Charged with a DUI in Loveland, Ohio?
As a highly rated Loveland DUI attorney, Attorney Douglas Riddell defends cases of drunk driving originating from arrests by the Loveland, Ohio Police Department. With his experience defending DUI (OVI) charges in Ohio, his clients expect and receive experienced advice and counsel regarding their Loveland DUI charges.
What surprises many though, is the level of personal service. The key is communication. As a client, you will receive unprecedented one-on-one access directly with your attorney, Douglas Riddell — not a junior associate or a paralegal. Whether an office consultation, phone call, email or text, you can be sure that every step of the way, you will be able to get your questions about your Loveland DUI case answered and your concerns addressed.
Loveland Misdemeanor DUI Charges: Possible Penalties
Typically, most DUI first-offenders who are caught by the Loveland Police Department under suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) are not charged under the Ohio Statute prohibiting impaired driving. Instead, Loveland typically charges its OVI cases under Loveland’s Local Ordinance. The Loveland Ordinance also states the penalties for a first offense OVI conviction in Loveland, which are:
- A mandatory minimum jail term of three consecutive days (72 hours). This could include a jail term, an intervention program or a combination of both. The court may impose a longer jail term in addition, up to 6 months.
- The Loveland Mayor’s Court may order participation in a driver’s intervention program in leiu of jail time. In addition, the court may order additional treatment or education programs to be completed.
- Fines: Between $375 – $1,075 for a Loveland DUI conviction.
- License Suspension: 6 months to 3 years. The court may, however, grant limited driving privileges during the time of the suspension for work or school.
Loveland Mayor’s Court: Criminal & Traffic Defense
In addition to DUI cases, our attorneys defend clients in Loveland facing every possible kind of traffic and misdemeanor charge, including:
- Disorderly Conduct
- Driving Under Suspension
- Drug Charges
- DUI / OVI
- Hit / Skip (Hit and Run)
- Marijuana Possession
- Reckless Driving
- Speeding
- Traffic Tickets
- Underage Drinking
To schedule your free initial consultation, call our attorneys now at (513) 655-7240. Because we know traffic and criminal charges rarely happen during 9:00-5:00 working hours, our Loveland attorneys are on call after hours, on evenings, weekends, and holidays to discuss your questions.