Sorting Out the Complicating Factors in Your DUI Charges
Experienced Ohio Attorneys Serving the Greater Columbus Area
The first time that you are pulled over can be intimidating. You may not know where to turn or how a conviction will affect your rights, your record, or your driving privileges. If you have a second offense or if aggravating circumstances complicate your case, such as a car accident or death, the stakes just got higher. You really need an experienced and aggressive defense attorney, to give yourself the best chance at a favorable outcome. At Scott & Nemann, we offer supportive guidance and trusted advocacy to protect the rights of clients facing serious DUI charges.
Complex DUI issues can have serious and lasting consequences. Do not hesitate to contact an experienced legal team to protect your rights.
Call 866.604.4026 for a free consultation or contact us by email to consult with a seasoned defense lawyer about a repeat DUI or other issue.
Our attorneys are experienced in complex DUI issues, including:
- Repeat DUI offenses: Repeat offenders face serious and lasting penalties in addition to a criminal record and jail time. In Ohio, individuals with even a first offense can be given a distinguishing yellow license plate. A 4 th DUI charge can be an automatic felony in certain circumstances. We can provide the aggressive defense you need to minimize charges and pursue sentencing alternatives.
- Drunk-driving accidents: A drunk-driving accident is often the reason drivers are stopped. Even if no one was hurt, the accident is an aggravating condition that may increase your fines and affect sentencing in your case. It is important to know your rights and prepare an aggressive, strategic defense.
- Manslaughter/vehicular homicide: Any fatality resulting from a drunk-driving accident is a tragedy. For the driver, the weight of guilty and potential consequences can be unbearable. Our role is to clearly inform you of your rights and aggressively defend you. Never losing sight of your interests, we will confront the charges and seek to avoid or minimize the penalties associated with any conviction.
- CDL license holders and DUI: Truck drivers and other commercial drivers’ license holders face a mandatory one-year CDL disqualification on a first offense. Any second offense carries a lifetime disqualification. Our firm protects the rights of commercial drivers’ license holders in criminal court and administrative hearings. We will aggressively defend you as you seek keep your job and minimize the consequences of a DUI.
For detailed information about specific penalties, see the chart on this Web site.
Contact Scott & Nemann by email or call 866.604.4026 for an immediate consultation about a repeat DUI offense or other DUI issue with an experienced lawyer in Columbus, Ohio.
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