Some DUI defendants face serious criminal charges along with a DUI/OVI charge. This typically occurs when there is an accident, and another driver suffers a serious injury or even death. In these cases, DUI drivers often face Vehicular Assault, Manslaughter or Homicide Charges. They also face the possibility of many years in prison. Fortunately, I can help.
If a driver causes serious physical harm to another person while drinking and driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the driver may face a charge of aggravated vehicular assault.
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If a driver causes the death of another while drinking and driving or committing an Ohio DUI/OVI, the driver will most likely face a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide.
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These are additional penalties the District Attorney can add to Felony DUI/OVI charges.
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If a police officer, sheriff’s deputy or state highway patrolman suspects that a driver intentionally caused or attempted to cause physical harm with a motor vehicle, the driver may be charged with felonious assault.
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The penalties for felony DUI, felony OVI and felony drinking and driving are some of the most significant under Ohio law.
When the driver causes the death of another when committing certain traffic violations or while attempting to commit a felony. In Ohio, involuntary manslaughter is a very serious crime.
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Many times the police stop Ohio DUI/OVI drivers with drugs in their possession including cocaine, heroin, prescription pills and marijuana. This can lead to many charges, and you need a dedicated attorney to help you through them all.
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A rare charge that can be given when a driver recklessly causes the death of another.
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If a police officer, sheriff’s deputy or state highway patrolman suspects a driver caused another person serious physical harm while operating a motor vehicle under aggravating circumstances, like DUI/OVI/drinking and driving, the driver may be given this charge.
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If a driver kills someone while driving negligently or speeding in a construction zone, he can be charged with vehicular homicide. If you were drinking and driving at the same time, you could expect even more charges for this serious crime.
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If a driver kills someone while committing any minor misdemeanor traffic violation, he can be charged with vehicular manslaughter.