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Can I lose my Ohio nursing license if I get convicted of DUI/OVI?

Medical and professional licensing boards enforce their own rules regarding criminal convictions and substance abuse. Any person such as a doctor, nurse, dentist, or lawyer who requires a state-issued license to pursue their career could be at risk for having that license suspended or revoked after they get convicted of driving under the influence. Unfortunately, there is no hard-and-fast answer to this question.  Cases are reviewed by the appropriate board and determined on a case-by-case basis. This content has been taken from - https://www.columbusdefensefirm.com/can-i-lose-my-ohio-nursing-license-for-dui/

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VEHICULAR ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED VEHICULAR ASSAULT IN OHIO

Before I delve into the difference between a vehicular assault charge and an aggravated vehicular assault charge, I must stress that police and prosecutors in Columbus Ohio take both alleged offenses very seriously. A driver accused of assaulting someone with their car, truck, motorcycle or other vehicle faces a felony conviction and mandatory jail time. While it is true that vehicular assault carries lower statutory penalties than aggravated vehicular assault, neither charge should be taken lightly. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney in Columbus can help to secure an acquittal (not guilty) or negotiate a favorable plea deal. How the Ohio Revised Code Defines Vehicular Assault Section 2903.08 of the O.R.C. makes it a criminal offense to use a motor vehicle, including a watercraft or aircraft, to physically harm another person while operating recklessly or while moving through a construction zone. The alleged offense is prosecuted as a felony of the fourth degree, and a con...