Cincinnati, Ohio Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Kelly Farrish
PROVIDING SUCCESSFUL DUI SOLUTIONS FOR OVER 41 YEARS COMBINED
The Farrish Law Firm is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you are arrested, you need an attorney with the courtroom experience to present your side of the story as strategically as possible. The attorneys at The Farrish Law Firm have built their practice on defending those arrested and accused of Drunk Driving, traffic-related crimes and criminal defense. Kelly Farrish is a National Highway Traffic Administration qualified instructor for standardized field sobriety tests (roadside tests). Robert W. Dziech and Douglas Nicholas are qualified to administer standardized field sobriety tests (roadside tests). They possess the ability to provide aggressive defense for clients involved in any of the following matters:
- Ohio and Kentucky Drunk Driving
- DUI / OVI / Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated
- Driving with a suspended license
- Drivers License Revocation
- Other Traffic Crimes
- Criminal Charges
OHIO DRUNK DRIVING: In the state of Ohio and Kentucky, it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.
In order to be convicted of drunk driving, the prosecution must prove that the defendant was driving or possessed actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of arrest. Evidence must show that the arresting officer had a probable cause for stopping or approaching the vehicle, or if stopped at a roadblock, that the roadblock was conducted in accordance with the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
PROVIDING SUCCESSFUL DUI/OVI SOLUTIONS: The attorneys at The Farrish Law Firm can:
- Reduce the likelihood of a referral to an aftercare program.
- Protect your standing with your insurance company.
- Secure occupational driving privileges.
DUI: "DUI" stands for driving under the influence and occurs when someone is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, mandatory attendance at an approved alcohol program, incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI/OVI conviction effects BMV records and typically results in higher insurance premiums, and could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.
A DUI /OVI is generally a misdemeanor charge. There are exceptions. If someone is injured as a result of a drunk driving accident, it is possible the defendant will be charged with a felony (and if the victim dies, the driver may be charged with vehicular manslaughter), and a fourth DUI/OVI conviction in six (6) years or a sixth DUI/OVI in twenty (20) years can become felonies.
OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE IMPAIRED (OVI): Generally known as DUI, Ohio refers to driving under the influence of alcohol as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI). Ohio's legal drinking age for beer and liquor is 21. Evidence of impaired driving is based on physical findings by the arresting officer and the results of a blood, breath or urine test.
REMEMBER, IF YOU ARE STOPPED FOR DRUNK DRIVING ...
- Have your driver's license, registration, and insurance card ready for police
- Always be polite and cooperative
- You have the right to ask for a lawyer and to refuse to answer questions without your attorney present
- You have the right to refuse field sobriety tests, including the walk and turn test, the one leg stand test and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN - "the eye test"). This firm strongly recommends that you refuse to take field sobriety tests. There is no legal penalty for a refusal.
- You have the right to refuse to give breath samples. A refusal may result in longer administrative license suspension. It can also double your minimum mandatory period of incarceration if you are convicted of the OVI charge.
DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE: Driving with a suspended or revoked license in Ohio is considered a crime and can result in heavy fines and possible jail time. The penalties are typically heaviest if the license suspension or revocation was the result of a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI /OVI ).
OTHER TRAFFIC CRIMES: Traffic crimes are specifically addressed in state statutes. There is an entire body of law that regulates the operation of motor vehicles on the streets and highways. The laws related to operating a vehicle can be difficult to interpret and apply.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: Criminal Defense charges can include homicide, robbery, burglary, drug possession offenses, weapons possession charges, sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, fraud, embezzlement, kidnapping and arson. If convicted, whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury, offenders can be subjected to fines, imprisonment, and probation and community service, among other penalties. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. The lawyers at The Farrish Law Firm have experience defending your rights in these cases.
In addition to the above practice areas, The Farrish Law Firm also represents clients in Appeals and Probation Violation cases.
If you or someone you know in the Cincinnati area, surrounding Southwestern Ohio Counties or Northern Kentucky need the assistance or legal counsel of an experienced DUI defense or general defense lawyer, contact The Farrish Law Firm today at 513-824-8972, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation with a dedicated Cincinnati drunk driving Attorney.
We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Design & Hosted By
