DUI / OVI Attorney – Delaware County, Ohio
If you have been charged with DUI / OVI in Knox County, Ohio, it is important that you hire an experienced DUI / OVI attorney. 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 Knox County, 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.
Knox County, Ohio – Where Will Your Case Be Heard?
Misdemeanor DUI / OVI offenses in Knox County, Ohio are heard in Mt. Vernon Municipal Court. For a felony DUI / OVI offense, the charge will be filed in Knox County Common Pleas Court.
Where are the Knox County Courts Located
Mt. Vernon Municipal Court is located at 5 N Gay Street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050. Refer to the map below for further directions.
Knox County Common Pleas Court is located at 111 E High Street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050. Refer to the map below for further directions.
Knox County, Ohio DUI / OVI Attorney
If you have been charged with DUI / OVI in Knox County, Ohio, contact Johnson Legal, LLC and speak with an experienced and dedicated Knox County, Ohio DUI / OVI attorney. Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC will discuss your case and assist you in fighting the charge. Call (614) 987-0192 or send an email to schedule a consultation regarding your DUI / OVI case.
Helpful Links for Knox County, Ohio: Knox County Clerk of Courts, Knox County Commissioners, Knox County Treasurer, Knox County Jobs and Family Services
Knox County Prosecutor’s Office
117 E High Street, Suite 234
Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
(740) 393-6720
5 N Gay Street, Suite 222
Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
(740) 393-9562
Knox County Sheriff’s Department
11540 Upper Gilchrist Road
Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
(740) 397-3333
5 N Gay Street
Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
(740) 397-2222