Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Traffic Defense

Ohio Traffic Violations Defense Attorneys
If you or a relative are pulled over by police and issued a ticket for a moving violation, you have legal rights to protect. The Ohio traffic ticket lawyers at The Skolnick Law Firm, LLC have the necessary experience to vigorously defend any traffic charges brought against you and have successfully done so for many clients in your situation. Please contact The Skolnick Law Firm, LLC for a free initial consultation today.
The Skolnick Law Firm, LLC represents drivers charged with:
Drunk driving: Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI)
Reckless driving
Speeding
Driving on a suspended license
Driving on a revoked license
Driving without insurance
Seat belt violations
Failure to pay fines
Failure to stop for a police officer
Failure to appear in court
Outstanding traffic warrants from failure to pay tickets
Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI)
In particular, operating a vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence is a serious charge. If you are found guilty, the consequences can include substantial jail or prison time, huge fines, and loss of driving privileges. A conviction for driving under the influence can impact your family, your job, your insurance and the overall quality of your life.
An experienced traffic defense attorney at The Skolnick Law Firm, LLC can evaluate the facts of your case to help you determine whether evidence can be suppressed or other legal remedies utilized to assist you in defending your case. If you were required to submit to field sobriety tests, breath tests or blood tests, an OVI lawyer may be able to assist you in having those test results suppressed. If a conviction is inevitable, our driving lawyers can help you make the best sentencing presentation to lessen the consequences.
Driving Under Suspension (DUS)
Driving while your license is suspended is a serious violation in Ohio. Driving under suspension is a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine, in addition to specific driving under suspension (DUS) penalties.
On a first or second conviction for DUS, your car will be immobilized for 30 or 60 days. On a 3rd or subsequent conviction, the court will order a criminal forfeiture of your car to the State. It should be noted that the immobilization and forfeiture provisions are generally only applicable if the car you were driving is registered in your name. However, driving someone else's car while under suspension could expose that person to criminal liability for permitting you to drive (wrongful entrustment), which exposes them to immobilization and/or forfeiture penalties under a separate statute.
However, our expertise in Ohio traffic law defense can save you months in jail and thousands of dollars in fines. Take a moment to learn more about what we can do for you.
If you would like to discuss your legal options, contact us online or call us at (216) 685-9991 to set up a FREE consultation.

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