2010 Case Results

The following are case examples of clients who chose to hire The Koffel Law Firm to represent them after being charged with DUI / OVI in Ohio.  No two cases are alike nor are any results guaranteed.  Each client chose to hire our lawyers and follow our advice.  Many times each year, even through our best efforts, favorable results cannot be obtained.  At that point, we will attempt to minimize the punishment and sentence. 

If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI / OVI in Ohio and wish to consult with a member of The Koffel Law Firm, call 614-675-4845.  There is no fee associated with a telephone consultation.

11-10-10: OHIO DUI /OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED, UNDERAGE DRINKING CHARGE DROPPED, AND OPEN CONTAINER CHARGE DROPPED - College Student Athlete Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation--our client, a 19 year old collegiate athlete, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a mark lane violation. This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client. He refused to submit to a breath test. After 5 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. The mandatory one year license suspension was terminated and our client will spend only six weeks under a license suspension.  Our client will also pay a 250 fine and was place under unsupervised probation. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

SELF EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR WITH MULTIPLE OVI CONVICTIONS AVOIDS JAIL AND YELLOW PLATES
10-28-10:  Our client is  a 34 year old father of two who works as a self employed contractor.  Our client had 2 previous OVI convictions within 6 years when he was arrested for this offense.  Our client was involved in a single car accident.  After a field investigation was conducted our client submitted to a breath test and registered a .162%.   Our client was facing a minimum of 30 days in jail and a license suspension of 2-10 years with yellow plates and the ignition interlock device required.  After 6 months of representation by attorney Brad Koffel our client plead to a stipulated 1st offense OVI.  He received no jail time and the minimum license suspension with driving privileges restored immediately without the yellow plates or breath tester in his vehicle.  He agreed to spend 3 days in a certified driver intervention program and paid a fine of $375.  Our client will spend 2 years on probation.  Represented by attorney Brad Koffel

SALES REPRESENTATIVE AVOIDS OHIO DUI/OHIO DUI CONVICTION
10-28-10:  Our client is a 41 year old sales representative responsible for covering the mid-west sales region for his company.  Our client was pulled over for speed and charged with Ohio DUI/Ohio OVI.  Our client refused a breath test resulting in an administrative license suspension for 1 year with a period of 30 days with no driving.  At our clients initial court date attorney Steve Fox petitioned the court to return full driving to our client immediately.  Our petition was granted.  After 5 months of representation our client entered a guilty plea to a reckless operation.  His one year suspension was terminated in favor of a court ordered license suspension lasting 180 days.  Our client was granted occupational driving privileges immediately.  Our client submitted to an alcohol assessment in lieu of a 3 day driver intervention program and paid a fine of $375.  No probation was ordered.  Represented by attorney Steve Fox.

IT SPECIALIST AVOID OHIO DUI/OHIO OVI CONVICTION
10-26-10:  Our client is a 31 year old IT specialist with Nationwide.  He was pulled over for speeding and charged with Ohio DUI/Ohio OVI.  Because our client had previously refused a breath test he was subject to a 2 year license suspension with a 90 day period of no driving.  At his initial court appearance attorney Brad Koffel petitioned the court to return full driving to our client immediately pending the outcome of the case.  Our petition was granted.  After 3 months of representation our client plead guilty to a no point, non-moving violation.  His two year license suspension was reinstated but the 90 day period of no driving was waived.  He was granted occupational driving privileges immediately.  Our client attended a 3 day driver intervention program and paid a fine of $375.  He was not placed on probation.  Represented by attorney Brad Koffel

OU STUDENT HAS UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION/POSSESSION CHARGE DISMISSED
10-26-10:  Our client is a 19 year old sophomore at Ohio University.  Our client was charged with possessing/consuming alcohol while being underage.  She has prior alcohol related offenses.  Attorney Will Nesbitt represented our client and was able to get these charges dismissed upon our client completing an underage drinking course.  Our client did not pay a fine, only court costs and was not placed on probation.  Mr. Nesbitt and our client immediately filed for the dismissal of this case to be expunged from her permanent record.

10-14-10:  Ohio Breath Test OVI Charge Reduced to Minor Misdemeanor Reckless Operation---  Our client, a 36 year old fund accountant for a large national corporation, was stopped by a local township police officer for allegedly driving with a malfunctioning headlight.  The driver participated in field sobriety tests at the officer's request and was subsequently arrested after he performed unsatisfactorily.  Once at the police station, he submitted to a breath test which yielded a result of .139%.  Videotape evidence seemed to discredit the officer's version of events in regards to the headlight violation, but corroborated the officer's observations in regards to the field tests.  At an evidentiary hearing to determine the basis for the stop and probable cause for the arrest, the prosecution offered a substantial reduction of the charges, and after nearly 7 months of representation, our client entered a guilty plea to a minor misdemeanor reckless operation.  Upon his plea, he was ordered to pay a $150 fine plus the court costs.  His Administrative License Suspension was terminated and he received no additional license suspension.  He was not required to serve any period of probation. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox).

10-14-10:  Ohio High Tier OVI Charge Reduced to Impaired OVI, Thereby Avoiding Enhanced Penalties---  Our client, a 26 year old former Marine, was stopped by a local law enforcement officer after he nearly crashed head on into the cruiser.  Unfortunately, our client was visibly intoxicated and told the officer, among other things, that he was drunk.  He even thanked the officer for stopping him.  Upon his arrest for OVI, our client submitted to a chemical breath test which yielded a result of .205% which is two and a half times the legal limit.  Based upon such a high test result, out client faced enhanced penalties including mandatory jail time and yellow "party" plates on his vehicle.  After nearly three months of representation, and prior to an evidentiary hearing, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the high test due to the unavailability of a key witness.  Our client accepted the offer and entered a guilty plea to simply an impaired OVI.  Upon his plea of guilty, he received the mandatory minimum fine and license suspension.  He will complete the three-day class, but will not have to serve any jail time, and will not have yellow plates on his car.  He will serve a 1-year period of non-reporting probation. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox).

