When you get pulled over for a DUI (now called OVI), you likely realize that you could get arrested – you probably even realize that you could go to jail, if convicted. But, there are other potential repercussions that may surprise you. The repercussions of a DUI/OVI conviction can be more far reaching than many people initially realize. The consequences … Read More
Hiring a Lawyer can Soften the Blow of a DUI/OVI
A driving under the influence charge, also called a DUI or OVI, is a serious criminal offense that is far more than an inconvenience. Even first-time offenders face a mandatory three days in jail or a residential driver’s intervention program. They must content with loss of their driver’s license for a mandatory minimum of six months up to a possible … Read More
How to Hire a DUI / OVI Attorney
A DUI (now referred to as OVI) is a serious charge. Even a first offense carries mandatory time in either jail or a court ordered treatment facility. You will also have a criminal record, lose your license for six months to three years on a first offense, and see your car insurance premiums multiply. In some circumstances, you may have … Read More
The Difference between DUI, OVI, Physical Control of a Vehicle While Impaired and Public Intoxication
Every state has their own laws for those alleged to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The common name for this charge is “Driving Under the Influence” (DUI). But in Ohio it is known as “Operating a Vehicle While Impaired” (OVI). Although still commonly referred to as DUI, the Ohio legislature changed the name to OVI in 2003 to … Read More