September 17, 2019 | DUI Penalties

In Ohio, it is illegal to operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you’re stopped while driving drunk, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). DUI, which is also known as Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI), is a serious crime that can potentially affect you for… read more

March 27, 2015 | DUI Penalties, OVI Rights, OVI Suspension

The state of Ohio takes operation of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol very seriously. Being charged and convicted of a single OVI can have devastating consequences. Unfortunately, many people make the same mistake twice. As with many other criminal charges, the penalties for a second charge can be much more severe…. read more

February 26, 2015 | DUI Penalties, License Suspension

Did you know that your driving record in one state is being shared with officials in most other states? The Interstate Driver’s License Compact (IDLC) is an agreement between 45 states and the District of Columbia to share and exchange information regarding your driving record and driving violations. In essence, a driver has only one… read more

July 2, 2014 | DUI Penalties

A DUI will cost you.  Initially it costs you your dignity when you are arrested.  It can cost you your good name.  It will cost you your freedom to drive where and when you want.  It will cost you your privilege to drive.  It will cost you money in the form of missed time at… read more

August 14, 2011 | DUI Penalties

If you plan to go out on the water this summer be aware of the risks of a boating OVI in Dayton, Ohio.  The legal limit is .08.  However, you can also be charged and convicted even if you refuse the test.  If convicted, you will be sentenced to 3-180 days in jail and from… read more

June 14, 2011 | DUI Law, DUI Penalties, DUI Sentencing, Vehicle Forfeiture

I had a big victory on a small part of a case today involving a DUI in Fairfield Municipal Court in Butler County, Ohio.  The Case involved a third offense in 6 years DUI / OVI and a Driving Under OVI Suspension. As a lawyer I am always trying to find the best defenses to… read more

December 24, 2010 | Administrative License Suspension, DUI Penalties, DUI Sentencing, OVI Suspension

My name is Robert Healey and I am a lawyer that limits his practice to OVI defense in southwest Ohio.  Currently I manage the DUI office in Dayton, Ohio, where I attended law school.  This blog is written by me to help potential clients in the Dayton area that have been charged with an OVI…. read more

December 2, 2010 | DUI Law, DUI Penalties, DUI Sentencing, General DUI Q & A

This blog is authored by Robert Healey, a Lawyer that limits his practice to DUI & OVI defense in southwest Ohio.  He is an associate at Suhre & Associates, LLC, and currently manages the DUI Office in Dayton, Ohio, where he attended law school. The best way to find legal defenses for a OVI / DUI charge… read more

November 24, 2010 | Administrative License Suspension, DUI Penalties, DUI Sentencing

My name is Robert Healey and I am a lawyer that limits his practice to OVI defense in southwest Ohio.  Currently I manage the DUI office in Dayton, Ohio, where I attended law school.  This blog is written by me to help potential clients in the Dayton area that have been charged with an OVI…. read more