10-18-10:  Sexually-Oriented Offense of "Public Indecency" Reduced to Minor Misdemeanor Non-Sex Offense--- Our client, a 30 year old business man, was arrested for public indecency for allegedly exposing his genitalia in a public place.  The incident occurred in the early morning hours in the vicinity of a number of bars and nightclubs.  Our client maintained all along that he was simply answering a sudden call of nature by urinating in an inconspicuous location.  He was witnessed, however, by a security officer, a police officer and a video camera.  Based upon the charges filed, our client was facing probation, potential jail time and counseling.  The case, however, proceeded to a Jury Trial date, but was resolved prior to the actual trial.  Videotape evidence seemed corroborate the client's story of events, and coupled with some other evidentiary issues, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge to a much less serious and non-sexually oriented offense.  Upon our client's plea to a public urination charge, he was sentenced to simply pay a $150 fine plus the court costs.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox).

10-4-10:  OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT AND ASSISTANT SCIENTIST AVOIDS OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CONVICTION-- Our client, a 24 year old OSU student and assistant scientist was pulled over by the Grandview Heights PD for slow speed and for not having a functioning license plate light.  Our client refused to take field sobriety tests as well as a breathalyzer and was charged with Ohio DUI/Ohio OVI.  After 4 months of representation by attorney Brad Koffel our client plead guilty to a no point non-moving violation.  Our client attended a 3 day alcohol education program and paid a $400 fine.  Her one year administrative license suspension for refusing to take a breath was terminated in favor of a lesser 6 month suspension handed down by the court.  She was granted driving privileges effective immediately.  Our client was not subjected to any form of probation.  (Represented by Brad Koffel)

10-4-10: MULTIPLE OVI OFFENDER AVOIDS LONG JAIL SENTENCE, YELLOW PLATES AND INTERLOCK DEVICE -- Our client, a 24 year old college campus recruiter for an accounting firm, was charged with 2 Ohio DUI/Ohio OVI's in a span of 3 months.  The first charge involved our client hitting multiple park cars and submitting a breath sample 4 times the legal limit.  While this case was pending our client was charged with another Ohio DUI/Ohio OVI among other offenses.  Over the course of 6 months Attorney Brad Koffel engaged in a series of negotiations with the prosecutor's office resulting in our client avoiding a career ending jail sentence.  Our client ultimately plead guilty to 2 Ohio DUI/Ohio OVI's and was sentenced as a first offender for each offense.  Our client will spend 6 days in an alternative jail facility and attend a 3 day alcohol education program.  Our client was fined the minimum $375 for each offense and was placed under a one year license suspension.  The suspension did not include yellow plates or a breath testing device in the car and our client was granted broad driving privileges to continue counseling.  Our client was placed on a period of probation for 2 years.  (Represented by Brad Koffel)

10-1-10:  OSU Student Avoids OVI and Obstructing Convictions by Pleading to Reduced Charges---  Our 23 year old client, who works as a bartender while attending The Ohio State University, was stopped by Columbus police near campus for driving erratically.  After a lengthy, argumentative interaction between our client and the arresting officer, out client was removed from her vehicle and arrested.  She refused to conduct any field sobriety tests in addition to refusing to submit to a chemical test.  Following an evidentiary hearing, the case was set for a trial to a jury.  However, prior to the jury trial date, a plea bargain was offered and accepted.  Our client agreed to plead guilty to a reduced Reckless Operation in lieu of the OVI and Disorderly conduct in lieu of Obstructing Official Business.  As a condition of the plea bargain, out client agreed to complete a voluntary alcohol assessment.  She was not required to complete the three-day DIP.  Her Administrative License Suspension (ALS) for refusing was terminated, and she received no additional court suspension.  She was placed on a one year period of non-reporting probation where she will complete a 3-hr alcohol education class.  She was required to pay $250 fine plus costs on each case.  She will not have to pay a reinstatement fee to the BMV.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

10-1-10:  Ohio OVI/DUI Charge Dropped to Reckless Operation---  Our client, a 34 year old outside sales representative and consultant, was stopped for speeding.  The officer allegedly observed multiple indicia of impairment, and our client performed unsatisfactorily on the requested field sobriety tests.  He was subsequently arrested for OVI and refused to submit to a breath test.  After nearly six months of representation, the OVI/DUI charge was reduced to Reckless Operation and the speed was dismissed.  As a condition of the plea bargain, out client underwent an alcohol assessment in lieu of the three-day DIP class.  He was placed on a one year period of probation and was ordered to complete 24 hours of community service and pay a fine of $250 plus court costs.  His Administrative License Suspension (ALS) for refusing was terminated and replaced by a court suspension of the same length, thereby saving him over $400 in reinstatement fees and avoiding any hard time prior to driving privileges being granted. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

9-21-10: 28 YEAR OLD BUSINESS OWNER AVOIDS DUI / OVI ON EVE OF JURY TRIAL - Client Pleads to Non-Moving Violation -- our client, a Cincinnati business owner, husband and father of two young children was arrested for Ohio DUI / Ohio OVI by a local sheriff's deputy.  The client was stopped after allegedly weaving.  The client chose not to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested.  He also refused a breath test.  This was his second "refusal" in the past 6 years thus the deputy placed him under a mandatory 2 year Administrative License Suspension.  The client's father, a local litigation attorney, referred his son to Brad Koffel for representation.  After a series of negotiations, the client rejected the first offer to plead to DUI with minimum penalties.  He then rejected the second offer to plead to a reduced charge but remain under his 2 year ALS.  Finally, on the afternoon before his scheduled jury trial, the prosecutor agreed to terminate his 2 year ALS.  The judge accepted the sentencing recommendation and only imposed a $250 fine plus court costs.  The client was placed on basic probation for 1 year.  (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel).

