What is a Physical Control charge?
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4511.194 (effective Jan. 1, 2005), it is illegal to be in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. “Physical Control” is defined as being in the driver’s seat of a car and having possession of the vehicle’s keys. Physical Control does not require that the vehicle have ever been driven or even started. Under the statute, having the keys within reach will satisfy the definition of having [Read the full post. . .]