Columbus, Ohio, DUI Lawyers

One of the most serious-and frequent-crimes committed in Ohio today is driving under the influence (DUI), also known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI). Loss of license, fines, increased auto insurance, and jail or a criminal record often produce long-term consequences that can ruin people's lives. The law firm of Timothy J. Boone Co., LPA understands that finding a knowledgeable DUI/OVI lawyer who knows the legal processes involved can make a difference in avoiding jail or losing a drivers license.

If you are facing drunk driving charges, contact our DUI lawyer by phone at 614-228-0200, or visit our Contact Us.

Know the Consequences of DUI

Our experienced DUI/OVI lawyers know that every DUI arrest case is different. However, drinking and driving convictions typically result in legal and financial difficulties far beyond the hassle and embarrassment of the event itself. Ohio's tough DUI laws mean a drunk driving arrest can result in an immediate Administrative License Suspension (ALS) on the spot:

• Refusal to take a field sobriety test or a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that exceeds the legal limits will result in confiscation of a driver's license and immediate suspension.
• A license can be automatically suspended for a period of 90 days to five years depending on prior DUI/OVI offenses or sobriety test refusals.
• Administrative suspension of a driver's license is considered entirely separate from any jail terms, fines, or other criminal penalties the court may impose for a DUI offense.

The loss of driving privileges can also result in losing the use of a vehicle needed to go to work. In addition, even a short time spent in jail can mean losing a job, and a DUI conviction may jeopardize the chances of being hired for future jobs. Auto insurers may sharply increase or even cancel coverage due to a DUI conviction, but even avoiding jail or having a DUI removed from a driving record may not prevent them from taking unfavorable action.

Contact Our Skilled Ohio DUI Lawyers Today

Don't plead guilty to DUI/OVI before you know your legal options. For a free initial consultation, contact a DUI defense attorney at Timothy J. Boone Co., LPA. We can be reached  by phone at 614-228-0200, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact us page.

Timothy J. Boone Co., LPA
Columbus Accident Lawyer and Business Attorney
1349 East Broad Street, Second Floor
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614-228-0200
Fax: 614-358-9814
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The law firm of Timothy J Boone Co., LPA, in Columbus, Ohio, represents clients in the counties of Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Union, Madison, Pickaway, Licking, Logan, and Ross and the following cities: Marysville, London, Circleville, Lancaster, Newark, Dublin, Grove City, Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Chillicothe and Bellefontaine.