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

March 13, 2015 | OVI Rights, OVI Suspension, Plea Negotiations

Police officers in Ohio need only reasonable suspicion that you may be driving under the influence of alcohol in order to pull you over and investigate. In Ohio, the charge of driving while intoxicated is referred to as operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or OVI. So, what do you do… read more

December 13, 2013 | OVI Suspension

When you are arrested for DUI in Dayton Ohio and test over the limit or refuse you should be suspended by the BMV.  The officer will give you a copy of the BMV 2255 which puts you on notice of that. You will have to wait 90 days if you refuse and 45 days if… read more

November 16, 2011 | Administrative License Suspension, Breath Tests, License Suspension, OVI Suspension

You will not be suspended right away if you take a urine test after being arrested for an OVI in Dayton, Ohio.  To be suspended you will have to refuse or test over the limit. The police will not know whether you are over the limit right away based on a urine test because it… read more

September 26, 2011 | Administrative License Suspension, Breath Tests, DUI Law, License Suspension, OVI Suspension

Have you been charged with a Dayton OVI or DUI?  If so, you will receive a letter from the BMV and will need to know what to do. This is called an Administrative License Suspension or ALS.  This is a BMV suspension you received from the police after being arrested for OVI or what is… read more

February 5, 2011 | Administrative License Suspension, DUI Law, DUI Sentencing, License Suspension, OVI Suspension

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 DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers, and currently manages the DUI Office in Dayton, Ohio, where he attended law school. Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers obtained… 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