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If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you may be worried and overwhelmed. The good news is that a Reynoldsburg DUI lawyer can guide you through this challenging time in your life by creating a defense strategy that may improve your situation. The attorneys of Luftman, Heck & Associates have over 10 years of experience helping clients from Reynoldsburg and surrounding cities fight their DUI charges and protect their rights.

Known as the “Birthplace of the Tomato,” Reynoldsburg is home to Blacklick Woods, a park with a four-mile walking and biking trail, the annual Tomato festival, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the Ohio Fire Academy. In this booming city, police officers pull over drivers on I-70E and Route 256 West for DUIs.

Under Ohio law, any driver who is caught operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration that is over the legal limit of .08 percent will receive an OVI, which is considered the same offense as a DUI in Ohio.

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What to Expect from a Reynoldsburg DUI Lawyer

While it may seem easier to plead guilty and accept your DUI charge without the assistance of an attorney, it certainly isn’t the smart choice. If you hire a Reynoldsburg DUI lawyer to handle the legal complexities of your case, you may be able to get your penalties minimized or even get your charged dismissed altogether. Our DUI attorneys at Luftman, Heck & Associates can use their extensive knowledge of how the other side thinks and past experience to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Questions to Ask Your Attorney in a DUI Case

When you’re facing charges for a DUI in Reynoldsburg, it’s important to ask your lawyer the following questions:

Do I have to appear at my arraignment?
OVI cases in Reynoldsburg are filed and scheduled for arraignment within five business days of your arrest. This is done so that you have the opportunity to appeal the administrative license suspension. If you hire Luftman, Heck & Associates’ DUI defense team, we may be able to appear at the arraignment on your behalf without you having to attend. This can be helpful so you don’t miss important obligations in your day-to-day life, like work or school. If we appear on your behalf, we will enter a not guilty plea, address your driver’s license suspension, and request any police reports and DVDs to evaluate the evidence against you.

Can I get my license or driving privileges?
After a DUI arrest, one of the first concerns you likely have is whether or not you’ll be able to drive. There are a few different ways you might be able to gain driving privileges. If you hire us to represent you, the first thing we will do is look at the BMV Form 2255 to see if there are errors. If there are errors, we are able to present them and this could lead to the termination of your suspension altogether.

If there aren’t any errors on the form, we can request a stay of your driver’s license suspension. If granted, a stay would give you your license back while your case is pending. Generally, Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court permits stays so long as you do not have a problematic driving history and the OVI didn’t involve an accident. We are able to appear on your behalf at the arraignment to request the stay for you. If it’s granted, you will be forwarded one copy to take to the BMV in order to get your physical license back and one to keep with you at all times while driving during the pendency of your case.

If these options aren’t available to you because of previous DUI convictions or other factors, we can negotiate to get you limited driving privileges that would permit you to drive for work, school, or medical reasons. Typically, this is not a difficult process if you are represented by a Columbus OVI lawyer. In cases where you are applying for limited driving privileges, you will be forwarded a blank copy of the limited driving privilege entry to fill out and return back to us. We file it on your behalf, and if it’s granted you will be forwarded one copy to keep in your car at all times while driving and one copy to keep as a spare in case you lose the first one.

Who is the prosecutor?
Jed Hood, Matt Roth, and Kevin Shannon are the prosecuting attorneys for Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court DUI cases. They have prosecuted thousands of OVI, criminal, and traffic cases for the City of Reynoldsburg over the years. They will be prosecuting your case from its initiation while the case is in Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court.

Do I get to see the police reports?
Reynoldsburg police reports are typically mailed by the City Attorney’s office. We will be sure to request police reports and provide you with copies for your review. We ask that you review them in detail and send us an email with your thoughts, including any inconsistencies in the report along with a detailed summary of exactly what happened.

Is there a DVD of my traffic stop?
The majority of Reynoldsburg police vehicles have cruiser video systems installed, but not all. Provided that there is a cruiser video system and it’s functioning properly, there will be a DVD of your traffic stop. This footage can be helpful to us when we are building your defense, as it will show things like whether the police officer performed the field sobriety tests properly or whether the reports are exaggerated in any way. All of our Columbus DUI lawyers are trained in field sobriety tests and know exactly what evidence issues to look for.

What outcome can I expect with my Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court OVI case?
If there are issues with the evidence, it’s possible that one of the prosecutors will offer you a reduction to a lesser offense. Other times, it might be advantageous to transfer your case where it will again go through the DUI court process. Depending on where you were pulled over, your case could be transferred to Franklin County Municipal Court, Fairfield County Municipal Court, or Licking County Municipal Court. With over a decade of experience working in these courts, the Luftman, Heck, & Associates DUI lawyers are ready to litigate your case in a suppression hearing or jury trial. However, we will continue to negotiate an offer once the case is transferred so that you have an option for a lesser charge before litigation.

Your First Reynoldsburg DUI/OVI Offense

You may believe that the consequences for a first time OVI offense are not severe. Unfortunately, this is not the case because even a first-time OVI can lead to life-changing penalties. In addition to hefty fines, you may lose your driving rights and spend up to six months in jail.

The effects of an Ohio DUI conviction can make your personal and professional life tough. If you hold a professional license, you may lose it and find it difficult to continue your career. In the event that you decide to apply for an educational program, you may not be admitted. It may also be difficult to find an apartment or home to rent. Additionally, your car insurance rates will likely skyrocket, making car ownership more expensive than ever before.

How a Reynoldsburg DUI Lawyer Can Help

You’ll begin the Ohio DUI court process at Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court with a pre-trial and arraignment. If you make the smart decision to hire a Reynoldsburg DUI lawyer who has represented clients at this court in the past to come to court with you, you can reduce your chances of being convicted.

When you trust a skilled Reynoldsburg drunk driving lawyer with your case, you can expect a well thought out and creative defense strategy to be designed specifically for you. Due to the fact that law enforcement officials make errors during DUI investigations, it’s vital for an attorney to examine your case closely to identify potential mistakes that may help you avoid a conviction or minimize the penalties you face.

SOME COMMON DEFENSE STRATEGIES THAT MAY BE USED TO COMBAT YOUR DUI INCLUDE:

  • Challenging the traffic stop that prompted the arrest
  • Challenging the breathalyzer test
  • Contesting the DUI tests
  • Challenging whether the accused was actually driving

Speak to a Reynoldsburg DUI Attorney at Luftman, Heck & Associates Immediately

As soon as you are charged with a DUI, it’s imperative to contact a DUI Lawyer in Reynoldsburg, Ohio at Luftman, Heck & Associates. Delaying the hire of an attorney can make it more difficult for you to achieve the results you desire. We can be reached by phone at (614) 500-3836, or through our online form.

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