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Ohio DUI/OMVI
For a free consultation on your Ohio DUI, contact the DUI Criminal Defense Lawyers at Brandabur, Bowling & Crehan by calling (513) 892-3400 24 hours a day or by fillout the free and confidential on-line information request form to the left.
A drunk driving offense in Ohio is termed OMVI, which stands for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated. In legal circles it is also referred to as DUI (Driving Under the Influence). An arrest for Ohio DUI has potential effects that exist long after the disposition of your case. For that reason, the philosophy at Brandabur, Bowling and Crehan is to give no quarter when mounting a defense against allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Our DUI attorneys have extensive training in the application of National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration field sobriety tests and the proper procedure for gathering and analysis of physical evidence. In order to be continually on the cutting edge of DUI/OMVI defense, the attorneys at Brandabur, Bowling and Crehan regularly attend state and national training seminars. In addition we maintain a database of past arrest reports, agency booking information, police department operating procedures and we network with other attorneys for up to the minute information on policies, procedures and court activities.
About Ohio DUI/OMVIIf you have been charged with OMVI/DUI, the State of Ohio will initiate both a criminal proceeding and a civil action against you. The civil action is an effort by the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend your driving privileges. This is an automatic process that begins immediately after an arrest for Ohio OMVI/DUI. You have a very limited amount of time to legally challenge an Administrative License Suspension, and if you do not act, your driver’s license will be suspended.
The criminal portion will determine your guilt or innocence in a courtroom setting. It could include a jury trial, though there are options for dismissal or reduction of charges before that point. A DUI conviction could mean loss of driver’s license, court fees and even jail. Having a criminal record could impact your ability to keep or find employment.
There is no reason to go through this stressful process alone. Securing professional legal guidance can make the difference in the outcome of the case, though it is important to hire someone who focuses on DUI defense and is familiar with Ohio DUI laws. The qualified and experienced DUI attorneys at Brandabur, Bowling and Crehan can help.