Dayton DUI Defense Attorney

OVI Defense Lawyer in Dayton

Getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while under the influence of any amount of drugs or alcohol is taken very seriously in Ohio. The acronym for DUI is widely used throughout the country and signifies Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. OVI stands for Operating a Vehicle while Impaired. These terms essentially mean the same thing. Where the laws get complex is with the amount of impairment and exactly what the individual was doing at the time. For example, an alcohol blood concentration level (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is legally intoxicated. If an individual does not have that level of alcohol in their system they can still be arrested for DUI or OVI, if they are found behind the wheel.

Additionally, that act of driving is not required to in order or one to be charged. If an individual were in their car, parked, with keys in the seat next to them, they could still be charged with OVI as they would still have control of their vehicle, even if not driving it. When an individual is faced with a DUI/OVI charge they stand to lose their license for six months as well as face fines and imprisonment. There are avenues one can take, depending on their circumstances, and a skilled Dayton criminal defense attorney can be of great assistance in the interpretation of the law .

Defending DUI or OVI Cases in Dayton

With the complexity of the DUI/OVI laws in this state, and the effect the application of those laws can have on an individual's freedom, it would be advised to meet with a DUI/OVI defense lawyer with Gounaris Denslow Abboud, Co. LPA to discuss your case - no matter whether you have questions about the BMV hearing, are facing multiple DUI offenses or if you child has been charged with an underage DUI.

We are very familiar with Ohio law. Our office has a former magistrate, acting judge and prosecutor so we understand the resources that will be used to prosecute you. We also understand the flaws in those resources and how they could be utilized for an effective defense and potential reduction of the charges brought against you. One should understand that they do have recourse when it comes to DUI/OVI charges and field sobriety tests that may help them achieve a more favorable result with their case.

Contact a Dayton DUI defense attorney if you need qualified assistance regarding your charges.