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Hinckley DUI Attorney

What is a Hinckley DUI attorney? While some may also commonly refer to such an attorney as a Hinckley driving under the influence attorney, the better term is a Hinckley OVI attorney.  OVI is defined in Ohio Revised Code 4511.19 (R.C. 4511.19), bearing the title “operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”  OVI cases typically consists of two separate charges: (1) the OVI charge, which alleges that the person operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them; and (2) the BAC charge, which usually alleges that the person operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more, which is determined by a breath sample, or an equivalent amount by blood serum or plasma or urine, as well as levels of various drugs.  The statute provides for a minimum license suspension of 180 days and a minimum period of incarceration of 72 hours upon a conviction for an OVI or BAC charge.  Such minimum penalties increase with a variety of factors.

Physical Control of A Vehicle While Under The Influence

 

A Hinckley DUI lawyer will also handle “physical control” cases. Having physical control of a vehicle while under the influence is defined in Ohio Revised Code 4511.194 (R.C. 4511.194).  Simply stated, physical control of a motor vehicle occurs when one is in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with possession of the keys, and the person is under the influence or drugs, alcohol or a combination of them, or has a BAC as defined in the OVI statute (R.C. 4511.19).  There are essentially no minimum penalties for this offense, but the court must impose some license suspension.

Operating A Vehicle After Underage Consumption

 

Finally, a Hinckley DUI lawyer will be prepared to handle operating a vehicle after underage consumption (OVUAC), as defined by Ohio Revised Code 4511.19 (R.C. 4511.19). This law makes it illegal for persons under 21 years of age to drive a vehicle with a concentration of .02 percent, but less than .08 percent by weight of alcohol by whole blood or breath, or with an equivalent amount by blood serum or plasma or urine. A conviction for this offense carries a minimum license suspension of 90 days for a first offense, but no minimum period of incarceration.  Some like to refer to this offense as a “baby DUI.”

A Hinckley DUI Citation Is Heard in Medina County Courts

 

What court does a Hinckley DUI go to? Misdemeanor DUIs in Hinckley are heard in Medina Municipal Court, 135 North Elmwood Ave., Medina, Ohio 44256.  Felony DUIs in Hinckley are heard in Medina County Court of Common Pleas, 93 Public Square, Medina, Ohio 44256.  Juveniles accused of DUI in Hinckley will have their cases heard in the Medina County Juvenile Court, 93 Public Square, Medina, Ohio 44256.

The following are important links for those charged with DUI in Hinckley:

 

Ohio OVI law:  http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.19

Ohio Physical control law:  http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.194

Medina Municipal Court:  http://www.medinamunicipalcourt.org/index.php

Medina County Court of Common Pleas:  http://www.co.medina.oh.us/clerk/clrkhome.htm

Medina County Juvenile Court:  http://www.medinaprobate.org/

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To learn about other nearby DUI courts in which this Hinckley DUI attorney represents clients, click on any of the following links: Orrville DUI Attorney; Norton DUI Attorney; Tuscarawas Township DUI Attorney. To read more on DUI, click on any of the following links to my other articles related to DUI: Police can make a warrantless stop to give emergency aid; Suspended driver’s license; What is a municipal court in Ohio; What do you do when pulled over by the police. My hard work has resulted in successful results for many of my clients, including the results shown in the case highlights section. This success is reflected in the following links to my reviews and work: Daniel Gigiano reviews; Work of Daniel Gigiano; Daniel Gigiano ratings; Daniel Gigiano work.

Working With Daniel Gigiano Gets You An Experienced And Aggressive Advocate On Your Side

 

Attorney Gigiano is an experienced Hinckley DUI attorney who practices in the Medina Municipal Court, Medina County Court of Common Pleas, and Medina County Juvenile Court, as well as the Wadsworth Municipal Court, Summit County courts, Wayne County courts and other nearby county courts. If you have questions about this or other questions you need answered by an experienced Hinckley DUI attorney, please call Attorney Daniel F. Gigiano at 330-336-3330. Attorney Gigiano’s office is located at 102 Main St., Ste. 200, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281.