My name is Robert Healey and I am a lawyer that limits his practice
to DUI defense in southwest Ohio. This blog is written by me
to help potential clients in the Cincinnati area that have been
charged with an OVI. Have you been charged with a DUI or OVI in
Cincinnati Ohio? You will need to show proof of insurance to
the police, the court, or the BMV. If you fail to show the required
proof that the vehicle you were alleged to have been driving was
covered by a state minimum policy you will be suspended. The
BMV is the one that issues the suspension. The suspension is
called FRA non-compliance. This means you failed to show
proof of financial responsibility, or more commonly, insurance on
the vehicle. If you are under an FRA suspension you can hire a
lawyer for two reasons. One can be to investigate whether the
vehicle was actually insured or not. The second is to file
for privileges to drive under that FRA suspension. A first
offense in five years is a 90 day suspension and you can get
privileges upon proof of financial responsibility. A second
offense in five years is a 1 year suspension, but you have to wait
15 days before the court can grant privileges. A third
offense in five years is a 2 year suspension and the court cannot
grant driving privileges at all! This is the very serious
consequence that comes from ignoring the BMV and the law. It
can become impossible for even the best lawyer to untangle a third
offense and get you driving again before the end of your
suspension. It can be done, but it is almost against all
odds. It is best for you to maintain a current address with
the BMV at all times and act on any notices you get from them.
If you do not understand it, call a lawyer immediately.
Time is of the essence in all legal matters and could be
critically short in your case. This can cause you to lose an
opportunity to keep driving. Be safe and remember, if you or a
family member has been arrested for DUI or OVI in the Cincinnati
Area – including: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Montgomery,
and Greene Counties – call me, ROBERT HEALEY, or one of my
qualified associates at 513.333.0014. We are available
24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Because now is the perfect
time to put a team that includes a FORMER POLICE OFFICER and a
FORMER PROSECUTOR to work….for you!
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