Traffic Law at Christley, Herington & Pierce
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Driver Intervention Program (DIP) A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in severe penalties, including jail time and fines. Ohio law requires even first time offenders to spend three days in jail. However, a judge can, but is not required to, allow a person convicted of DUI or OVI to serve the mandatory three days at a Driver Intervention Program instead of jail. The Driver Intervention Program, often held at a hotel, is a 3 day class about the dangers of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Attendees at the DIP class must spend 72 consecutive hours at the class, which typically begins on a Thursday and ends on the following Sunday.
Driving Under Suspension (DUS) Christley, Herington & Pierce’s attorneys can defend you against a charge of driving your vehicle while your license was suspended. Our lawyers can assist you in having the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles inactivate the suspension so that you can obtain a valid driver’s license.
Minor Traffic Violations Our attorneys can defend you against allegations of speeding, red light violations, stop sign violations, and other minor traffic tickets. We can assist you to determine whether you have or will have a driver’s license point problem if you are convicted.
