Half my clients want to know if I can make their DUI go away.  The other half want to know if I can get them a deal.

The most common deal offered is a reduction from to reckless operation.  This usually requires that no aggravating facts exist. 

Things that can prevent a reduction are a prior offense, too high of a test, being rude to the police officer, an accident, etc.  In this blog I would like to talk more about having a test that is too high.

A breath test result over 0.080 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath will be charged as a DUI.  That is the level of alcohol in the body that the law prohibits when operating a vehicle. 

A “high tier” test causing an increase in the mandatory minimum penalties begins at 0.170 and up.  That begs the question of what is too high for a reduction.

Most tests very close to a result of 0.080 can be reduced on a first offense unless there are aggrivating facts in the case.  In tests over 0.100 most prosecutor’s will not give a reduction to reckless operation without some significant defect in the case.

Defects can only be revealed after diligent examination of all the evidence.  This means not just relying on the evidence given by the prosecutor. 

I always tell people that a plea to reckless operation is only a good deal if the state can prove its case against you.  Otherwise, it is almost all of the same penalties as a DUI, it just has a different name. 

When you are over 0.100 that is not the end of all deals.  One alternative that has proven successful in negotiations with prosecutor’s is an agreed sentence that is more than the minimums given on a plea to a first in time reckless operation. 

As always, it is the client’s choice to take a plea or fight the case.  Be informed.  Ask your lawyer what the benefits, risks, and chances of a plea are.  Each case is unique.

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 - 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 police officer and two former prosecutors to work….for you!

Cincinnati, Ohio DUI Attorney Robert Healey explains how to examine your driving record.  The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles or “BMV” makes a wide variety of services available to the public online available anytime.

The BMV’s main website is located at http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/. You can also go the following link to see the list of their online services:  http://bmv.ohio.gov/online_services/online_services.htm.

This is the link I find the most helpful for people having problems with their Ohio Driver’s License: https://www.dps.state.oh.us/netsys/netdb/ENGLISH/LKUPX.asp.  This will allow you to view your unofficial driving record for the last three years.

This is helpful to determine when the BMV receives notice of your citations, convictions, and suspensions. It will also allow you to calculate current points on your license.

This is also useful to audit your record to determine if you have been a victim of identity theft. You may also check on your reinstatement requirements if you are currently under suspension.

If you or a family member have been arrested for DUI in the Greater Cincinnati area and need assistance with an upcoming court appearance in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton or Warren Counties, give us a call at our 24 Hour Emergency Number at 513.333.0014 for affordable and professional help.

We typically limit our practice to DUI defense, criminal defense or traffic matter in the Cincinnati area, but we will consult with you on any legal matter you have.

If it is a matter outside that, we will still consult with you, but would rather give you no advice than bad advice.  If we cannot help, we will try to refer your matter to the very best attorney we know for your legal issue.

If you need help with a DUI arrest in Cincinnati or an upcoming court appearance in Hamilton, Butler, Warren or Clermont Counties on a DUI charge, call our office at our 24 Hour Emergency Number at 513.333.0014 to get professional help.

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 four years running.

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.

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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.