Trusted OVI Attorney in Cincinnati, OH

If you have been charged with an OVI, or “operating a vehicle impaired”, it is important that you take these charges seriously. OVI is commonly known as a DUI, or “driving under the influence”, “DWI” or “drunk driving” in other states. An OVI can carry stiff penalties like jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Whether you’ve been pulled over in Hyde Park after a night out with friends or find yourself arrested after a traffic stop along Madison Road, a Cincinnati OVI lawyer can help.

Trust Blackney Law With an OVI Charge

For over 15 years, Blackney Law has championed the rights of those accused of a range of criminal offenses throughout Cincinnati and Ohio. Lead attorney Kara Costner Blackney is proud to offer personal attention to all her clients and has dedicated her career to advocating for those who find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

A single OVI charge might not seem too serious at first, but it is wise to get ahead of the legal system and hire an attorney who has your interests in mind. Kara Costner Blackney is that attorney.

Understanding OVI Charges in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati and throughout Ohio, it is illegal to operate a vehicle while intoxicated or while having a blood alcohol content level, or BAC, of 0.08% or greater. For minors, or individuals under the legal drinking age of 21, if any amount of alcohol at 0.02% or higher is found, they can be charged with an OVI. According to a recent study, Ohio sees 128.9 drunk driving arrests each year per 100,000 people.

In addition to alcohol-related OVI charges, you can also be charged with an OVI if you have certain controlled substances in your system while operating a vehicle. These controlled substances include:

• Cocaine
• Heroin
• Methamphetamine
• Marijuana
• LSD
• Phencyclidine

Defenses to OVI Charges

While every OVI case is different, there are some defense strategies that can be applied in many situations. At Blackney Law, we make it our mission to have your OVI charge reduced or even dismissed. We can do that by implementing one or more of the following defense strategies:

• You suffered an unlawful traffic stop of your vehicle without the police having any kind of probable cause or reasonable suspicion to pull you over.
• The police who arrested you failed to read you your Miranda Rights.
• The chemical or field sobriety tests were improperly administered.
• There was no probable cause for your arrest.
• Your signs and symptoms are actually caused by non-alcohol conditions, such as those involved with certain health issues.
• Your constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop, your arrest, or your interrogation.

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Hire an OVI Lawyer You Can Trust Today

If you have been arrested in Cincinnati on an OVI charge, you need to seek legal representation as soon as possible. Even if this is your first drinking-and-driving-related arrest, you need to hire an OVI lawyer who can protect your rights and interests. At Blackney Law, we are here to do just that. To learn more about our defense services and to schedule your initial consultation, contact our offices today. Our office handles many state cases throughout Hamilton & Butler Counties.