Second OVI Charge Results in Driver’s Program and Small Fine

A man in Belmont County was charged with a second offense OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence), for which he had a high BAC. If convicted, he faced 20 days in jail and a fine. Wanting to avoid these penalties, he reached out to Luftman, Heck & Associates for help.

Criminal defense lawyer Joseph Kunkel filed a motion to suppress evidence, since the breathalyzer machine that was used was inaccurate, and there was a lack of police video. As a result of attorney Kunkel’s quick involvement in the case, the client only had to complete a driver’s intervention program and pay a small fine.

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