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We are on your side. You need a partner to stand up for you – and Suhre & Associates, LLC will do just that.

OUR CINCINNATI ATTORNEYS ARE DEPENDABLE AND CARING

We want to put you at ease and help you feel comfortable about every part of the process. We know the penalties for a DUI – losing your driving privileges, paying fines or spending time in jail – are frightening. We want to work with you to create a defense to minimize damages, keep your record clean and protect your future.

Need Professional Help With Your Cincinnati DUI? Then contact Suhre & Associates, LLC for your FREE DUI Consultation using the contact form or call our 24 Hour Emergency Numbers at 513-613-3040 for Cincinnati.

OUR DUI STRATEGY

WE USE TECHNOLOGY

Suhre & Associates, LLC uses thorough investigation techniques, the latest technology and effective courtroom presentation to create an aggressive DUI defense for you.

OUR OVI LAWYERS ARE AWARD-WINNING

Cincy Magazine named principal of the firm, Joe Suhre, Leading Lawyer in the field of DUI Defense for the last nine years in a row. Cincinnati Magazine named him a Rising Star Super Lawyer the last six years.

OUR DUI ATTORNEYS ARE EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A DUI ATTORNEY

• It’s important to retain an attorney you are comfortable with and confident in.
• Don’t be afraid to speak with several attorneys before deciding which one you will hire.
• Each lawyer will have their own style and area of experience.
• Experience is a very important factor to consider when hiring an attorney to defend your DUI case. An attorney with experience fighting cases will be more likely to develop effective defenses and locate weak points in the prosecutor’s case. Don’t be afraid to ask the lawyer how many motions to suppress and trials they do a month or year. That will be one of the best gauges as to the experience level of a DUI attorney.
• It’s important to retain an attorney who is familiar not only with the law, but also with the differing views and policies of the various courts and even the judges within those courts. Get more information.

CINCINNATI, OH LAW OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS

Clients can find our law office at 600 Vine St Suite 1004, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Our DUI attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call. Contact our office to see how we can help.

Our Specialities

OVI/DUI

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR DUI IN CINCINNATI, OHIO?

There are really two tiers of penalties for DUI in Ohio. You can be subject to an administrative license suspension (ALS) before you even appear in court. Once your case proceeds to court, criminal penalties are on the table.

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES UNDER OHIO DUI AND OVI LAWS

Under Ohio law, law enforcement officials can suspend your driver’s license if you fail a chemical test or if you refuse to take the test in the first place.

Under the Ohio implied consent laws, all drivers are treated as though they have consented to chemical testing when they get behind the wheel.

If you refuse the test, your license can be suspended, as follows:

• One year for first offenders, with a 30-day waiting period before you can apply for limited driving privileges
• Two years for second offenders with a 90-day waiting period
• For the third refusal, you’ll face a three-year license suspension and a one-year period before you can apply for limited driving privileges
• Fourth and subsequent offenders face a five-year license suspension and a three-year period before you can apply for limited driving privileges

Remember, these penalties apply merely for refusing to take the chemical test. Failing the breath test carries a different set of penalties.

The suspension period will depend on whether you’ve failed another chemical test in the prior ten-year period, as follows:

• First failure: 90-day suspension with a 15-day waiting period to apply for limited driving privileges
• Second failure: One-year suspension with a 15-day waiting period to apply for limited driving privileges
• Third failure: Two-year suspension with a 180-day waiting period to apply for limited driving privileges
• Fourth failure: Three-year suspension without the possibility of regaining limited driving privileges

To request limited privileges, you’ll have to schedule an administrative license suspension hearing. Courts can require offenders to install an ignition interlock device before granting limited driving privileges. This device is installed at the driver’s own expense and usually carries a monthly monitoring fee.

Understanding what to expect at the DUI arraignment is key to winning limited driving privileges while your case is pending. To learn more, call our DUI lawyers at Suhre & Associates, LLC for a free case review today.

CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER OHIO DUI LAWS

Criminal penalties for a DUI conviction can be harsh.

The penalties are based upon:

• Whether you have had another DUI conviction in the prior ten-year period (the lookback period)
• Your BAC at the time of arrest

You can face jail time and financial penalties even for a first-offense DUI in Ohio.

For second and subsequent offenses, the length of your jail sentence and license suspension, as well as the dollar value of your fine, will increase as follows:

• First offense DUI: Between three days and six months in jail, up to $1,075 in fines, and a license suspension for between one year and three years
• Second offense DUI: Between ten days and six months in jail, up to $1,625 in fines, and a license suspension for between one year and seven years
• Third offense DUI: Between 30 days and one year in jail, up to $2,750 in fines, and a license suspension for between two years and 12 years

The judge also has authority to allow you to participate in a community program. This alternative will reduce your jail time. First offenders will be required to participate in a three-day driver’s intervention program and complete a treatment program.

Second and third offenders will also be required to serve up to 15 days in jail and up to 55 days of electronic alcohol monitoring at home.

AGGRAVATED DUI

If your BAC at the time of arrest was 0.17% or higher, you can be charged with aggravated DUI.

You’ll face all of the same penalties that apply for low-tier DUI, with the addition of:

• Three days in jail and three days spent in a driver’s intervention program for first offenders
• For second offenders, at least 20 days in jail or ten days in jail plus 36 days of house arrest with electronic monitoring
• For third offenders, at least 60 days in jail or 30 days in jail plus 110 days of house arrest with electronic monitoring

Judges also have discretion to impose additional requirements for all DUI offenders. Those might include alcohol and drug treatment, counseling, community service, and more.

WHAT DEFENSES CAN BE RAISED IF I’M ACCUSED OF A DUI IN OHIO?

If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you might think there isn’t much you can do to defend yourself–especially if you’ve failed a breath test. However, it’s always a smart idea to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights–even if you believe you’re innocent.

Our experienced DUI defense lawyers in Cincinnati know that there are a number of ways you can fight the charges.

Depending on the facts of your case, a strong defense to DUI charges might include:

• Lack of probable cause for the traffic stop
• Lack of probable cause for standardized field sobriety testing or chemical testing
• You were coerced into making statements or taking the chemical test
• Challenges to the way law enforcement administered the testing
• Failure to properly maintain or calibrate the breathalyzer machine
• Chain of custody issues with the chemical sample
• Failure to perform the chemical test in the required time frame
• Lack of evidence

Law enforcement officials in Ohio have to follow the law like everybody else. If the arresting officer or someone at the station made a mistake, your test results could be invalid.

Hiring an experienced DUI defense lawyer gives you the best chance at avoiding the harsh penalties a DUI conviction carries. If you were arrested, call our law firm to discuss possible defense strategies today. Your future and your reputation could depend on it.

SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION WITH OUR EXPERIENCED CINCINNATI DUI ATTORNEYS TODAY

Were you or a loved one arrested on DUI charges in Cincinnati or Hamilton County? Call our experienced Cincinnati DUI attorneys at Suhre & Associates, LLC to start building your defense strategy. Our top-rated legal team has been recognized as Ohio Super Lawyers, and we’re ready to go to work for you today.

Remember, your first consultation is always free, so there’s no risk in getting the legal advice you deserve.

Criminal Defense

WHY SHOULD I HIRE AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN CINCINNATI?

The state of Ohio will be represented by skilled and experienced attorneys. You have the right to level the playing field and enlist the help of an attorney of your own.

Here’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to call Suhre & Associates, LLC and enlist the help of our accomplished criminal defense lawyers if you’ve been arrested or charged with a criminal offense in Cincinnati.