9-20-10: DOCTOR ACCEPTS FINE ONLY RECKLESS OPERATION AFTER HIS 3^RD OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI ARREST -our client, a local doctor, was accused of Ohio DUI / Ohio OVI by a suburban police officer.  This was the 3^rd time in 10 years the client was accused of DUI.  The past 2 DUI / OVI cases were defended by Attorney Brad Koffel and they were amended to lesser traffic offenses.  In this case, the client was on his way home about 8:30 p.m. and was in a construction zone awaiting instructions from a police officer conducting traffic.  Our client thought the officer was not well-marked and was hard to see so he pulled up next to the officer to let him know.  The officer thanked him for the information by ordering him to the side of the road.  Our client complied and waited.  And waited. And waited.  Finally, a second cruiser arrived and ordered the client out of his vehicle.  The client had consumed 2 beers with dinner 2 hours earlier and told the officer this.  The officer requested field sobriety tests which the client did knowing he would pass them.  He did well but not well enough for the officer so he was arrested.  The client chose not to give a breath test after he asked the officer what would happen if he tested under the legal limit.  The officer told him he would still charge him with DUI  so the client said "No" to the breath test.  The client retained Mr. Koffel again to represent him.  On the day of trial, almost 6 months after the arrest, the prosecutor reluctantly agreed to a "fine only" reckless operation.  (Represented by Brad Koffel).


9-20-10: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR AVOIDS JAIL AND YELLOW PLATES AFTER DUI ACCIDENT & HIT SKIP CHARGES - our client, a professor and doctorate candidate at OSU was arrested for DUI / OVI, failure to control, and leaving the scene of an accident after he wrecked into a parked van and fled.  He was subsequently arrested after the police chopper followed him.  He failed the field sobriety tests and blew nearly 3 times the legal limit.  The client hired Brad Koffel to represent him.  Mr. Koffel negotiated a very fair settlement of all charges with the prosecutor and victim / vehicle owner.  In exchange for full restitution to the vehicle owner, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the high test charge and hit skip charge.  The client narrowly avoided a mandatory jail term and yellow plates.  He was sentenced to a 3 day program, a fine, basic probation, and just a 6 month license suspension.  (Represented by Brad Koffel)

9-13-10:  OHIO MARIJUANA CULTIVATION CONVICTION AVOIDED -our client, a 22 year old college student, was charged with one count marijuana cultivation and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Our client was accused of growing twelve marijuana plants with the intent to distribute.  After three months of representation attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client paid $500 to avoid a conviction to the marijuana cultivation charge and the drug paraphernalia charge was dismissed.  Our client avoided a mandatory six month driver's license suspension and disqualification from Federal Student Loan funding for education. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt)

9-13-10:  Ohio OVI "Per Se" Charge Reduced to Reckless Operation---  Our client, a 24 year old software developer, was found allegedly passed out in his vehicle which was stationary but still running on the side of a highway off-ramp.  He exhibited several indicia of impairment and performed poorly on field sobriety tests.  He was subsequently arrested for OVI and submitted a sample of his breath which yielded a result of .125%.  After more than 6 months of representation and multiple contested court dates, the case was resolved when our client agreed to enter into a plea bargain, thereby eliminating the possibility of an OVI conviction.  Upon his guilty plea to Reckless Operation, our client was placed on a 1-year period of probation and ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $250 and complete 20 hours of community service in addition to attending the DIP/VIP programs.  His operator's license was not suspended.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox).

9-13-10: OHIO DUI / OVI 2ND OFFENSE PENALTIES DROPPED -- CLIENT AVOIDS MANDATORY 20-DAY JAIL SENTENCE - our client, a 53 year old insurance employee was involved in an accident and blew 2 1/2 times the legal limit.  Fortunately, nobody was injured in the accident.  However, our client was also on probation for a previous Ohio DUI / Ohio OVI.  The Franklin County Municipal Court probation officer recommended sentencing our client to six months in jail.  After six months of representation attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client entered a plea to a DU / OVI with the recommendation that the judge sentence our client as a first offender.  Our client will attend a three day Drivers Intervention Program and serve three days in a jail alternative center.  (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt)

9-9-10: OHIO DUI /OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED-Corporate Recruiter Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation - our client, a 27 year old Corporate Recruiter, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after an abrupt u-turn in an effort to avoid a sobriety check point. This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client. He submitted to a breath test and tested .08. After 3 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $375 fine and his license was not suspended. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

8-31-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED- 41 YR OLD Healthcare Professional Pleas to a Reckless Operation --our client, a 41 year old healthcare professional, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation. This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client. Her breath test result was .156%, nearly twice the states legal limit. After 5 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. She will pay a $400 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year non reporting probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

08-31-10: 57 YEAR OLD DUBLIN MAN AVOIDS 2^ND DUI CONVICTION -our client, an executive with a local privately-held company, was stopped and arrested by local police for Ohio DUI / Ohio OVI one February night.  He tested 17% over Ohio's legal limit.  He was referred to Attorney Brad Koffel by a corporate attorney.  Mr. Koffel was able to get his client's license reinstated at the first court date.  Then, over the next  6 months, Mr. Koffel worked with the prosecutor to negotiate a reduction to reckless operation and a $125 fine. The client was placed on 1 year basic non-reporting probation. (Represented by Brad Koffel)

08-31-10: 25 YEAR OLD HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST AVOIDS MANDATORY JAIL AND YELLOW PLATES - our client was charged with Ohio DUI / Ohio OVI after being stopped for weaving on I-670.  She failed the field sobriety tests and blew 2 ½ times the legal triggering a mandatory minimum 3 days in jail and yellow DUI plates.  She initially hired another attorney to help her but that attorney missed a court date and an arrest warrant was immediately issued for the client and failed to get the client driving privileges when she was eligible.  She was referred to Mr. Koffel who was able to get the client's case back on track, obtain generous work and school driving privileges, and have the breath test dismissed.  As a result of the breath test dismissal, the client was permitted to serve 3 days in an alcohol education program and did not have to serve 3 days in jail.  Also, the client did not have have the yellow DUI plates as part of the negotiated settlement.  The case was open 5 months. (Represented by Brad Koffel)

