORIZED BARSTOOL WHILE DRUNK. If you do something similar, however, call me at 330-832-0404.

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20090331/NEWS01/903310309