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Facing a DUI charge? A criminal law attorney can help with that

On Behalf of | Sep 14, 2018 | Criminal Law

If you are accused of driving under the influence in Ohio, you likely have a lot of questions about what this can mean for your future. Will you have to spend time behind bars? What other consequences are tied to a DUI conviction? Is there any way out of this? An experienced criminal law attorney will be able to answer these and any other questions you have about your case.

When charged with DUI, it is normal to feel uncertain and even scared about what will happen next. You have no idea how this can affect you and your family. What you need to know about DUI charges is this:

  • The more offenses you have on your record, the greater the penalties will be if you are convicted this time around.
  • Police are not perfect.
  • An arrest and DUI charge does not guarantee a conviction.
  • Refusing sobriety testing can work to your benefit.

If arrested on a DUI charge, you may spend some time in jail, you may lose your license — even if only temporarily, and you may have to attend court-ordered rehabilitation and pay fines, among other consequences. Then again, you may not. It all depends on the facts of your case and what the prosecution can prove.

Is there any way out of a DUI charge? It all depends on the facts of your case and how you and your criminal law attorney approach your case in an Ohio criminal court. Know that your legal counsel will work diligently to seek the best outcome possible for you.

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