WAS YOUR ARREST LAWFUL? WE’LL FIND OUT

You can’t just be arrested because a police officer has a hunch that you’ve committed a crime. An arrest is a huge deal. So, in order to deprive you of your freedom, there have to be exigent circumstances or some evidence that you’ve broken the law. However, the police don’t always toe the line. Sometimes police officers make arrests when the circumstances just don’t warrant it. Joe Suhre knows this because, for more than 5 years, he worked as a police officer and he knows the local rules. He saw first-hand how many officers bent the rules and manipulated the law in their favor.

So, our team will carefully scrutinize the circumstances leading up to and surrounding your arrest. We’ll work hard to identify the basis for the arrest and if it was conducted properly. If we believe that your arrest was illegal, we’ll bring that to the judge and ask to have the case against you dismissed. If your arrest was unlawful, the charges cannot stand.

DETERMINING IF YOUR RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED WILL BE A PRIORITY

Police officers are required to comply with many different rules and procedures. That’s because you have certain rights that just can’t be violated. At least, not without justification and cause. Our team will closely review your case, including how the police (and anyone else involved in your criminal case) handled your arrest, searches, seizures, and interrogations. The state can’t be allowed to benefit from violations of your rights. So, if we determine that your rights have been infringed in any way without lawful justification, we’ll move to have evidence and/or the charges against you dropped.

Taking the time to identify potential violations of your rights can fundamentally change the course criminal proceedings. When we are able to get evidence dismissed we can undermine the strength and validity of the criminal case against you. This can set you up to get the best possible outcome.

A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR CASE

A strong defense is the best way to safeguard your future and minimize the consequences of your arrest. The best defenses are those that are detailed, informed, and based on solid evidence.

That’s why at Suhre & Associates, LLC, we’ll roll up our sleeves and really delve into the details of your case. We’ll conduct a thorough and exhaustive investigation to ensure that we are able to design the best possible defense for you we can. As part of our investigation, we will:

• Gather evidence, including anything secured from the state during discovery
• Scrutinize evidence – including police reports, forensic evidence, medical reports, and statements – with the aid of specialists or professionals, if beneficial, and
• Interview witnesses and anyone who might be able to help establish or support an alibi.

The goals of this investigative process are to secure and understand all evidence pertinent to your case, assess the strength of the state’s case against you, and ultimately build a winning defense on your behalf.

THE STATE WILL BENEFIT FROM EXPERTS. YOU SHOULD, TOO.

As prosecutors build a criminal case, they will not hesitate to enlist the assistance of experts and professionals throughout the process. That’s true during the investigative phase, while analyzing evidence, and as they piece together their legal arguments. Expert input can fundamentally change the course of a criminal case. Suhre & Associates, LLC strives to make sure that all of our clients benefit from the invaluable expertise of leading specialists and professionals from the greater Cincinnati area.

If there’s someone who can help us understand evidence or build a defense, we’ll enlist their help. This might include:

• Crime scene reconstructionists
• Medical professionals
• Mental health professionals
• Fingerprint experts
• Breath test experts
• Forensic experts
• Ballistics experts
• Computer and technology specialists, and more.

We’ve spent years developing relationships with some of the most influential and respected professionals in Cincinnati, OH. If we believe they can help us with your criminal case, we won’t hesitate to give them a call.

WE WON’T HESITATE TO TAKE YOUR CASE ALL THE WAY TO TRIAL

It’s true that most criminal cases are resolved before trial. However, from the moment we begin working on your case, we’ll treat it as if we’re going to court. We’ll prepare an aggressive trial-ready defense, no matter what. This approach ensures that we are meticulous and methodical. It ensures that we look at your case from every angle and build the strongest possible defense we can.

Prosecutors in Cincinnati know that the criminal defense attorneys at Suhre & Associates, LLC never take the threat of a trial off the table. They also know that we have a demonstrated track record of success trying cases before juries. As a result, they know that they won’t be able to pull a fast one and get you to accept a less-than-stellar plea deal. They’ll either have to extend a great deal, drop the charges, or take their chances against our accomplished trial lawyers in court.