Driving Under the Influence
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- Will I lose my license for Drunk Driving?
- Can I go to jail for Drunk Driving?
- Is Drinking and Driving a Felony?
- Is there a difference between OVI and DUI?
- Can you be Charged with Driving Under the Influence for taking medications?
- Is a Drunk Driving Accident a different Crime?
- What is Driving While Intoxicated?
When Life Takes a Wrong Turn, We’re Ready to Help You
No one wants or tries to get a Driving Under the Influence Charge
Parents never plan to receive that midnight call from their adult son or daughter telling them they’ve just been arrested for drunk driving. The business man, teacher, parent, or college student never wanted to get pulled over for drinking and driving. The average person doesn’t sit around practicing to perform field sobriety tests on the side of a road, or learn how to calculate their blood alcohol level before they leave that business dinner after two glasses of wine. No one thinks about trying to explain a drunk driving accident that wasn’t caused because of alcohol. But everyone who is stopped for driving under the influence has to make the decision to take the physical tests or not, take the blood or breath test, and what to say when asked by police if you have been drinking.
Driving Under the Influence is a Serious Criminal Charge
Although Driving Under the Influence in Ohio and Kentucky is a misdemeanor criminal charge, the offense still has serious penalties with long term effects. Jail time, mandatory substance abuse or alcohol treatment, hefty fines, driver’s licenses suspension, and even probation can be imposed if convicted of drunk driving. If you had a high alcohol level test or were in an auto accident, aggravated or enhanced penalties could also be imposed. OVI and DUI are not just traffic offenses but are charges subject to criminal prosecution.
Multiple convictions for driving under the influence can lead to significantly higher fines and longer jail sentences. If you are charged with drunk driving and you have multiple prior convictions you could also be facing a felony drinking and driving case. License suspensions are mandatory in driving drunk cases and can lead to difficulty in transporting your children, getting to school, work, or other obligations you may have. You can have your licenses suspended in your home state even though a conviction for drunk driving occurred in another state. Obtaining driving privileges is important in DUI cases to limit the impact the charge will have on your ability to get to work or school.
We Are Smart, Aggressive and Experienced Lawyers
Fox & Scott has experience in representing clients charged with drinking and driving in greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Our lawyers have assisted clients charged with drunk driving in getting their drivers licenses back, avoiding jail time, and even avoiding a conviction for DUI. Driving under the influence cases are technical and detail oriented. We take time to explain the charges to you, examine the police conduct, analyze your performance on tests, and work with prosecuting attorneys to reach favorable outcomes on your behalf.
Driving under the influence charges can happen to anyone. We have represented nurses, teachers, and other professionals. Fox & Scott has worked with clients who were on their way home from work parties, meetings, dinners and even family functions. Mistakes can happen, our goal is to limit the long term impact those mistakes will have on your life. We are prepared and ready to help you obtain deal with the drunk driving charges you may face.
We are good lawyers who help, who you can talk to, and who you can rely on.
We Listen – We Care – We Advise – We Fight For You – We Help.
The law offices of Fox & Scott, PLLC, will guide you through your case. Call or email our law firm to schedule your free and completely confidential initial consultation.
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