Akron OVI Defense Attorney
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you just got pulled over. they got you out of your car and gave you an intoxication test. you failed it…
now what?
You have to call the best lawyer you can.
Representing defendants in driving under the influence cases takes a special kind of lawyer. Ken Martin has represented hundreds of defendants in your position. He has the experience to get you the best possible outcome.
Know What Your OVI Case
Rights Are
CALL ATTORNEY KEN MARTIN FIRST.
DO NOT TALK WITH THE POLICE.
First of all, you have the right to refuse your breathalyzer test. IF YOU REFUSE THE TEST, YOUR LICENSE WILL BE SUSPENDED.
If your license is suspended, attorney Ken Martin will work to get you work driving privileges. And at our first OVI meeting, we will go over all of the paperwork to see if your stop had a flaw that could lead to the case being dismissed or could negate your license suspension. You must appeal this suspension within 30 days, so you need to call Attorney Ken Martin immediately.
If you have prior OVI convictions, or you blow an exceptionally high BAC, your case will be more difficult and the penalties can be much harsher.
The state has to prove that you were both operating the vehicle and impaired while driving it. The legal threshold for intoxicated driving in Ohio is a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or more, although you can be arrested if the police officer observes you as being intoxicated. If you are under the age of 21, you can be charged with a special law that lowers the BAC to 0.2%.
A first offense Ohio OVI is a first degree misdemeanor which carries a minimum sentence of three days in jail or three days in a driver intervention program and a maximum sentence of six months in jail.
OHIO OVI PENALTIES
First Offense OVI Conviction Penalties
Fines from $375 to $1,075
Jail time of 3 days (or a 3 day driver intervention program) up to 6 months
License suspension of 1 to 3 years (**If the offender agrees to a restricted license with unlimited privileges and an ignition interlock on their vehicle, the suspension could be reduced in half (i.e. if given the minimum one year suspension, could be reduced to six months**)
Possible drug/alcohol assessment and recommended treatment
Possible restricted yellow “party” license plate
Second Offense Conviction Penalties
Fines from $525 to $1,625
Jail time of 10 days to 180 days (minimum 20 days if a “high test” or chemical test (i.e. breathalyzer) refusal in the past 20 years)
No driving privileges for 45 days from date of the offense
Vehicle immobilization for 90 days if vehicle registered to the Defendant
Mandatory drug/alcohol assessment and recommended treatment
Restricted yellow “party” license plate required if a “high test” or chemical test refusal in the past 20 years)
Third Offense Conviction Penalties
Fines from $850-$2750
Jail time of 30 days to 1 year (minimum 60 days if a “high test” or chemical test (i.e. breathalyzer refusal in the past 20 years)
License suspension of 2 to 12 years
No driving privileges for 180 days (6 months) from the date of the offense
Forfeiture of the vehicle if registered to the Defendant
Mandatory drug/alcohol assessment and recommended treatment
Mandatory restricted yellow “party” license plates