OVI Penalties
If you have been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), you are most likely scared and overwhelmed by the situation you are facing. For many people, this is the first time they have been arrested and charged with a crime. Fortunately, there is hope. A Columbus DUI attorney can help you fight these charges and get back on your feet.
Our state has very strict laws regarding DUIs/OVIs, and with good reason -almost 400 people a year die in Ohio due to alcohol-related crashes. The drunk driving laws of our state require the immediate license suspension of anyone who fails or refuses a breathalyzer test. If you failed the test, this suspension will last for three months. If you refused to take it, your suspension will go on for a full year. When you hire a Columbus DUI lawyer within 30 days of your arrest, he or she can help you fight this suspension as well as your criminal charges.
When you are convicted of a first time OVI, you will be forced to spend anywhere from 3 days to 180 days in jail and pay between $250 and $1000 in fines. Additionally, the judge may decide to make you use restricted plates on your vehicle. These “scarlet letter” plates not only force you to re-register your car, but also inform all other drivers on the road that you are a convicted drunk driver. If you already have an OVI on your record, had an excessively high BAC or if you are under 21, your punishments will be even more severe. A Columbus DUI attorney is a crucial part of your defense in these cases.
When you hire our firm to provide you with drunk driving defense in Columbus, Ohio, we will do everything possible to have your charges dropped or reduced. We will work to show the court the inaccuracies of breathalyzer tests, examine every detail of your arrest video tape and more to show that you were in control of your vehicle the entire time you were driving.
If you have any questions or are ready to schedule a consultation with a skilled Columbus DUI lawyer, please call The Law Office of Bruce T. Davis.
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