If you are ever charged with driving under the influence, you need to know basic facts. That’s why James F. Bogen, Attorney at Law in Cincinnati, OH, is here to outline what you should know about being charged in a DUI case. People facing DUI charges turn to Attorney Bogen for defense in courts throughout Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, and Warren counties.

DUI charges carry serious penalties, so it’s important to have a good DUI attorney representing you. In Ohio, a person accused of DUI is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OVI. Punishment for a first-offense conviction includes a fine between $375 and $1,075 and a driver’s license suspension of at least six months.

Certain offenders may qualify for limited driving privileges, but the privilege comes with conditions. for example, during their license suspension period, first offenders must use an ignition interlock system, which has its own set of costs and expenses.

Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration or BAC between .08% and .17% must spend 72 hours in jail and face a sentence of up to six months. For a BAC higher than .17%, the minimum jail time is six days. If you get another DUI in the next six years, the court can consider your earlier conviction in the new charges and sentencing.

The bottom line? DUI charges will disrupt your life, your family, and your job. You can’t afford to gamble that you will win your case without an experienced and dedicated DUI attorney fighting for you. James F. Bogen, Attorney at Law will go into court with his full arsenal of DUI defense strategies to achieve the best possible result for your situation.

Don’t tough out your DUI charge alone. Get strong representation from James F. Bogen, Attorney at Law, in Cincinnati, OH. Call (513) 503-7251 to make your consultation appointment, learn more about the firm’s practice on their website, and follow this dynamic defense lawyer on Twitter.