Ohio Administrative License Suspension

Defending clients who have been charged with drunk driving, or driving under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs, is challenging. DUI and DWI defense attorneys must always be prepared for new developments in legal and scientific procedures used to prove guilt.

The criminal defense lawyers at Yavitch & Palmer have years of experience in dealing with DUI and DWI cases, and are knowledgeable about the scientific and legal aspects of Breathalyzer, urine, and blood tests used to determine BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) and drug use. This knowledge enables them to effectively question the accuracy, reliability and validity of these tests during court proceedings.

Being under the influence includes more than simply drunk driving. If you are found to be under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs while driving or operating heavy machinery, you are also subject to these charges and their penalties.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS) means that if you are stopped for drunk driving and you refuse to take a sobriety test, or if your test results exceed the legal limit, the law enforcement officer can take your driver's license on the spot.  Your suspension begins immediately.

Depending on previous offenses or refusals, you can have your license automatically suspended for a period of 90 days to five years. The suspension is independent of any jail term, fine or other criminal penalty imposed in court for a DUI offense. Penalties for DUI or OVI conviction vary from fines and temporary license suspension, to vehicle forfeiture, jail time, and permanent license suspension.

DUI and OMVI Resources

Learn more about DUI and OMVI laws and what to expect if you have been charged with either crime:

• DUI/DWI Laws at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• The Unofficial Guide to the DMV
• National Conference of State Legislatures
• Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

If you have been charged with any of these traffic violations, it is important to know what you're up against. The criminal defense lawyers at Yavitch & Palmer are familiar with DUI and DWI, the legal and scientific testing conducted, and the penalties for a conviction. Our knowledge and experience helps us achieve positive results for our clients in court.

When your freedom to drive is curtailed, your job is in jeopardy, and you are facing DUI or DWI/OVI charges, call the Columbus Ohio DUI defense attorneys of Yavitch & Palmer at 614-224-6142 to arrange an appointment.