DUI / OVI Attorney – Granville, Ohio
If you have been charged with DUI / OVI in Granville, Ohio, it is important that you hire legal counsel. Contact Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC at (614) 987-0192 to review your case and discuss with you how to proceed.
DUI / OVI Court Process
As an experienced and dedicated Granville, Ohio DUI / OVI attorney, Attorney David Johnson will be with you at your first court appearance (called an “arraignment”) and attempt to have the case dismissed.
In the event that the charges are not dropped, a pretrial hearing will be conducted. At this time, Attorney Johnson will decide if motions need to be field, such as challenging the field sobriety tests, and negotiate with the prosecution regarding a possible plea agreement.
If a plea agreement is not reached, or you decline to accept it, a motion hearing will be scheduled. This hearing allows your attorney to challenge any potential issues with the case, such as the arresting office lacking probable cause or not administering the field sobriety tests appropriately. If the case is not resolved yet, a trial will be scheduled. At trial, Attorney Johnson will vigorously defend you. However, if you are found guilty, Attorney Johnson will seek all avenues available that will allow you to avoid jail or prison.
Ohio DUI / OVI Penalties
Penalties for a DUI / OVI conviction range from a mandatory minimum of 3 days in jail and hundreds of dollars in fines to potentially years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. In addition, the court must suspend your license for a mandatory minimum 1 year, require you to attend and complete a mandatory drug and alcohol program, and your vehicle may be subject to criminal forfeiture.
Granville, Ohio – Where Will Your Case Be Heard?
Misdemeanor DUI / OVI offenses in Granville, Ohio are heard in Granville Mayor’s Court or Licking County Municipal Court. For a felony DUI / OVI offense, the charge will be filed in Licking County Common Pleas Court.
Where are the Granville Mayor’s Court and Licking County Courts Located?
Granville Mayor’s Court is located at 141 E Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023. Refer to the map below for further directions.
Licking County Municipal Court is located at 40 W Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055. Licking County Common Pleas Court is located at 75 E Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055. Refer to the following map below.
Granville, Ohio DUI / OVI Attorney
If you have been charged with DUI / OVI in Granville, Ohio, contact Johnson Legal, LLC and speak with an experienced and dedicated Granville, Ohio DUI / OVI attorney. Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC will discuss your case and assist you in fighting the charges. Call (614) 987-0192 or send an email to schedule a consultation regarding your case.
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141 E Broadway
Granville, Ohio 43023
(740) 587-1234 (non-emergency)
911 (emergency)
Fire and Emergency Medical Services
133 N Prospect
Granville, Ohio 43023
(740) 587-0261 (non-emergency)
911 (emergency)