Delaware DUI Attorney

Criminal Defense Firm for DUI Cases in Delaware and Central Ohio

If you have been arrested for drunk driving or driving while impaired from drugs in Delaware or in the surrounding areas of central Ohio, you have the legal right to fight the charges. With the help of a competent Delaware DUI lawyer at our firm, you may be able to avoid a conviction and the loss of your driver's license. You must act quickly, however, by contacting our firm to arrange a consultation with one of our skilled criminal defense attorneys as soon as possible.

Drunk Driving Cases in Ohio

Under Ohio law, drunk driving is known as an OVI, operating a vehicle under influence. You can be charged with an OVI for driving while under the influence of alcohol or any drug that may impair your driving ability or reaction time, such as illegal drugs, prescription medicines, and even over-the-counter medications which can cause drowsiness and other problems. Basically, you can be arrested for a OVI if your blood alcohol concentration is .08 or above or if your driving has been impaired by drugs or alcohol according to the arresting officer.

If this is your first offense, you face 3 to 180 days in jail and fines of $375 to $1,075 along with a license suspension of 6 months to 3 years, depending on the circumstances of the incident. The court may impose additional penalties, depending on the seriousness of your offense. How you are sentenced will depend on the specific facts of your case. Penalties can also include probation, alcohol classes, community service, and prison for repeat offenders. Being involved in an accident, reckless driving, injuring or killing another person due to DUI make it a much more serious situation with more severe penalties.

Drunk driving cases are often very technical in nature, involving scientific data concerning blood alcohol tests, equipment, and results. These cases can be very complex, which means you will need the legal assistance of a capable attorney. By consulting with a Delaware DUI attorney at our firm immediately after an arrest, you will be significantly increasing your chances for a more positive outcome.

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