DUI/OVI
A DUI/OVI conviction can have a devastating impact on your life. You will face MANDATORY jail time, license suspension, and fine if you are convicted. A DUI/OVI conviction can also serve as a permanent stigma in your professional life. You need someone in your corner you can trust!
Attorney Crawford has the knowledge and experience to help fight your case! He knows the issues with field sobriety tests and breathalyzers and can help you challenge them in court! Attorney Crawford will do everything in his power to get your license back and avoid a DUI/OVI conviction!
What to Expect?
Being stopped by police and being suspected of being under the influence can be very scary. Suddenly, an officer is interrogating you, and you are being put through a variety of tests that you have never attempted. The police officer will decide whether to arrest you for OVI/DUI, in part, based on these test results.
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If you are arrested for OVI/DUI, the arresting officer will likely take you back to the police station to have you complete a breath test, urine test, and/or blood test. If you test over the legal limit for alcohol (0.08 g/mL for breath; 0.11g/mL urine) or another prohibited substance, you will be placed under an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) for 90 days. If you refuse any of the breath, urine, or blood tests, you will be placed under an ALS for 1 year.
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So what's next? -- Call Attorney Crawford! He will immediately help you either get your license back or get you driving privileges if you qualify. Next, Attorney Crawford will begin preparing as if he is taking your case to trial. He will obtain the necessary police reports, body/dash camera video, chemical test results, 911 calls, dispatch logs, and any other evidence the State will attempt to use to convict you. You will then have a one-on-one meeting with Ian to review all of the evidence and develop a game plan to help you beat your case. If your rights have been violated in any way, Attorney Crawford will file a Motion to Suppress and make sure that the State is held accountable. While this is going on, Attorney Crawford will also be negotiating with the prosecutor to get you a dismissal or the best possible plea offer available. Then, when it comes time to deciding whether you want to take the case to a Suppression Hearing and/or Trial or take a plea offer, you will sit down with Attorney Crawford and discuss the pros and cons of each option. Ultimately, that decision will be yours. However, you will be able to rest assured knowing that no stone has been left unturned and that your case has been meticulously analyzed by Attorney Crawford.
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If you are facing OVI/DUI charges, do not settle for less than the best! Call Attorney Crawford now!
Possible Penalties
Possible penalties for an OVI/DUI conviction in Ohio depend on whether you have been convicted of an OVI/DUI within the last 10 years. If the conviction is your 1st in 10 years, and is considered a "Low Tier" offense (less than 0.17 g/mL) you will face the following:
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A mandatory minimum 3 day jail sentence (up to 6 months)
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A mandatory minimum $375 fine (up to $1,075)
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A mandatory minimum 1 year license suspension (up to 3 years)
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An option requiring you to complete a drug and alcohol assessment
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An option requiring you to have restricted party plates
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If your 1st conviction in 10 years is considered a "High Tier" offense (greater than or equal to 0.17 g/mL) or you refused a chemical test, you will face all of the above penalties, except the mandatory minimum jail sentence is 6 days (up to 6 months).
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If you are facing a 2nd or 3rd OVI/DUI in 10 years, the mandatory minimum penalties will increase for jail, fines, and license suspensions. If you are facing your 4th OVI/DUI in 10 years, or a 6th OVI/DUI in 20 years, you will be facing felony charges that could result in prison.
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OVI/DUI convictions have extremely serious consequences. You need someone you can trust to ensure your rights are being protected! Call the Law Office of Ian R. Crawford today!
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