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FAQ - DUI / OVI Cases In Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI / OVI Cases In Columbus And Central Ohio
Auto Accidents and DUI / OVI in Ohio
- How does an officer investigate for DUI/OVI after an auto accident?
- What are the possible sentences for a DUI/OVI with accident?
- If a DUI/OVI accident results in physical harm or death, can there be more serious charges?
- Following an accident, can a driver be charged with DUI/OVI and also be sued?
- Can a lawyer help improve the outcome of a DUI/OVI case with an auto accident?
Boating Under The Influence (B.U.I.) in Ohio
- Can a person be charged with operating a boat while intoxicated?
- How do officers conduct a Boating Under the Influence investigation?
- What are the penalties for a first-time charge of Boating Under the Influence?
- What are the penalties for multiple offenses of Boating Under the Influence?
- Why are blood tests used by law enforcement agencies?
- What are the different types of blood test used by law enforcement agencies?
- Can a blood test be administered without consent in Ohio?
- Are there rules officers and health care providers must follow for blood tests?
- What can a DUI/OVI attorney do with blood test results?
- What is a breath test and how does it work?
- Why do law enforcement officers use breath test machines?
- What kinds of breath test machines do law enforcement officers use?
- Are there rules that law enforcement officers must follow when they administer breath tests?
- What can a DUI / OVI attorney do with breath test results?
- Are the penalties for DUI/OVI different for a commercial driver with a CDL?
- What are the Administrative License Suspensions for a driver with a CDL?
- Can a commercial driver granted limited driving privileges on the CDL?
- How does a DUI attorney handle a commercial driver’s DUI / OVI case?
- Should I contest my DUI / OVI?
- Should I represent myself in a DUI / OVI case?
- How do I choose a DUI / OVI attorney?
- What court appearances are associated with the DUI/OVI court process?
- What is an arraignment?
- What happens at the pretrial hearing for a DUI / OVI?
- What is a motion hearing?
- What happens at the trial stage of a DUI / OVI case?
- What happens at the sentencing hearing?
- Are there different types of license suspensions in DUI/OVI cases?
- What are Limited Driving Privileges?
- Is there a waiting period for Limited Driving Privileges?
- Do I get a driver license with Limited Driving Privileges?How long will my license be suspended?
- What are the two types of drug-related DUI/OVI in Ohio?
- Do all drugs have prohibited levels for DUI/OVI in Ohio?
- What tests are used at the roadside for drug-related DUI/OVI in Ohio?
- What tests are used at the police station for drug-related DUI/OVI in Ohio?
- What tests are used at the crime lab for drug-related DUI/OVI in Ohio?
- What is the sentence for drug-related DUI/OVI in Ohio
- Can medication use lead to charges with DUI/OVI in Ohio?
DUI / OVI ‘Impaired’ & ‘Per Se’ Charges in Ohio
- What are the two basic types of DUI / OVI charges in Ohio?
- What is OVI ‘impaired’ in Ohio?
- How does the prosecution prove a charge of OVI ‘impaired’ in Ohio?
- What is OVI ‘per se’ in Ohio?
- How does the prosecution prove a charge of OVI ‘per se’ in Ohio?
- Can a person be charged with both OVI ‘impaired’ and OVI ‘per se’?
Employment Effects of DUI / OVI in Ohio
Field Sobriety Testing for DUI / OVI in Ohio
- What are field sobriety tests and why do officers administer them?
- How are field sobriety test results used in a DUI / OVI case?
- How many standardized field sobriety tests are there?
- How do officers administer and score the field sobriety tests?
- Why should I hire an attorney certified in field sobriety testing?
- What are the first steps for a first offense?
- What is the possible sentence for a first offense OVI?
- Should I plead Guilty or Not Guilty to my first-offense OVI?
- How does a lawyer help with a first-offense OVI?
- How do I choose a lawyer for a first-offense OVI?
Habitual DUI / OVI Offender Registry in Ohio
- What is the Ohio Habitual OVI Offender Registry?
- What information is contained in the Ohio Habitual OVI Offender Registry?
- Is the Habitual OVI Offender Registry available to the public?
- How can a repeat offender avoid being listed in the registry?
- Does a Habitual OVI Offender also face a driver license restriction?
Improperly Handling Firearms and DUI / OVI in Ohio
- How is a person charged with Improperly Handling Firearms and DUI/OVI?
- What is the court process for charges of Improperly Handling Firearms and OVI?
