DUI / OVI / OMVI

DUI Attorney

In Ohio, just being charged with driving under the influence means a mandatory suspension of driving privileges and the possibility of many other penalties, including fines, and in some cases prison time. Contact the law firm of Crossman & Mesaros, LLC, and let Dayton, Ohio, drunk driving attorney, David P. Mesaros, put his 20-plus years of experience in the criminal justice system to work for you.

Ohio Drunk Driving Law

Ohio’s terms for driving under the influence charges change often. This charge has been called “OMVI,” for “Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence, “DUI,” or “Driving Under the Influence,” and is now referred to as “OUI.” Other states have used the term DWI (Driving While Intoxicated).

Ohio’s penalty scheme for these offenses is known as a graded system, in which prior record and breath test readings influence the penalties. Under this system the penalties range from a minimum mandatory 3 day jail sentence to a mandatory prison sentence.

In addition, anyone arrested on a drunk driving charge suffers a mandatory license suspension. There is a 15-day period in which you are not allowed any driving privileges. After that period, a judge can grant driving privileges during the period in which your case is pending.

To regain driving privileges and to avoid jail time, you need an experienced DUI lawyer to advocate for your interests. Mr. Mesaros works hard to get each client the best results possible.

Contact Us

Contact our lawyers to find out how we can help your charges. Call us at (937) 434-6500.

From law offices in Dayton, Ohio, the drunk driving attorney of Crossman & Mesaros, LLC, helps people throughout the Miami Valley region, including Springfield, Centerville, Springboro, Kettering, Vandalia, Clayton, Beavercreek, Xenia, Troy, Eaton, Lebanon, Montgomery County, Warren County, Greene County, Miami County, Preble County, and more.