DUI Attorney in Willoughby, OH
If you were arrested and charged with a DUI or OVI, it’s important that your rights are protected from the very beginning. You don’t have to give a statement until you consult with a Willoughby DUI lawyer. With a variety of serious consequences and a criminal conviction on the line, it’s best to retain a lawyer as soon as possible.
Call the law office of Lallo & Feldman, at (440) 953-0362 for immediate and aggressive defense services after a DUI or OVI arrest. We maintain office in Lake County to better serve our clients throughout Northeast Ohio. You can also contact our attorneys online to request a free consultation.
Strong And Effective Drunk Driving Defense Strategies
At Lallo & Feldman, we examine your case and your charge from all possible angles in order to avoid conviction. Did the police officer have reasonable cause to stop you? Were the breath and sobriety tests administered appropriately? We also explore driver intervention programs and other methods that can reduce your charge and fines and prevent your insurance costs from skyrocketing.
The average cost of a first-time DUI or OVI conviction can easily exceed $5,000. Our knowledgeable team of attorneys will tirelessly work to reduce these costs and prevent a conviction.
Even if this is not your first drunk driving charge, we can work to help you keep your driving privileges and avoid automatic enhancement of the charge and penalties.
DUI And OVI Defense For Commercial Drivers
If you drive for a living, your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is critical to your ability to do your job and provide for your family. At Lallo & Feldman we will work to keep you on the road and employed.
What to Do if You Are Arrested for DUI
If you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, comply with orders from police but do not discuss anything related to your charges. You are required to provide basic forms of identification. If the police ask you where you were that night or if you have been drinking, exercise your right to remain silent.
Anything you say can be used against you later on. As soon as you are released, contact an attorney to begin preparing your defense. Your lawyer can speak on your behalf in court to prevent you from saying anything incriminating. Once you speak with your attorney and provide a detailed account of events, your lawyer can decide on the ideal defense strategy for beating your charges.
Potential Penalties for a DUI Conviction
A DUI conviction in Ohio carries penalties that can have immediate and lasting consequences. Even a first offense can lead to mandatory consequences such as time in jail or participation in a driver intervention program, fines, and a license suspension that can last up to three years. Courts also have the authority to impose probation terms and order substance abuse treatment.
Repeat convictions can lead to enhanced penalties with longer jail or prison sentences, higher fines, extended license suspensions, and the possibility of vehicle immobilization or forfeiture. Felony DUI charges bring mandatory prison terms, steep fines, and lengthy license suspensions. A conviction can leave you facing higher insurance costs and challenges securing future housing and employment.