Lake County, Ohio DUI Lawyers

The laws of the State of Ohio establish that it is a crime to operate a motor vehicle with a certain amount of alcohol in your system. The legal threshold is 0.08% blood alcohol content. The percentage of alcohol in your system can be determined by a chemical test of your breath, blood or urine. The offense of drunk driving in Ohio is called Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence or OVI. In states around the country, the same offense is referred to as driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated.

Note that BAC is just one factor during an investigation into OVI/DUI in Ohio. If a law enforcement officer perceives a motorist cannot safely operate a vehicle due to impairment from alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs, an arrest for OVI/DUI can be initiated.

The Lake County Ohio DUI Lawyers at Quinn Legal Associates have significant experience defending those accused of driving under the influence in Ohio. The goal of Quinn Legal Associates is to help reduce or eliminate the penalties associated with an arrest for impaired or drunk driving. The law firm will use its knowledge of Ohio DUI laws, special training and expertise in the courtroom to challenge the state's case. Quinn Legal Associates will question whether there was probable cause for a traffic stop and the arrest, check to see if the breath or blood testing equipment was in proper working order, review the arrest report for errors in police policy, study any video evidence for problems with the administration of field sobriety tests, and determine if a chemical test for BAC was given in compliance with state regulations.

The Mentor OH DUI Attorneys with Quinn Legal Associates will defend your rights and try to protect your future.

The first step in getting help is to contact the Lake County DUI Criminal Defense Lawyers at Quinn Legal Associates. They offer a free, no obligation consultation so they can learn more about your situation. They will then be able to outline their fees and your legal options.

To schedule a meeting, call (440) 373-4272 or complete the on-line form to the left. All inquiries are kept in strictest confidence.

The penalties associated with an arrest for DUI in Lake County can include a fine, a jail sentence, suspension of driver's license, loss of auto insurance or substantially higher premiums, mandatory installation of an ignition interlock, vehicle immobilization and supervised probation while wearing an alcohol detection ankle bracelet. Those with an elevated BAC at time of arrest or repeat offenders can be required to enroll in a substance abuse program.

In addition, points will be placed on your driving record, which could lead to revocation of driving privileges. Those convicted of OH DUI must have special issue yellow license plates on their vehicle. Multiple arrests for drunk driving in Ohio will lead to a listing on a habitual offender registry.

Being found guilty of DUI will result in a permanent arrest record, which could affect your current job, reduce future employment options, damage your credit score and even keep you from traveling to Canada. A drunk driving arrest could impact the rest of your life.

The Lake County DUI Attorneys at Quinn Legal Associates provide complete defense to those charged with alcohol or drug related traffic offenses. These include arrests made at a sobriety checkpoint, underage drinking and driving, vehicular assault, boating under the influence, misdemeanor and felony charges, repeat Ohio DUI offenses, and commercial driving violations. No case is too complicated, and every driver is afforded qualified legal representation.

Defending against OVI/DUI cases in Ohio is difficult and you need professional legal assistance. While each situation is different and no result is guaranteed, Quinn Legal Associates will fight for the best possible resolution of your case and try to keep your record clean.

If you refused to submit to a test for blood alcohol content during an arrest for DUI in Ohio or you took a test a registered a BAC above the legal threshold, the officer will seize your license and issue a traffic ticket. The ticket acts both as a temporary license and notice of your license suspension.

The State will then initiate a proceeding to administratively suspend your license. There are legal remedies, including fighting the suspension and requesting restricted driving privileges. Note that you must petition the state for a special ALS hearing within five days of the date of your arrest. If you do not act, you will automatically lose your license.

Having legal representation could make the difference between keeping your license and be prohibited from doing any driving. Time is extremely limited. Don't delay; contact the Lake County DUI Lawyers at Quinn Legal Associates and ask them to schedule an ALS hearing on your behalf.

Mentor Ohio DUI Lawyers Quinn Legal Associates practice criminal law and help those arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Lake County. They have represented over 1700 clients and will work aggressively to build the right defense for your specific situation. The knowledgeable and experienced attorneys and staff will provide you with a competent and professional legal defense, as well as personal service, throughout the disposition of your case.

Patrick D. Quinn received an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan - with Distinction, attended Notre Dame University in an Executive MBA program and earned a juris doctorate from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. He is admitted to practice law in all Ohio State courts; the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Quinn has developed his skills as an accomplished trial attorney litigating cases in state and federal courts. He attended the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Attorney Quinn is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association and the National College for DUI Defense. He is certified in the administration of NHTSA field sobriety tests.

It is possible to successfully challenge an arrest for impaired or drunk driving in Ohio. For the best result, you must act quickly and you must hire a defense team with experience in DUI defense. The Lake County Ohio DUI Attorneys with Quinn Legal Associates can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

To schedule an immediate, free consultation, fill out the form to the left or call (440) 373-4272.