8-25-10: MANDATORY 1 YEAR PRISON TERM CONVERTED TO 60 DAYS IN ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT CENTER - our client, a 35 year old Columbus man was charged with his 6^th DUI, a felony of the 4^th degree in Ohio.  Under Ohio DUI laws, a "6 in 20" carries a mandatory minimum 1 year prison term up to 5  years in prison.  After nearly 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel negotiated a settlement with the prosecuting attorney.  The felony DUI was amended to a misdemeanor, the client will serve 60 days in a jail alternative / treatment center, his license is suspended for 2 years, mandatory forfeiture of his vehicle was waived, and he will be on 3 years of basic probation.  (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel)

8-23-10: 38 YEAR OLD DUBLIN MAN AVOIDS OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CONVICTION - client pleads to Reckless Op, gets a 2 day license suspension, non-reporting probation, and a $250 fine. Our client was charged with first offense DUI / OVI after being suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.  He refused a breath test.  After nearly 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel negotiated a reduction to reckless operation, a 2 day license suspension, non-reporting probation, and a $250 fine.  He does not have to attend the 3 day program.  (Represented by Brad Koffel)

8-23-10: PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REP AVOIDS MANDATORY 20 DAY JAIL ON 2^ND OFFENSE OHIO DUI : Our client, a 31 year old woman was charged with her 2d DUI / OVI in Columbus, Ohio in April, 2010.  She is a former client and retained Brad Koffel to represent her on this charge, too.  She was facing a mandatory minimum 20 day jail term which was reduced to a 3 day program and 3 days at a jail alternative center.  She was not placed on probation, and her license was suspended for just 6 months effective the night of her arrest.  She did receive a stiff fine of $1,000 as part of the sentence.  (Represented by Brad Koffel)

8-23-10: 38 YEAR OLD DUBLIN MAN AVOIDS OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CONVICTION - our client, a 38 year old married Dublin man and business owner, was charged with a 1^st offense DUI / OVI in Ohio.  He allegedly failed the field sobriety tests and elected not to give a sample of his breath to the police.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel negotiated a settlement with the prosecutor resulting in the DUI being amended to Reckless Operation.  His license will be suspended for just 2 days as part of the deal.  He received non-reporting probation and a $250 fine.  (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel)

8-20-10: OHIO UNDERAGE DRINKING CHARGE DISMISSED – our client, a 17 year old high school honor student, was charged with one count underage drinking. This was our client's first alcohol related offense. After three months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt conducted a hearing in which our client’s charge was dismissed without any financial sanctions. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt)

8/20/10: OHIO FELONY DRUG POSSESSION AND OHIO DUI CHARGES AVOIDED - our client, a construction foreman, was arrested for DUI / OVI and Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a Felony of the 5^th Degree.  After a call from a local home improvement store about an impaired driver, our client was arrested.  The client retained Attorney Tod Brininger to represent him.  After negotiations, the DUI / OVI case was dismissed in Licking County Municipal Court.  Our client was placed into ILC (Treatment in Lieu of Conviction) for a period of two years.  After successful completion of ILC, his felony case will be dismissed as well. (Represented by Tod Brininger)

8/20/10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI AND 106 MPH SPEEDING CASE RESULTS IN FAVORABLE OUTCOME - our client, a 22 year old man in the United States Air Force,  was charged with OVI, OVI Per Se ( .110% by breath), and Speeding (106MPH in a 60MPH zone) on I-71 in Cuyahoga County.  He was referred to our law firm by a local judge.  After 90 days of negotiations, our client plead guilty to an amended charge of Physical Control (a non-moving violation) and Speeding.  He was ordered to pay a $500 fine plus the court costs.  He had already completed an alcohol program, and his license was suspended for just 90 days.  He was not placed on probation, which was vital, because he is due to report for active duty with the Air Force in September.  (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger)

8-24-10:  Ohio OVI Charge Reduced to Zero-Point, Non-Moving Violation---  Our 48 year old client, who drives a company vehicle as a condition of her employment, was stopped for driving erratically on a highway near her home.  Upon being stopped, she admitted to the officer that she had been drinking and proceeded to perform poorly on field sobriety tests.  She was subsequently arrested for OVI and refused to submit to a chemical test of her breath.  Her administrative license suspension was "stayed", or frozen, during the pendency of the case.  After more than 2 months of representation, her case resolved favorably when she agreed to enter into a plea bargain to avoid and OVI conviction, and the loss of her job.  Upon her plea to a Physical Control violation, she was ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $575 and complete a DIP program.  She will be on a period of non-reporting probation for a year and she received no license suspension as a result of this conviction.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox).

8-16-10:  Ohio OVI/DUI Charges Reduced to Non-Moving, Zero Point Violation--- Our client, a 22 year old graduate student and teaching assistant, was stopped after being witnessed driving his vehicle on a flat front tire. After performing poorly on Field Sobriety Tests, he was arrested and charged with OVI.  Prior to a jury trial, he entered into a plea bargain to a reduced charge.  He was required to pay a $375 fine and was given credit for completing a 3-day program.  His Administrative License suspension was terminated and he will drive under restriction for the next three months.  He was not placed on probation.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

8-11-10: OHIO DUI /OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED - Restaurant Chef Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation--our client, a 25 year old chef, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a speed violation. This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client. He refused to submit to a breath test. After 5 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $250 fine and drive under broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

8-11-10: OHIO DUI /OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED - Recent College Grad Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation--our client, a 23 year recent college graduate, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a marked lane violation. This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client. He submitted to a breath test and tested .087. After 5 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $250 fine and drive under driving privileges to seek employment opportunities. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

8-10-10:  Ohio OVI/DUI Charges with Breath Test Reduced to Reckless Operation--- Our Client, a 30 year old business owner, was arrested for OVI/DUI after civilian witnesses and an officer observed him driving erratically on Interstate 71.  Subsequent to his arrest for OVI, our client submitted to a breath test which yielded a result of .157.  After approximately 2 months of representation, at a hearing to determine the admissibility of the chemical test, our client was offered a plea bargain to plea to a significantly reduced charge.  He was sentenced to complete a 3-day class, pay a fine of $250, serve a 1-yr period of probation and a 4 month license suspension.  Furthermore, his administrative license suspension was terminated, thereby saving our client a $475 reinstatement fee.  2 Points were assessed to our client’s license instead of 6.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