- What does the prosecution need to prove for Improperly Handling Firearms based on OVI?
- What is the sentence for Improperly Handling Firearms based on OVI?
- Can a person be sentenced for both Improperly Handling Firearms and OVI?
- What are the four phases of an Ohio DUI / OVI investigation before the arrest?
- What clues do officers look for during the ‘vehicle in motion’ phase?
- What clues do officers look for during the ‘personal contact’ phase?
- What assessments do officers perform during the ‘pre-arrest screening’ phase?
- How do officers conclude whether to arrest an individual for DUI / OVI?
- What takes place after a driver is arrested for DUI/ OVI?
- When being investigated for DUI / OVI, should I answer an officer’s questions?
- What if the officer did not read me my rights during a DUI / OVI investigation?
- What tests will officers ask an individual arrested for DUI / OVI to take?
- What types of charges will an individual arrested for DUI / OVI face?
- Should a driver arrested for DUI / OVI take or refuse a breath/blood/urine test?
- Are drivers ever required to take a breath test, urine test, or blood test?
- What happens to the vehicle after a driver is arrested for DUI / OVI?
- What are the four types of Marijuana OVI charges in Ohio?
- What are the possible sentences for Marijuana OVI in Ohio?
- What testing is conducted for Marijuana OVI in Ohio?
- Can a person with a Medical Marijuana Card be charged with OVI in Ohio?
Penalties (Part 1) For DUI / OVI in Ohio
- What are the penalties for a DUI/OVI in Central Ohio?
- Other than criminal penalties, are there any other consequences for a DUI/OVI conviction?
- Is it possible to get a DUI/OVI charge reduced or dismissed?
- What is a Driver Intervention Program?
- How is a Driver Intervention Program used in a DUI/OVI case?
- What are yellow license plates?
- Does everyone charged with DUI / OVI in Ohio get yellow license plates?
- What is ignition interlock?
- Does everyone charged with DUI / OVI in Ohio get an ignition interlock?
- What is S.C.R.A.M?
- Does everyone charged with DUI / OVI in Ohio get S.C.R.A.M?
Points on License for DUI / OVI in Ohio
Probation for DUI / OVI in Ohio
Professional Licenses and DUI / OVI in Ohio
- Which professional licenses could be affected by a DUI / OVI?
- What must be disclosed to a licensing board?
- When must a DUI / OVI be disclosed to a licensing board?
- What discipline will a licensing board impose for a DUI / OVI?
- How can a professional license holder avoid consequences with a licensing board?
- How can a professional license holder improve the outcome of a DUI / OVI case?
Repeat DUI / OVI Offenses in Ohio
- Do the penalties increase for second or more DUI / OVI convictions?
- What are the possible consequences for a second DUI/OVI?
- What are the possible consequences for a third DUI / OVI?
- When is a DUI / OVI considered a felony, and what are the penalties?
- What are the penalties for a second felony DUI / OVI?
- Why is it important to have an attorney for a repeat DUI / OVI charge?
Second Offense DUI / OVI in Ohio
Sobriety Checkpoints for DUI / OVI in Ohio
- What is a sobriety checkpoint?
- Are sobriety checkpoints an effective way to enforce DUI/OVI laws?
- Are there rules that officers must follow regarding sobriety checkpoints?
- How can an attorney help with a case involving a sobriety checkpoint?
- What is the charge of DUI/OVI ‘Test Refusal with Prior Conviction’ in Ohio?
- What is the possible sentence for DUI/OVI ‘Test Refusal with Prior Conviction’ in Ohio?
- Can I be charged with this offense in addition to OVI?
- Are there defenses to the charge of DUI/OVI ‘Test Refusal with Prior Conviction’ in Ohio?
Underage DUI / OVI in Ohio
- What is the key difference in an Underage DUI / OVI case?
- Do officers treat underage DUI/OVI stops differently than a regular DUI/OVI stop?
- What are the charges for underage drunk driving?
- Are underage drunk driving charges filed in adult or juvenile court?
- What are the penalties for Operating a Vehicle after Underage Consumption in adult court?
- What are the penalties for Operating a Vehicle after Underage Consumption in juvenile court?
- What is a urine test and how does it work?
- Why do law enforcement officers use urine tests?
- What happens if the alcohol level in a urine test is over the limit?
- Are urine tests an accurate way to determine alcohol and/or drugs levels?
- Are there rules that law enforcement officers must follow when they administer urine tests?
- What can a DUI/OVI attorney do with urine test results?
