Canton DUI Defense Lawyer
OVI is a serious offense in Ohio that can result in the loss of your driving privileges, time behind bars, and expensive fines. If you are facing OVI charges, you need an experienced Canton DUI defense lawyer in your corner.
At Patituce & Associates, our OVI defense lawyers know how serious these charges are and can use our extensive experience to aggressively defend these charges against you. Let us help protect your legal rights and your future.
Call us today at (440) 771-1175 for a free case review by an experienced Canton DUI defense lawyer.
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Potential Penalties for OVI
The penalties for OVI are serious, and these cases are aggressively prosecuted. If you are convicted of OVI, you can face the following consequences:
- First OVI – Up to six months in jail, and alcohol abuse program, and up to $1,075 in fines
- Second OVI – Up to six months in jail, house arrest, and/or alcohol monitoring, and fines up to $1,625.
- Third OVI – Up to one year in jail, with a minimum of 60 days for BACs of .17% or above, drug or alcohol program, installation of an ignition interlock device, a restricted license plates, and fines up to $2,500.
- Fourth OVI – Up to 30 months behind bars, installation of an ignition interlock device, restricted license plates, and fines up to $10,000 in fines. Permanent license suspension may be enforced.
The penalties can be even higher if you had a high BAC or a prior history of refusals.
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We Help Clients Get Favorable Results in OVI Cases
At Patituce & Associates, we dedicate about half of our caseload to OVI cases. This focus has allowed us to develop effective strategies to protect our clients’ rights and freedom. Some of the results we have achieved for our clients include:
- Having criminal charges against them dismissed
- Preserving their driving privileges at administrative hearings
- Reducing OVI charges to a lesser offense
- Having our clients acquitted at trial
Our team has the skill and determination you can count on during this critical time in your life.
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Possible Defenses We Might Raise in Your Case
As experienced trial attorneys, we will look for every possible defense that we can raise on your behalf. Depending on the circumstances, defenses may include:
- Police had no reasonable suspicion to support the traffic stop
- Insufficient evidence existed for the law enforcement officer to conduct field sobriety tests
- The law enforcement officer did not execute field sobriety tests according to accepted standards
- Chain of custody was broken of your lab samples
- Inaccurate breath, blood, or urine results occurred because of poor calibration or improper testing procedures
- The defendant has a medical condition that affects the reading of a BAC in such a way that their BAC would have been lower at the time of driving
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- Martha L.
Seeking representation for federal charges against my husband led me to engage with an attorney from this firm. Swiftly connected with Joe Patituce, we made the decision to enlist his services that very day, a choice we're grateful for.
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- Cora B.
Their friendly and approachable team provided unwavering support. They worked diligently to build a robust defense, ensuring my side of the story was heard and considered!!!
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- Former Client
Cate Purdum was present, attentive, always returned my calls (I had attorneys before who never call you back), answered my questions and never ignored my calls. If I ever need an attorney in the future I will definitely go back to her.
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- Roberto M.
Catherine Meehan did an amazing job. Very responsive, friendly, and obviously very good with words. She kept me out of jail and home with my kiddo. For that I can't ever repay the favor. Much appreciated hope I never need your assistance again but if so I'll definitely give you a call. Thank you again.
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- Thomas S.
I am very satisfied with Rachelle and Joe they were talking me through my whole case and when I told them I wanted a trial they agreed and said let’s go to trial with out hesitation they were very professional and I couldn’t ask for a better law firm to have my back in my court case thank you Rachelle and Joe I highly recommend them to everybody
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- Levi G.
Joe helped my brother beat a serious RICO charge. He is simply the best criminal defense lawyer out there, and provides a clear-cut path to victory. I am extremely impressed and thankful for the hard work and dedication the team at Patituce & Associates put in on this case. It feels great to come out on the winning side, and not have to sweat a thing during the whole process. I highly recommend hiring Joe and his expert staff if you ever find yourself in any legal trouble. Thank you Joe!
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So kind and helpful! Don’t know what I would’ve done without him. Joe was kind and informative throughout the whole- Maddy P.
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- Glenn G.
I engaged Joe Patituce's services for my DUI case in Rocky River, and I couldn't have made a better choice. He and his team demonstrated excellence throughout, managing my case with remarkable skill and professionalism.
Contact an Experienced Canton DUI Defense Lawyer for Help Defending Your Rights
If you are charged with OVI, it is imperative that you promptly seek the help of an experienced Canton criminal defense lawyer who can defend your rights. We have a high track record of success and the extensive experience you can rely on when your freedom hangs in the balance.
Contact Patituce & Associates today for your free consultation.
