How do you protect yourself from a wrongful OVI charge? Do you accept a plea deal without trying to argue for your innocence? Do you settle for working with a public defender? No. You have the right to reach out to private representation and submit a not-guilty plea for OVI charges.
The OVI lawyers in Franklin County understand that officers and prosecutors can prove overzealous in the face of alleged OVI misconduct. We work with you to prevent these parties from overreaching. You can count on our Franklin County criminal defense lawyer to protect your best interests throughout the entirety of your case.
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What Are Ohio’s OVI Charges?
OVI charges in Ohio criminalize the same criminal behaviors as DUIs, OMVIs, and DWIs. In other words, OVI charges punish drivers whom police officers believe got behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated by a controlled substance. The substance in question may be alcohol, legal drugs, or illegal drugs.
Drivers accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol may face criminal punishment if blood alcohol tests reveal that they have a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher. Any parties under the age of 21 may see criminal punishment if they have a BAC of 0.02 percent or higher.
Ohio’s OVI charges exist to try and limit the danger that sober drivers face when driving from Point A to Point B. The state believes that parties operating a vehicle while under the influence of a mind-altering substance do not have the reflexes necessary to respond to dangerous obstacles on the road.
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What Consequences Do Ohio OVI Charges Come With?
The consequences for an OVI charge in Ohio vary depending on the nature of your arrest and your existing criminal history. According to Ohio Revised Code §4511.19, parties facing their first OVI arrest risk a first-degree misdemeanor with at least three days of jail time and fines of up to $1,075. Drivers may also see their licenses suspended for up to three years.
These consequences grow more severe the more times a person gets arrested and charged with an OVI. Fines can increase exponentially, as can jail time. Some parties may permanently lose their licenses. There are some instances wherein the state may require an impacted party to attend a drug and alcohol seminar or even go to rehab.
The consequences of unchallenged OVI charges don’t solely appear in court, though. If you do not challenge an OVI conviction, you may struggle to keep your job, get future jobs, or maintain custody of your children.
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How to Challenge Ohio OVI Charges
There are a few different ways that you can challenge the OVI charges the state attempts to level against you. You can, for example, argue that officers who arrested you violated your rights by engaging in wrongful search and seizure. You can also argue that these parties coerced a confession out of you, which can invalidate their case.
You may also argue that the tools used to test your blood alcohol level inaccurately represented your state at the time of the arrest.
We can help you brainstorm the defenses most relevant to your case when you first meet with our team. All the while, we can interface between you, the prosecution, and police officers to ensure that the state upholds your rights. KBN brings calm to the chaos!
When to Contact an Experienced Franklin County OVI Attorney
You have the right to contact an OVI attorney in Franklin County within minutes of your initial arrest. The sooner you can contact an attorney, the faster you can protect yourself from officers’ attempts to inaccurately represent the nature of your arrest. We recommend that you stick to your Miranda rights and invoke the right to legal counsel immediately before invoking your right to remain silent.
The officers who arrested you are not your friends, no matter what they say. You do not have to provide them with information about your circumstances without an attorney present. Don’t let them try to convince you otherwise. Likewise, don’t listen when they say calling an attorney makes you look guilty – it does not. That call represents an extension of your rights.
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We Protect Your Financial Well-Being
The OVI lawyers in Franklin County understand that many parties facing OVI charges refuse private counsel out of fear of how much that counsel might cost. Our team works to help you overcome those fears by offering a flat rate on our legal services. We do not charge by the hour or integrate hidden fees into our contracts.
You can count on our team to offer low deposits as well as representation payment plans. For more information about how we charge for representation, you can schedule a free defense evaluation with our office.
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Get in Touch with a Franklin County OVI Lawyer
So many things can go wrong at the average traffic stop. Alcohol-detecting equipment can fail. Police officers can willfully misinterpret your behavior. In the face of this potential for error, you deserve the right to challenge any criminal accusations brought against you in Ohio courts. Should you find yourself facing OVI charges, Franklin County attorneys can help you fight back.
We are available seven days a week, 7 am – 10 pm. You can contact us immediately after an arrest to secure the representation you need to preserve your rights. Don’t let the judicial system get away with wrongfully charging you for a crime you didn’t commit. Let KBN represent your best interests today.
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