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Central Ohio OVI Charge Dropped

Recently, a man was driving a work vehicle when he got into an accident. His phone was dead, and he was close to his home, so he walked there. He had a few drinks here, and his wife called the medical squad to examine a head injury from the accident. Prior to their arrival, police officers found the vehicle he left. Upon meeting the man, they realized he had several drinks.

The police charged the man with leaving the scene of an accident and operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). If convicted, he faced a year’s license suspension, 10 days in jail, and a $375 fine. He was an HVAC technician – as a result of this situation, he lost his job.

Columbus criminal defense lawyer Joseph Kunkel persuaded the court to dismiss the client’s OVI charge due to insufficient evidence. As a result, he only had to plead guilty to leaving the scene and pay a small fine.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

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.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.

Underage OVI Charge Dismissed

Not too long ago, the police found a driver slumped over behind the wheel of his car with the vehicle in gear. The young man was charged with underage OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) amongst other offenses. With these charges, the young man faced up to 30 days in jail, license suspension, and significant fines. Due to his job in the oil industry, it was important for the man to maintain a clean record so he can continue to work. This is what brought him to Luftman, Heck & Associates.

Columbus criminal defense attorney Joseph Kunkel fought for the client and discovered that his Miranda rights were not read, making the statements he made during the initial stop inadmissible. Additionally, attorney Kunkel argued that the police could not prove the client was driving while under the influence, since they never saw him moving the vehicle. As such, operation could not be proven. As a result, the client’s OVI charge was dropped.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Fairfield County OVI Charges Dismissed

Recently, an individual in Fairfield County found themselves in trouble when they were charged with a second offense for operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) after submitting to a police officer’s breath test – on which they were charged with a prohibited BAC (blood alcohol content) level. If found guilty of this offense, they could face the following statutory and collateral consequences:

• Up to six months in jail
• A mandatory minimum fine of $525
• Up to a four-year driver’s license suspension
• Installation of an ignition interlock device
• The possibility of restricted license plates
• Challenges related to schooling, employment, child custody, and more

Wanting to avoid these penalties, the individual reached out to the Columbus criminal defense lawyers at Luftman, Heck & Associates for help.

We immediately got to work on the case. After an aggressive defense, he won the motion hearing, and both of the client’s OVI charges were dismissed.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

Drug Charge Dismissed in Logan County Case

Recently, an individual in Bellefontaine, Logan County found themselves in trouble when they were arrested and charged with OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence). In addition to the drunk driving offense, they were charged with a drug offense. Wanting to avoid the possible penalties of a conviction – which include incarceration, fines, and far-reaching collateral consequences – they reached out to the Columbus criminal defense lawyers at Luftman, Heck & Associates for help.

We immediately got to work on the client’s case. Due to his quick action and involvement in the case, he was able to get the client’s drug charge dismissed. In addition to this dismissal, the client pled to a minor misdemeanor traffic violation as opposed to an OVI.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.

OVI Charge Resolved in Guernsey County

Recently, and individual in Guernsey County was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) that yielded a high test. In addition to the OVI, a weapon was found during the arrest. Wanting to avoid a felony conviction, they reached out to Luftman, Heck & Associates for help.

Due to our quick action and involvement in the case, LHA resolved the case to an impaired OVI – which is not a felony offense.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Individual results may vary based on the facts, injuries, jurisdiction, venue, witnesses, parties, and other factors. The results and client testimonials provided are not necessarily representative of the results obtained by all clients or their satisfaction with the firm’s services.