Ohio Drunken Driving Laws Are Among The Toughest In The Country.

A DUI lawyer is important because it is a very serious charge and there are many different situations and penalties. Our firm will provide an attorney skilled in Ohio law governing DUI, who has courthouse experience in acting on behalf of drunken driving defendants. DUI under Ohio law is referred to as OVI (“Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated or Impaired”). Under any name, a conviction or even an arrest can affect your life and profession for years.

How does a DUI lawyer defend against an OVI allegation?

This will depend on the circumstances of your case, and we are not predicting or describing your defense. An argument may involve challenging the evidence police gathered. As an example, the procedures in which the roadside sobriety tests were applied – or the validity of blood alcohol testing may be brought into question by a DUI lawyer.

If you are reading this, chances are you have very recently been charged and are looking for a lawyer to defend you from this point. Perhaps you are searching for legal representation for a loved one or friend who has just been arrested for OVI. In any DUI arrest, a person is not immediately guilty, and they have rights an attorney will protect.

Because the penalties are so serious, a DUI lawyer is important:

  • First time offenders face at least three days in jail, or a three day alcohol abuse program. The fine can be as much as $1000.
  • The penalties get worse if it is not your first arrest, up to as much as a month in jail and a $10,000 fine for a 4th conviction. Plus you would be required to surrender the car you drive to the authorities. Some 4th offenders lose their licenses permanently.
  • The length of driver license suspension also gets worse. First offenders will lose their driving privileges for 6 months to 3 years; a second conviction carries a 1 to 5 year license suspension. Third offenders face revocation up to 10 years and 4th time offenders may not legally drive for at least 3 years and perhaps never again.

A DUI lawyer can represent you in one or both of the cases involved in an OVI arrest: the criminal court case, and the case that goes before the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

 

Patituce & Associates Can Help You:

Our DUI/OVI Lawyers can come to your aid when you have been accused of this extremely serious crime in Ohio. If you are a family member or friend searching for a lawyer on someone’s behalf, it may be beneficial to bring in an attorney at the earliest possible point. If you have been arrested and are awaiting a court date, or are considering changing attorneys from the public defender that represents you, call now.

Our lawyers are available anytime of the day or night seven days a week.
Call 440-471-7784 for a free consultation with an attorney.