In our last blog post, we covered the initial steps of an OVI (commonly called a DUI) arrest and what you can expect in those beginning moments. After a while, you will receive your sentencing and from there you will have certain requirements that you have to cover before you’ve fully paid for your OVI. These are the components of an OVI that become stressful, costly, and a little bit intimidati…Read More
Leaving the bar after a few drinks can seem harmless, but the danger that you put others, and yourself, in can cost you a lifetime. In the instance that you have recently been pulled over and are over the legal limit of drinking, chances are that you’ve been arrested and taken in for a DUI (or OVI, here in Ohio). While the following steps may seem overwhelming, you can trust Susan Gwinn to walk …Read More
The personal toll that a DUI/OVI can have on the offender and their family is not something that is easily forgotten. Let’s say that you find yourself in a situation that may end in a DUI/OVI conviction; your first course of action should have been avoiding the situation in the first place, such as getting a ride from a friend or calling a taxi. Second, make sure you call Susan Gwinn Attorney …Read More
The red and blue lights flash back and forth in your rearview mirror, at this point compliance is the best policy. You pull to the side of the road and follow the directions of the officer. Regardless of why you were pulled over, it is important to remember that at this point you are not under arrest. You are, however, obligated to produce your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of …Read More
Did you know that one person is killed every 30 minutes in the United States due to drunk driving? The worst part about drunk driving is the innocent victims and their families who suffer from you’re unethical decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol. Although there are many instances tragedy strikes, there are some “lucky” people out there who are pulled over and given a DUI. …Read More
DUIs are scary to think about, but they’re in place for a reason. Driving under the influence can cause you or someone else to create tragedy that could have been avoided in the first place. If you or someone you know is in need of DUI lawyer in Athens, Ohio, Susan Gwinn Law is the office to call. Like we just said, DUIs are scary to think about. So in order for you to understand how you can avo…Read More
If you’ve been arrested for an OVI in Ohio, you have a few optional penalties as well as others that are mandatory. Some mandatory penalties were discussed in one of our previous blogs, and this blog will serve to dive into an optional penalty for those who have had one OVI: an interlock ignition device. It is important to note that the interlock ignition device is a mandatory penalty for those …Read More
There’s always a fine line between having a nice drink with some friends and having a few too many and thinking you’re capable of safely driving home. Where exactly does that line lie? Rather than giving an exact number of drinks, the state of Ohio gives percentages of alcohol in your blood. This percentage is targeted based on the amount when your body no longer is able to act 100% ready and …Read More
In the state of Ohio, law enforcement typically cites offenders of driving drunk with an OVI meaning Operating a Vehicle under the Influence whereas many other states label it DUI for Driving Under the Influence. In either case, the citation is not taken lightly and the consequences are quite severe if you are found guilty. For your first offense, you can spend anywhere between 3 days to 6 months …Read More
Do you need an OVI lawyer for your recent citation in Athens, Ohio? Susan Gwinn Attorney at Law stands by the Sixth Amendment which states, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherin the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be …Read More