OVI MYTHS & MISTAKES

Eight myths about OVI cases

Ten mistakes people make in OVI cases

 

 

PROBLEMS & UNPLEASANT SURPRISES

Employment consequences of OVI

After Court Checklist

Yellow license plates requirements

When jail is required on a first offense

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Cleve M. Johnson

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RETAINING A LAWYER

What can a lawyer do for me?

Do I need a lawyer?

Questions about attorney’s Fees

Do I know if I have the right lawyer?

 

 

DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION & NO OPERATOR'S LICENSE

Myths about driving under suspension

 

 

LAWS & PENALTIES

Traffic penalties

Alcohol levels for numbers of drinks

 

 

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RETAINING A LAWYER
Do I need a lawyer?
Drunk driving cases have become unnecessarily complicated. Lawyers and judges charged with drunk driving usually hire lawyers to represent them. There is a reason for this.

If you are thinking of representing yourself, you might consider the following:
  • Do you know the sentencing pattern of the judge that will sentence you?
  • Do you mistakenly think that all judges give the minimum sentence.
  • Do you know how to control which judge you get?
  • Do you mistakenly think that a judge will be persuaded not to impose a mandatory penalty because it may cost you your job?
  • Could amending your charges make a difference? Do you know what to amend your charges to? Do you know how get your charges amended?

 

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