by joesuhre on September 24, 2009
Welcome. My name is Joe Suhre. I am the managing partner of Suhre & Associates, LLC, where we provide our clients with aggressive and thorough DUI legal representation.
In fact, with the help of first-rate associates, I have been named a leading Cincinnati DUI Attorney by Cincy Magazine for the last six years running, 2006-2011.
That means one thing – all of the Attorneys at Suhre & Associates are extremely talented at solving the many problems that a DUI arrest brings to our clients.
On this website, I’ve answered many of the common questions that come up about a Cincinnati DUI and the life-changing effect that arrest can have.
Just to the right, you’ll see a search box. If you have a question, just type it in. I likely have the answer to your question shown there.
Or, just below that search box you’ll see “Categories” shown – just choose the one you’re interested in.
And remember, if you or a family member has been arrested for DUI in the Greater Cincinnati- and that includes Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties as well – give our office a call at 513.333.0014….24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Because now is the perfect time to put a team that includes a former former police officer and former prosecutors to work….for you.
by robhealey on January 9, 2012
There are many ways to be guilty of the crime of DUI or OVI in Cincinnati, Ohio. One is to drive a car under the influence (you look drunk) and the second is to have too much alcohol in your system (you drank too much even if you look fine).
If you refuse the breath test, you will not have to worry about defending a Cincinnati DUI or OVI charge. If you take the test and test over the limit of 0.08 BAC by breath then there are several ways to beat the case.
I have had several judge’s tell me that my client looks innocent, but found them guilty because they had too much alcohol in their system. This is an important reason to refuse the test.
When there is no test the prosecutor must then rely on the police officer. Police officers like most other humans make mistakes. The more mistakes they make the better your chances of preserving your innocence.
This is where the Cincinnati OVI and DUI lawyers at Suhre & Associates can help. We are all certified to administer field sobriety tests. This is the same certification the police are supposed to receive.
That means that if they make a mistake we can show the judge the error. Evidence of these tests can be suppressed several ways: bad instructions, bad demonstrations, bad observations, or the officer is generally not credible because they change their story or can’t remember what happened.
And remember, if you or a family member has been arrested for DUI in the Cincinnati Area – including: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Montgomery, and Greene Counties – call me, ROBERT HEALEY, or one of the other DUI / OVI attorneys at 513.333.0014. We are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Because now is the best time to put a team that includes a FORMER POLICE OFFICER and a FORMER PROSECUTOR to work… for you!
by robhealey on November 9, 2011
A motion to suppress evidence will first have to be filed by your Cincinnati DUI or OVI Lawyer. If you case does not resolve itself then the case will likely be set for a hearing on the motion.
The hearing is typically 60+ days after being charged with a DUI or OVI in the Cincinnati area. If the hearing goes that day, then you will not be required to testify.
You will have discussed the risk and benefit of testifying before hand with your DUI lawyer. All witnesses who will testify are then sworn in.
You lawyer will have a chance to ask the police officers involved in the case questions about the stop, detention, field tests, arrest, and any chemical tests. The hope is that they will not be able to establish their burden and that some or all of the evidence in your case will be excluded from admission at trial.
Any plea offers on the table before the motion will likely be off the table if you lose the motion. If you are successful at the DUI or OVI motion then the state will likely make you an offer to enter a plea to a non-OVI offense.
The best result is that all the evidence is suppressed. This means that the prosecutor will likely dismiss the case.
Your lawyer will then discuss with you the merits of the plea and risks of a trial. A lawyer that limits his practice to DUI and OVI defense will be able to best explain what you should do.
And remember, if you or a family member has been arrested for DUI in the Cincinnati Area – including: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Montgomery, and Greene Counties – call me, ROBERT HEALEY, or one of the other DUI / OVI attorneys at 513.333.0014. We are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Because now is the best time to put a team that includes a FORMER POLICE OFFICER and a FORMER PROSECUTOR to work… for you!
by robhealey on August 14, 2011
Charged with a felony DUI or OVI in the Cincinnati area? You need an experienced lawyer that can explain the process and advocate for you each step of the way.
We will file a request for the evidence the prosecutor intends to use against you at trial. We will also file a request for the preservation of evidence. Once the prosecutor produces the evidence we will evaluate the case and meet with you again to discuss the strengths of your case.
Part of our evaluation of the evidence is to determine if any evidence was obtained in violation of the law or your rights. If so, we can file a motion to prevent the evidence from being used against you at trial.
We will begin negotiation with the prosecutor at the Disposition Scheduling Conference (DSC) and it will continue until the case resolves by plea or trial. The DSC will be scheduled within a week or two after the arraignment.
The DUI and OVI attorneys at Suhre & Associates, LLC will meet with the prosecutor and judge to talk about your case for the first time at the DSC. The judge can review the bond at the DSC. Bond can go up, down, or remain the same. We might be provided with some or all of the evidence.
Your felony DUI or OVI case in the Cincinnati area will be set for a plea or trial setting following the DSC. This is an opportunity to make sure that we have all the evidence we need to evaluate and fight you case. We will continue to negotiate for dismissal or amendment of some or all of the charges to lesser offenses in an attempt to minimize your exposure to prison and felony convictions. Expect several plea or trial setting dates. The pretrial phase of the case can take from 30 days to a few months.
We will file and have a hearing on the motion to exclude evidence. This is based on our allegations that the state’s evidence was collected improperly. Remember, it does not matter what you did in a criminal case, only what the prosecutor can prove at trial.
A trial is next if we cannot obtain a plea agreement that you are happy with. A trial is to the judge or a jury. The state has the burden of proving all the elements of each offense beyond a reasonable doubt. The length of the trial depends on the number of witnesses that are expected to be called.
If you are found guilty by entering a plea or after a trial, the judge must order a presentence investigation (PSI). The judge has to order a PSI before sentencing you to probation in lieu of prison. You will meet with the probation department for an interview and they will make a recommendation on sentencing, and eligibility for treatment or probation in lieu of prison time.
Expungement is not available for a OVI or DUI conviction. It is very important that you hire a law firm with experience in applying the best DUI and OVI defenses to your case.
And remember, if you or a family member has been arrested for DUI in the Cincinnati Area – including: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Montgomery, and Greene Counties – call me, ROBERT HEALEY, or one of the other DUI / OVI attorneys at 513.333.0014. We are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Because now is the perfect time to put a team that includes a FORMER POLICE OFFICER and a FORMER PROSECUTOR to work… for you!
by robhealey on July 24, 2011
Here is what you can expect if you are charged with a felony DUI or OVI in Cincinnati, Ohio. Your first court appearance will be for misdemeanor arraignment. A plea of not guilty is typical at this time.
Next we will address the issue of bond. If you are locked up in jail we can meet with you to review the bond factors which all the DUI and OVI attorneys at Suhre and Associates are very familiar.
We know the best things to talk about to give you the best chance to get out of jail with the most minimal restrictions. The we receive a date for the report of the grand jury, the topic of my next blog.
And remember, if you or a family member has been arrested for DUI in the Cincinnati Area – including: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Montgomery, and Greene Counties – call me, ROBERT HEALEY, or one of the other DUI / OVI attorneys at 513.333.0014. We are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Because now is the perfect time to put a team that includes a FORMER POLICE OFFICER and a FORMER PROSECUTOR to work… for you!