8-10-10:  Ohio OVI/DUI Charges with Breath Test Reduced to Reckless Operation- Job Saved by Avoiding OVI Conviction--- Our client, a 46 year old sales representative who drives a company vehicle, was stopped for speeding and eventually charged with OVI.  His blood alcohol level at the time was found to be .11.  If convicted of OVI, our client would have been subjected to severe job ramifications including possible termination.  After over two months of representation, our client was offered a plea bargain to reduce the charges to a 2-point reckless operation.  He was given credit for a 3-day class he’d already completed.  His license was suspended for 4 months with driving privileges, he was sentenced to pay a fine of $250 and serve a 1 yr. period of probation.  We were able to have the administrative license suspension vacated, thereby saving our client the $475 reinstatement fee.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

8-05-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED (High Tiered Test .177%)-Department of Defense Employee Pleas to a Reckless Operation--our client, a 23 year old department of defense employee, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  Her breath test result was .177%, a high-tiered test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. She will pay a $250 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

8-5-10:  Driving Under Administrative License Suspension Charges reduced to No Operator’s License Charge- 20 year old Student Avoids Jail, Probation Violation and Other Harsh Penalties--- Our Client was charged with driving under suspension while on probation for two separate alcohol-related charges.  He was facing a possible probation violation with a significant amount of jail time.  Also, if convicted of the driving under suspension charge, he would have been subjected to mandatory jail time, high fines, immobilization of his vehicle and a mandatory license suspension with yellow license plates.  6 points would also have been assessed to his operator’s license.  After several months of representation, our client agreed to plead guilty to a lesser included offense of No Operator’s License.  He was sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and his license was assessed only 2 points.  The Judge agreed not to violate his probation status.  Furthermore, our client received no jail time, no probation and no additional license suspension.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

8-3-10:  Ohio DUI/OVI Charge Dismissed in Total- 36 year old pharmacist pleads guilty to Minor Misdemeanor Speed charge only --- Our client was stopped for a speeding violation and was subsequently arrested for operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol.   He did not perform well on the standardized field sobriety tests, but insisted that he was simply very tired, and not impaired.   A chemical test confirmed that our client’s blood alcohol level was .055 at the time of the stop.   Despite the fact that the prosecutor was able to proceed without a higher test result, the State agreed to dismiss the OVI after a relatively short amount of time.   Our client was only required to pay a fine of $50.   He received no additional penalties, including no license suspension.   (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

8-3-10:  Ohio DUI/OVI Charges and Penalties Reduced for Multiple Offender- Client Convicted of Lesser OVI--- Our client, a 62 year old retiree, was charged with OVI/DUI after being involved in a single car accident.  Based upon the fact that he was previously convicted of OVI, and because he refused a chemical test in the instant case, he was facing severe mandatory penalties.  However, instead of being sentenced to serve a mandatory minimum 20-day jail sentence, our client was only required to serve 3 days in a certified Driver’s Intervention program after entering into a plea bargain to stipulate the offense as a first offense.  In addition, our client received the minimum license suspension of 6 months, without yellow plates or interlock, and paid the minimum fine.  Furthermore, he was not required to serve any period of probation.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

8-2-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED-Retired Teacher Pleas to a Reckless Operation--our client, a 60 year old Retired Teacher, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after not yielding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  Her breath test result was .098%.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. She will pay a $150 fine and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

7-30-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED-Sales Rep Pleas to a Reckless Operation--our client, a 38 year old sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a very bad accident.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $300 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

7-28-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED-Medical Sales Rep Pleas to a Reckless Operation--our client, a 34 year old medical sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a one car accident.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .244%.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $350 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on non reporting probation drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

7-28-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED-Sales Rep Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation--our client, a 26 year old sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $400 fine and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

7-27-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED-Sales Representative Pleas to a Non-Moving No Points Violation--our client, a 26 year old sales representative, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non- moving no points violation. He will pay a $400 fine and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

7-27-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED-Artist Pleas to a a Non- Moving No Points Violation --our client, a 31 year old artist, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .160%.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving no points violation. He will pay a $400 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

7-26-10: NURSE FACING 30+ FELONY COUNTS PLEAS TO 4--our client, a 26 year old nurse, was facing 30+ felony counts of theft of drugs from a hospital.   Through pre-indictment negotiation, she was charged with a bill of information which included 6 counts and then eventually pled to four counts.  She will pay a $250 fine, be on 2 years probation, complete 120 hours of community service and serve 30 days in jail .  (represented by Tod Brininger)

7-21-10:  Ohio DUI/OVI Charges and Penalties Reduced for Multiple Offender- Client Convicted of Lesser OVI---Our client, a 48 year old trucking company employee, was charged with a second offense OVI.  Due to the fact that he tested a .208 blood alcohol level, he was facing a mandatory minimum of 20 days in jail, a 1-5 year license suspension with yellow license plates and an ignition interlock device, in addition to other penalties.  After more than a year of representation, our client agreed to enter a plea to a stipulated first offense OVI.  Our client was not required to serve any jail time.  Rather he was sentence to complete a 3-day alcohol education program.  His license was suspended for only 6 months and he was not required to have the yellow plates or interlock.  He was only required to pay the minimum fine amount. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

7-15-10:  F-3 Aggravated Vehicular Assault Charge(OVI) Reduced to F-4 Vehicular Assault Charge(Reckless)- Client Avoids Harsh Mandatory Sentencing Penalties--- Our Client, a 20 year old union worker was involved in a devastating single car accident in February, 2010.  While our client sustained limited injuries, his passenger, a childhood friend, suffered severe long term injuries.  A blood test confirmed that our client’s blood alcohol level was well in excess of twice the legal limit at the time of the accident.  In addition to other penalties, our client was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 1 to 5 years and a mandatory operator’s license suspension of 2 to 10 years.  After nearly 5 months of representation, and lengthy plea negotiations, our client agreed to plead to a lesser included offense.  Our client had a previous juvenile and adult criminal/traffic record which the Judge took into consideration.  Ultimately, our client was sentenced to 6 months in prison, the minimum prison sentence which could be imposed under the circumstances, with the possibility of judicial release prior to the expiration of the term.  His license was also suspended for a period of 2 years.  (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox)

