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
School is in session, which only means that college students everywhere are making new friends and going out for a nightly drink with the new friends they've just made. Going out is fun indeed, but if you make the wrong decision to drink and drive and end up with a DUI, it is a must to give our DUI lawyer in Athens a phone call right away. You don’t want to wait to deal with the charges that hav…Read More
The key to avoiding a DUI and a potentially dangerous driving situation is to know your drinking limits. As a general rule, it will take around 4 drinks in an hour on an empty stomach to push a 170 pound man's blood alcohol level over the legal limit, and 3 drinks for a 140 pounds woman on an empty stomach, but keep in mind that everyone is different. No two people will react the same way to alcoh…Read More
If you have read any of our previous blogs, then you already know that getting a DUI can come with some pretty big consequences, and it can go a long way to making your life a whole lot harder. Many people make the mistake of dealing with their DUI on their own, because they believe that there is nothing a lawyer can do to help. Don't make that same mistake. Instead, choose the right path by relyi…Read More