Multiple DUI
Multiple DUI/OVI Lawyer in Cleveland
Those Charged with DUI/OVI Face Significant Penalties
In the state of Ohio, those charged with DUI/OVI face significant penalties including mandatory jail time, fines up to $2700, interlock installation, and license suspension. This is the case regardless of the type of DUI:
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Low tier, which consists of a .08 to .17 BAC
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High tier, consisting of a BAC of .17 or above, and
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Refusal to take the breathalyzer
However, possible penalties are harsher for those who have already been convicted of a DUI. If you have a DUI on your record and have been charged again, you may be worried about escalating costs, increased jail time, and longer license suspensions than you are already dealing with.
DUI yellow license plates may not be required for first-time DUI convictions, especially for a low blow. In general, however, “party plates” are mandatory for subsequent convictions. This alerts other drivers to your DUI convictions. It may put you at risk for future stops, since those with yellow plates are only eligible for limited driving privileges.
A Defense Plan that takes the Prosecution into Account
If you are dealing with multiple DUI charges, it is even more vital that you have an experienced DUI attorney on your side.
His goal is to keep your fines and jail time to a minimum and help you retain the driving privileges that are necessary for you to keep your job or student status. The sooner you call, the sooner he can take steps to enable you to keep your license in some capacity.
DUI/OVI Cases are Time Sensitive
DUI/OVI cases are time sensitive: administrative license suspensions must be appealed within ten days. Don’t put your job or commercial license at additional risk by delaying. If you have a job or family that counts on you,