7-14-10: CHARGES DISMISSED-High School Student's cases are DISMISSED--our client, a high school student, was charged with Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.    The client was charged in both Municipal Court and Juvenile Court.  After less than 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and the cases in each court were dismissed for costs. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

7-1-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CASE DISMISSED-our client, a 27 year old Columbus man, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after driving left of center by a local police department.  He allegedly failed all 3 standardized field sobriety tests, was arrested for DUI / OVI and  was tested for the presence of drugs.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel filed a Motion to Dismiss on Speedy Trial grounds which was granted by the court.  All charges were dismissed and our client's license suspension was terminated.  (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

6-30-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AVOIDED-College Student  Pleas Non-Moving, No Points Violation--our client, a 23 year old college student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being involved in an accident.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He submitted to a urine test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $400 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

6-29-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED-Computer Programmer Pleas to a Reckless Operation --our client, a 36 year old computer programmer, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after passing out at an intersection.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $150 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

6-28-10: MANDATORY 20 DAY JAIL TERM REDUCED TO JUST 3 DAYS / PROBATION VIOLATION NETS NO SANCTIONS -- OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO LESSER DUI ---our client, a 35 year old PhD Student/Research Assistant, was charged with his second offense Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI.  His prior DUI in Ohio was 2005.  He was also still on probation for the prior DUI.   After 3 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to an Ohio OVI stipulated 1^st offense. He will serve 3 days at a private jail facility as well as attend an alcohol education program.   He will pay a fine, he will be  on probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

6-28-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED-Contractor Pleas to a Reckless Operation --our client, a 29 year old contractor, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 3 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $150 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

6-23-10:  OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CASE DROPPED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION - 43 year old Financial Planner avoids DUI / OVI conviction - our client was returning home from golfing in north central Ohio at approximately 7:00 p.m.  He was stopped by an Ohio State trooper who noticed him on I-71 southbound allegedly weaving and following another vehicle too closely. Our client agreed to do the field sobriety tests and believed he passed them.  He was surprised when he was told he was under arrest.  He subsequently refused a breath test.  He contacted our firm the day after his arrest.  We handled his first court date in his absence, secured work driving privileges, and filed pre-trial motions challenging the state's case.  On the day of the pre-trial hearing, Mr. Koffel and the prosecutor agreed to settle the case without a DUI. Our client agreed to attend a 3 day program in exchange for a plea to physical control, a non-moving violation.  His ALS/Refusal suspension was terminated but the judge reinstated a 1 year court suspension with broad driving privileges effective the date of arrest.  (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel).

6-22-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED-Active Duty Military Officer Pleas to a Reckless Operation --our client, a 31 year old active duty military officer, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being involved in a crash.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  Her breath test result was .087%.  After 3 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $250 fine, be on 1 year probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

6-21-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES LOWERED-Nurse Pleas to a Non-Moving No Points Violation --our client, a 34 year old nurse, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 3 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. She will pay a $250 fine, be on 9 months probation and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

6-17-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DISMISSED-Student Pleas to a Non-Moving No Points Violation --our client, a 22 year old student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for driving with no headlights.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 3 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $375 fine, be on 1 year probation, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

6-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AVOIDED- Sales Rep Pleas to a Reckless Operation --our client, a 64 year old sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She submitted to a urine test.  After 4 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $150 fine, be on 1 year probation and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

6-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED- Computer Programmer Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 47 year old computer programmer, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $250 fine and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

6-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED- Sales Manager Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 24 year old sales manager, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $375 fine and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

6-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED- 20 YR OLD College Student Pleas to a Reckless Operation --our client, a 20 year old college student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for driving the wrong way.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .124%.  After 4 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $400 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year non reporting probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

6-15-10: DECEPTION TO OBTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - CASE DISMISSED: In February of 2009, our client was accused of attempting to obtain Adderral from a local pharmacy without a proper prescription.  He was detained at the pharmacy when he went in to pick it up.  He was referred to our firm for representation.  He was indicted about 2 months later.  We requested that he be screened for Diversion.  He was accepted into the Franklin County Prosecutors Office Diversion Program.  He successfully completed Diversion and his indictment was dismissed on June 15, 2010.  (Represented by Attorneys Brad Koffel & Steve Fox)

6-14-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED- Business Owner Pleas to a Reckless Operation --our client, a 47 year old business owner, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  Mr. Koffel conducted a probable cause hearing which resulted in the suppression of key evidence as a result of the officer's errors.  On the day of trial, the prosecutor agreed to offer a minor misdemeanor reckless operation, 60 days of restricted driving, and a $150 fine. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

6-11-10: OHIO NURSE AVOIDS DRUG CHARGES & JAIL ON OVI HIGH TEST- Nurse Avoids Jail & Yellow Plates and Drug & OVI High Test Charges Dismissed --our client, a 39 year old nurse, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  Her breath test result was .202%.  After 3 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to an Ohio DUI/ Ohio OVI. He will pay a $500 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

6-9-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DISMISSED- Client Pleas to a Marked Lanes Violation-- our client, a 27 year old and self employed, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  After admitting to consuming two beers earlier in the night, our client submitted to standardized field sobriety tests and failed according to the officers opinion and was arrested.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a marked lanes violation. He will pay a $35 fine and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

6/8/10: Columbus Ohio DUI / OVI CASE SETTLES DURING JURY TRIAL-- client agrees to plead guilty to a 2 point moving violation & attend a 3 day alcohol education program-- Our client, a 28 year old sales associate, was arrested for DUI / OVI in Columbus, OH after he inadvertently drove down a closed ramp to SR 315. He did reasonably well on the field sobriety tests. He initially refused a blood test but after the officer drove him to Riverside Hospital, he agreed to give a blood sample. His blood test was over Ohio's legal limit.  The client was referred to Koffel & Jump. The case lasted 8 months. Prior to trial, Mr. Koffel & Mr. Fox were able to suppress the blood test & HGN test. The case proceeded to trial with no offers from the prosecutors. During a recess after completing jury selection, the prosecutors agreed to amend the case to a 2 point reckless operation. (Represented by Brad Koffel & Steve Fox).    

