My law firm is committed to providing the highest level of client service. From its inception, I have placed an emphasis on providing legal services that make sense from the client's perspective. That is why I continue to offer a FREE INITIAL DUI CONSULTATION. Typically, these consultations last between 30 minutes and one hour depending on the complexity of the case. At the consultation, we will review the law, potential penalties, facts of your case, and begin to explore possible defenses. We will put together an immediate action plan that will include how to obtain driving privileges as quickly as possible. You should bring your ticket, the ALS form (it is a yellow 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper the officer should have given you), proof of insurance and any questions you would like answered. Call 513-333-0014 to schedule an appointment today! |
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Mr. Suhre is a former police officer who uses his investigative experience and training to the benefit of his clients. Properly investigating a case increases the opportunities to develop an effective defense strategy.
It's important to retain an attorney you are comfortable with and confident in. Don’t be afraid to speak with several attorneys. Each lawyer will have their own style and area of expertise. Make sure when speaking with a lawyer about your DUI case, you find out how much experience they have in this area.
Experience is a very important factor to consider when hiring an attorney to defend your DUI case. An attorney with experience fighting cases will be more likely to develop effective defenses and locate weak points in the prosecutor’s case. Don’t be afraid to ask the lawyer how many motions to suppress and trials they do a month or year. That will be one of the best gauges as to the experience level of a DUI attorney.
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The Law Office of Joseph B. Suhre IV is committed to providing clients with aggressive and dependable legal representation.
DUI, DWI, OVI, OMVI - In Ohio, they all mean the same thing. A person charged with DUI faces a myriad of consequences and needs competent legal representation.
For most clients, their first concern is being able to drive again. When a person is charged with DUI and has refused a blood alcohol test, or has taken the test and tested over the legal limit, the right to operate a motor vehicle in Ohio is immediately suspended. This is called an Administrative License Suspension (ALS).
We can petition the court to 1) throw out the suspension, 2) stay the suspension, or 3) grant temporary limited driving privileges for work, school, medical, and family needs. Depending on whether a person has a prior DUI or a refusal of the blood alcohol test on their record, these privileges may be granted as soon as 15 days after the date of arrest. Click the link to learn more about Ohio's Administrative License Suspension.
DUI convictions carry certain mandatory minimum penalties depending on factors such as the number of prior convictions in the past 6 years and the past 20 years. Other factors include whether or not there was a breath, blood, or urine test and whether the test result is over the legal limit or what is known as a "high-tier" test. Click on the link to learn more about Ohio’s DUI Penalties.
Ohio law recognizes two main types of DUI offenses. The first is known as an appreciable impairment offense. The state must prove that a person operated a motor vehicle in Ohio after having consumed some alcohol, drugs of abuse, or a combination of the two and their ability to operate the motor vehicle was appreciably impaired. The second type of DUI offense is commonly known as a “per se” offense. To be convicted of a per se offense, the state must prove that a person operated a motor vehicle in Ohio and that at the time of operation (not the time of the test), the person had a prohibited concentration of alcohol or drugs in their blood, breath, or urine. Click here to read more information about Ohio’s DUI statutes.
Do not think that just because a person tested over the “legal-limit” there is no chance of winning the case! There are many defenses available to clients who are alleged to have a test result over the legal limit. Click here to learn more about the breath test and breath test defenses.
We can help you. If you have a DUI and need help, please contact us either by telephone at 513-333-0014, 24 hours a day. Or, please use the contact form on this site. We offer a free telephone or in office consultation on all DUI cases.
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