Cincinnati DUI Attorneys

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.

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Mother’s Day

by robhealey on May 12, 2013

Like every other holiday, the police will be out in force looking for Cincinnati DUI and OVI violations.  You can enjoy alcohol responsibly this weekend if you are not driving!

Lets talk about drinking responsibly.  This does not mean drinking with a limit of one an hour.  This does not mean not drinking and getting behind the wheel if you think you can make it home without hitting something.

I also prefer the term drinking safe.  This is where you can enjoy a few drinks and not have to worry about driving home.

Some of the best ways are that you can drink at home and invite your friends over to join you as long as they have a ride home or can spend the night.  You can also invite neighbors over for a grill out who can walk home.

Alcohol is not the problem.  Drinking and putting your self at risk for a DUI or OVI in Cincinnati is a bad choice.

You or someone else can get hurt.  You can also get caught by police and have to call someone like me to defend you.

Enjoy your summer.  Just enjoy it safe when you mix it with alcohol!

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Expect to see more police this weekend.  Police like to spend their money wisely.

They do this by targeting the weekends most likely to produce more arrests and drunk drivers.  This weekend is the one of the best weekends for police to find DUI and OVI drivers in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Today is the Kentucky Derby and tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo.  When people gather they usually drink.

When they drink, there will always be someone who gets behind the wheel and drives.  This runs the rick of DUI and OVI arrest.

Don’t drive if you drink.

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DUI Appeals

by robhealey on April 15, 2013

The City of Cincinnati has appealed four of our firm’s OVI cases.  These cases will be heard in the next few months.

The litigation surrounds the new breath test machine from the Dept. of Health in Ohio.  This is the Intoxilyzer 8000.

The machine is alleged by the defense to have several defects and problem with compliance with the law and regulations in Ohio.  Several judge’s in Hamilton County agree with the defense theory of the case.

If you are charged with an OVI in Cincinnati, Ohio, it is best to call Suhre & Assoc., LLC right away at 513-333-0014.

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Is Cincinnati Still Using The Intoxilyzer 8000?

by robhealey on January 11, 2013

Yes and no.  The Cincinnati Prosecutor’s Office told the Cincinnati Police to stop using the new machine for now while litigation plays out in the court of appeals.

However, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is still using the machine for cases involving persons arrested for drunk driving or OVI in the Cincinnati area.  Various other independent agencies in town are using the machine, but there are being handled by the County Prosecutor’s Office.

These cases then have to be prosecuted by the City.  You should contact a DUI attorney before submitting to a breath test on the Intoxilyzer 8000 or any other chemical test if you have been arrested for DUI in the Cincinnati area.  Our OVI attorneys will be able to talk to you about the best options given the unique facts of your Cincinnati DUI or OVI case.

And remember, if you or a family member has been arrested for DUI or OVI in Greater Cincinnati- or were pulled over in Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties, or the areas of West Chester, Mason, Blue Ash, Montgomery, Lebanon, –it is best to call our DUI and OVI team before taking a breath test at 513.333.0014….24-hours a day, 7 days a week because now is the perfect time to hire our award winning law firm,  with former law enforcement officers and former prosecutors, one of which was named a leading lawyer in the area of DUI and OVI defense since 2006, to work for you!

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Anatomy Of A Checkpoint

September 21, 2012

The last check point case I defended began in a high DUI area.  This was targeted based on statistics from DUI arrests the police made in the Cincinnati area. The time was also targeted around a holiday where it was statistically more likely that people would be driving after drinking.  Lastly, the time was chosen [...]

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ODH Ordered To Produce Intoxilyzer 8000 Records

August 5, 2012

A judge recently ordered the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to produce machine test records in Hamilton County Municipal Court in Cincinnati, Ohio.  This information was requested by defense lawyers in discovery, by pubic record request, subpoena, and finally in a motion to compel production of evidence. After a two hour hearing, the judge found [...]

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New Breath Test Machine

June 30, 2012

Arrested in Ohio and the police are asking you to take a breath test?  There are some thing about the new breath test machine you should know. The Intoxilyzer 8000 is in use in the Cincinnati area now.  Since going into service, it has been under attack. Most other states have been attacking it related [...]

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Do You Have A Choice Of Where To Serve Jail Time?

May 21, 2012

No.  For misdemeanors, you will most likely immediately serve the jail time according to what county the offense was in.  This is subject to some exceptions. If the county jail is full, sometimes the best thing the sheriff can do is tell you to come back.  If there is funding, they might try to send [...]

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Can A Refusal Be Used Against You?

March 24, 2012

If you refuse the test after a Cincinnati DUI or OVI arrest, can it be used against you? Yes.  The jury will be instructed that they may, but do not have to, consider the fact that you refused the breath test as evidence of guilt. It is still better to refuse the test because if [...]

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Right To Remain Silent

February 23, 2012

Do you have to talk to the police wen pulled over for DUI in Cincinnati, Ohio?  Do you have to talk to the Judge at sentencing for DUI or an amended non-DUI charge? NO!  When pulled over for DUI in Cincinnati, Ohio, you have the right to remain silent.  It is best to remain silent [...]

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