6-1-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED- Business Law Attorney Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation (.202% high tiered test) Avoids Jail and Yellow Plates--our client, a 28 year old commercial attorney, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test results were .202%, a high tiered test more than twice the legal limit.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $250 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year non reporting probation and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

5-19-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AVOIDED- Truck Driver with CDL Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 33 year old truck driver with a CDL, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1^st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $450 fine, be on 1 year probation and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

5-19-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED- Customer Service Rep Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 32 year old customer service rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $400 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 2 years probation and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

5-17-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES LOWERED- Customer Service Rep Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 25 year old customer service rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after driving car into the median.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .137%.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will be on 2 years probation and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

5-12-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AVOIDED- Hospice Nurse/ Nursing Student Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 40 year old hospice nurse / nursing student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $450 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

5-11-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED- Truck Driver Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 29 year old truck driver, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $350 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

5-4-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED- Scientist Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation --our client, a 29 year old scientist, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $375 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation, serve 3 days in a work release jail alternative center and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

5-2-10: NOT GUILTY VERDICT -- OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI- CLIENT FOUND NOT GUILTY- Sales Representative in Ohio and Surrounding States--our client, a 62 year old sales representative, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being involved in a one car accident.  The day after his arrest, he was referred to us by another lawyer.  We were able get his full driving privileges restored on his first court date.  His job in sales was contingent upon him not having a DUI.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt held a trial and our client was found not guilty of Ohio DUI / Ohio OVI.   (Represented by Attorney Will Nesbitt.)

4-28-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER CHARGE-Car Salesman Pleas to a Reckless Operation (.228% High Test) --our client, a 37 year old car salesman, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  He hired us after interviewing a couple of lawyers and doing resarch in the legal community.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .228%, a high tiered test that carries a mandatory minimum 6 days in jail and restricted yellow plates.  After 7months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $400 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

4-28-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CASE DISMISSED- (High Breath Test, 3x's the Legal Limit Dismissed) -Sales Rep Pleas to a Speeding Violation (.250% High Tiered Test),--our client, a 27 year old Sales person, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  His family attorney referred  him to our firm.  We were able to restore full driving wihin a matter of days. This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .250%, a high tiered test that carries a mandatory minimum 6 days in jail and restricted yellow plates.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a speeding violation. He will pay a $100 fine and drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

4-26-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER CHARGE -School Teacher & Coach Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 23 year old school teacher & Coach, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  He hired us after doing some online research.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $375 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

4-26-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -Traveling Sales Consultant Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 35 year old traveling sales consultant, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .164%.  After 8 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $200 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

4-26-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED TO LESSER TRAFFIC CHARGE -Sales Rep Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 51 year old sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $250 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, will not serve any probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-21-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CASE DISMISSED BY PROSECUTOR   -IT Manager Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 43 year old IT Manager that travels in 2 states, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .155%.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a speeding violation. He will pay a $1000 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

4-19-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CASE DISMISSED--our client, a 18 year old student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client within 6 years.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our clients case was dismissed. He will drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

4-19-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION -Architect Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 31 year old architect, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 4 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $375 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION -Medical Sales Rep Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 25 year old medical sales rep who drives a company vehicle, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $375 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year non reporting probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION -College Student Pleas to a Non- Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 21 year old college student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after falling asleep behind the wheel of a stolen car.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .085%.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $375 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year non reporting probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION -Sales Rep Pleas to a Non- Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 49 year old college sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year non reporting probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-15-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION -Retail Consultant Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 50 year old retail consultant, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation and driving through a stop sign.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $400 fine, be on 3 years probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-13-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER TRAFFIC OFFENSE -High School Student Pleas to a Reckless Operation- Underage Consumption Dismissed,--our client, a 19 year old high school student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for driving through a stop sign.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .09%.  After 4 months of representation, Attorney Will Nesbitt entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $400 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year non reporting probation and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-13-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION -Sales Rep Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 37 year old sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .09%.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $500 fine, serve 40 hrs of community service and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

4-7-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER TRAFFIC OFFENSE -Stay at Home Mom Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 51 year old stay at home mom, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 8 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel   entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. She will pay a $250 fine, be on 2 years non reporting probation and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

3-31-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER TRAFFIC OFFENSE -Nursing Home Employee Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 19 year old nursing home employee, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .13%.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $375 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year reporting probation and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

3-29-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER TRAFFIC OFFENSE   -IT Tech Pleas to a Reckless Operation-,--our client, a  26 year old IT Tech, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for being involved in a one car crash.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $150 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

3-24-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION   -High School Varsity Coach and Teacher Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 31 year old High School Varsity Coach and Teacher was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $200 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

3-23-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DISMISSED -Engineer Pleas to Obstructing Official Business,--our client, a 25 year old Engineer   was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation and not stopping at a stop sign.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .155%.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to obstructing official business. He will pay a $150 fine, be on 2 years of non reporting probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

3-22-10: OHIO ASSULT CHARGES REDUCED -Student  Pleas to Disorderly Conduct,--our client, a 19 year old student was charged with assult after being involved in an altercation.  This is the 1st assault charge for our client.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to disorderly conduct. He will pay a $250 fine. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

3-19-10: OHIO FELONY FLEEING & DUI AVOIDS PRISON TERM-3 Year Prison Sentence Suspended for 5 years of Probation,--our client, a 23 year old construction worker was charged with Ohio Felony Fleeing after driving over 100mph and causing a 3 car crash.  This is the 3rd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our clients 3 year prison sentence was suspended to 5 years of probation. He will pay a $2500 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 5 years probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

