Best DUI Defenses Of OVI Breath Test

November 18, 2010

This DUI blog is authored by Robert Healey, an associate lawyer with Suhre & Associates, LLC that limits his practice to DUI & OVI defense in Southwest Ohio. Want to know the best way to defend your OVI breath test in Ohio?  You will need an experienced DUI attorney.  Challenging a breath test begins at the [...]

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Cincinnati OVI Judges

November 8, 2010

This Blog is authored by Robert Healey, a lawyer that limits his practice to DUI & OVI defense in southwest Ohio.  He is an associate at Suhre & Associates, LLC, and currently manages the DUI & OVI Office in Dayton, Ohio, where he attended law school. If you are charged with a DUI or OVI in Hamilton [...]

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Right To Remain Silent At OVI Sentencing

November 5, 2010

One problem I come across from time to time arises at sentencing on a DUI or OVI.  Picture this, I have worked out a plea and have a good idea what the sentence will be based on the facts in the report.  Sometimes I have seen this delicate house of cards come crashing down when [...]

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Will I Have To Talk In Court At Sentencing?

November 2, 2010

You will not have to make any statements in Court.  Most times it is better to say nothing than to say the wrong thing. Experience has shown me that there is no predicting what a client will say to a Judge at sentencing.  However, there are some things your lawyer should prepare you to say. [...]

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OVI Risks When Alcohol Mixed With Stimulant Energy Drinks

October 26, 2010

There is media buzz about energy drinks mixed with alcohol lately.  However the companies making the drinks defend their products  by saying the concept of mixing alcohol and caffeine is not new., and the FDA has not banned them. Rum and coke, irish coffee are only two historical examples of this traditional practice.  The concern [...]

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Cincinnati OVI Jail Notes

October 20, 2010

A recent client reported back to us her observations about procedures when serving time at the Hamilton County Jail.  We hope to minimize our client’s exposure to jail time whenever possible, but sometimes the law does not provide a remedy other than jail.   Here is her story: WHEN SERVING A SENTENCE AT THE HAMILTON [...]

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Can I Show Up Drunk For Court?

October 8, 2010

If you show up drunk for court you can be held in contempt, arrested, and held in jail.  If you show up drunk for sentencing your plea can be vacated. Even if drank the night before you can have your sentence vacated.  This is because the alcohol still in your system can interfere with the [...]

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The Jail Is Full For Many Including OVI Offenders!

October 5, 2010

The Sherriff in Hamilton County said that his jail is full.  It is so full in fact that he has been forced to release some people early.   In the last 30 days the Sheriff has processed and released over 40 people that have been charged with an OVI.   So far in this year [...]

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Where Is My OVI Lawyer?

September 28, 2010

Don’t worry when your OVI Lawyer is not in Court right when Court starts.  Most good lawyers will have a case load that requires them to be in many rooms, cities, counties, or state’s all on the same day.   You lawyer should give you advanced notice about when he will be there.  This will prevent [...]

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OVI Administrative License Suspension

September 13, 2010

When you are pulled over for OVI you will most likely lose your license.  The Officer will also most likely give you an administrative license suspension or ALS. This will be a 90 days suspension on a first offense if you test over the limit.  If you refuse the test it is one year.  You [...]

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