June 13, 2024 | DUI
Facing a DUI/OVI can be frightening, especially if you have never previously dealt with criminal charges before. Thankfully, you don’t need to face these charges alone. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these circumstances.
However, your lawyer isn’t the only resource you can call upon. Ohio offers several resources to people facing these charges that may help make the experience less stressful. The following guide will help you take advantage of these resources.
DUI Intervention Program
Have you ever been charged with an OVI before? If the answer is “no,” you have a good chance of avoiding jail time, even if you are found guilty of the crime. While the minimum jail sentence for a first-time charge is at least three days in jail, you can potentially take advantage of a diversion program, especially if you have a good lawyer.
The Driver Intervention Program (DIP) converts the mandatory three-day jail term into a few days of education, discussion groups, and drug screenings. If you attend this program and complete it, you can avoid jail time. Individual programs are run at locations across Ohio (usually hotels), including in Dayton.
Dayton Municipal Court Case Searches
How can you get information about your case and how it is progressing through the court system? Often, the best way is to contact your lawyer and ask the right questions. But if you don’t want to bother your lawyer or you are trying to save on legal fees, you can get information directly from the court clerk.
You can search for information about Dayton criminal cases online. You don’t even need a lot of information to search. There are options to search using:
- Your case number
- The filing date of the case
- The ticket number
- Your personal information
- The name of your lawyer
This means you should be able to find information about your case even if you don’t have a large pile of legal documents readily available.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
As a rule of thumb, the sheriff’s office is not your friend after you have been arrested for a DUI. And typically, you shouldn’t talk to a police officer unless your lawyer is present. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a valuable source of information in some situations.
If you need to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, either to provide documents or to get information, you can do so online, over the phone, or in person.
It is located at:
345 W. Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422
The phone number for the records department is 937-225-4096.
Rehab Centers in Dayton
Finally, if you want to prevent future DUIs, you may need the help of a rehab service. There are several rehab centers located in or near Dayton. You can access a list of the five best centers in the area online. They are all accredited treatment centers that offer both inpatient and outpatient treatment, depending on your needs.
Resources Exist To Help Prevent Future DUIs
While a DUI is typically only a misdemeanor, that doesn’t mean Ohio doesn’t take this crime seriously. Driving under the influence is very likely to result in a fatal accident. Ohio offers significant resources to people charged with DUIs because the state would prefer that no one drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Contact the Dayton DUI Attorneys at Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers For Help Today
For more information, contact the DUI attorneys at Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers give us a call today at (937) 531-0435 or visit us at our Dayton Law Office.
Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers – Dayton
130 West Second Street #17-129
Dayton, OH 45402
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