3-16-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -Merchandiser Pleas to a Reckless Operation-,--our client, a 25 year old merchandiser, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 4 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $250 fine, be on 1 year reporting probation and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

3-15-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -Recent Grad Student Pleas to a Reckless Operation-,--our client, a 22 year oldrecent grad student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $650 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 3 years non reporting probation and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

3-11-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CASE DISMISSED -United States Postal Worker Case Dismissed,--our client, a 47 year old IT Manager that travels in 2 states, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being involved in an injury crash.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .109%.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client and the case was dismissed. He will drive unrestricted. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

3-10-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -Insurance Co Employee Pleas to a Reckless Operation-,--our client, a 53 year old insurance company employee, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for being involved in an injury accident.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 9 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $350 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year reporting probation and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

3-9-10: OHIO DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION CHARGES DROPPED -City Employee Pleas to a Minor Misdemeanor,--our client, a 26 year old city employee was charged with Ohio driving under suspension after being stopped speeding.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a minor misdemeanor. He will pay a $160 fine and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

3-5-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES REDUCED TO LESSER TRAFFIC OFFENSE -Business Owner Pleas to a Reckless Operation-,--our client, a 41 year old business owner, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for running a stop sign.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. He will pay a $250 fine and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

3-4-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION   -Active Duty in the Army Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 31 year that is active duty in the army, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for being involved in an accident.  This is the 2nd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $200 fine and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

3-2-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER TRAFFIC OFFENSE-Insurance Company Employee Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 30 year insurance co employee, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation. She will pay a $175 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, serve 20 hrs of community service and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

3-1-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED TO LESSER TRAFFIC OFFENSE   -Insurance Sales Rep Pleas to a Reckless Operation,--our client, a 24 year old insurance sales rep, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation.   She will pay a $250 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

2-22-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES AMENDED TO NON-MOVING VIOLATION -- Photographer Pleas to a Non-Moving, No Points Violation,--our client, a 38 year old photographer, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for being involved in an accident.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .140%.  After 11 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points violation. He will pay a $250 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 3 years probation, perform 72 hours  of community service and drive with very broad driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

1-21-10: PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER AVOIDS OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Major League Baseball Player, Pleas Non-Moving, No Points Offense,--our client, a 31 year old baseball player, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for driving with brights on.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .107%.  After 8 months of representation, Attorney Tod Brininger entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points offense. He will pay a $250 fine, he will drive unrestricted and not have any probation. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)

1-19-10: CATERER AVOIDS OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI JAIL AND YELLOW DUI PLATES AVOIDED -- Catering Coordinator, Avoids Jail and Yellow Plates- (.217% high tiered test),--our client, a 25 year old catering coordinator, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for driving with no lights.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  Her breath test result was .217%, a high tiered test which carries a mandatory minimum 6 days in jail and restricted yellow license plates.  After 5 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to an Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI . She will pay a $375 fine, she will drive on very broad occupational driving privileges and be on probation for 2 years. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

1-14-10: FINANCIAL ANALYST OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Financial Analyst, Pleas Reckless Operation,--our client, a 23 year old financial analyst, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for speeding.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation, a non-alcohol related offense. He will pay a $200 fine, he will drive with very broad occupational driving privileges and attend a 3 day alcohol education class. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

1-14-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Mortgage Processor, Pleas Non-Moving, No Points Offense,--our client, a 28 year old mortgage processor, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for marked lanes violations.  This is the3rd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  She refused to submit to a breath test.  After 6 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel  entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to an Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI as a stipulated 1 ^st offense. She will attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on probation for 1 year and serve 7 days in a work release jail. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

1-13-10: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Wedding DJ, Pleas Non-Moving, No Points Offense,--our client, a 36 year old wedding dj, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to take a breath test.   After 8 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points offense. He will pay a $375 fine, attend a 3 day alcohol education class, be on 1 year probation and drive with very broad occupational driving privileges. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

1-11-10: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Structural Engineer, Pleas Non-Moving, No Points Offense (3 ^rd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge) ,--our client, a 31 year old structural engineer, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for a marked lanes violation.  This is the 3rdOhio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 8 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a non-moving, no points offense. He will pay a $200 fine, he will drive unrestricted and serve 7 days in a work release jail. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

1-11-10: ENGINEER'S OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Electrical Engineer for a Major Aircraft Company, Pleas Reckless Operation,--our client, a 45year old electrical engineer, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for marked lanes violation.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .151%.  After 7 months of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation, a non-alcohol related offense. He will pay a $375 fine, he will attend a 3 day alcohol education class, drive with broad occupational driving privileges  and not have any probation. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

12-28-09: LOCAL CHEF'S OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Chef, Pleas Reckless Operation,--our client, a 55 year old chef, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being involved in an accident.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .074%.  After 2 months of representation, Attorney Brad Koffel entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to a reckless operation, a non- alcohol related offense. He will only pay a $75 fine, drive unrestricted and not be on probation. (Represented by Attorney Brad Koffel.)

12-21-09: OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI JAIL AND YELLOW DUI PLATES AVOIDED -- Hospital Employee, Avoids Jail and Yellow Plates on 3 ^rd OVI charge,--our client, a 59 year old hospital employee, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for driving too slow.  This is the 3rd Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  His breath test result was .143%.  After 1 month of representation, Attorney Steve Fox entered into plea negotiations with the prosecutor and our client pled to an Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI. He will pay a $375 fine, he will attend a 3 day alcohol education program and drive with interlock. (Represented by Attorney Steve Fox.)

11-11-09: COLLEGE STUDENT HAS OHIO DUI / OHIO OVI CHARGES DROPPED -- Student, Pleas Reckless Operation,--our client, a 19 year old student, was charged with Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI after being stopped for driving through a stop sign.  This is the 1st Ohio OVI/Ohio DUI charge for our client.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  After 4 months of representation he pled to a reckless operation, a non- alcohol related offense. He will pay a $150 fine, he will drive with very broad driving privileges and not have any probation. (Represented by Attorney Tod Brininger.)