An individual may be charge with criminal OVI or DWI offenses while operating an automobile, motorcycle, truck, moped, scooter, riding lawnmower, golf cart, or even while riding a bicycle.

Many individuals believe if they are charged with a OVI or DWI, they will automatically be convicted, and simply accept the fact that they will be heavily fines, face mandatory jail time, and other penalties which may be awarded. This thought process could not be farther from the truth. Over the years our firm has successfully defended countless individuals against OVI or DWI charges. We have the experience and resources to negotiate with prosecutors, and when necessary, protect your legal rights and freedom in a trial setting.

While defending your rights against a OVI or DWI charge we will:

• Investigating all of the facts and evidence surrounding your arrest, including the reasons for the stop;

• Move to suppress any evidence which was obtained illegally or in violation of your constitutional rights;

• Challenge any of the subjective field sobriety tests that were performed, as well as seek to exclude any sobriety test results which were not administered in compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines;

• Challenging breath test results by reviewing the operation, maintenance and calibration of the machine or machines which were utilized by law enforcement;

• Seek a dismissal or reduction of DUI charges, alternative sentencing, reduced sentencing or any other viable sentencing option;

• Assist clients in obtaining a restricted driver's license following the expiration of the driver's license suspension;

Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, aggressively defends the legal rights of those charged with an OVI or DWI, while addressing all related issues that should be taken into consideration when defending your legal rights and freedom. It is important that you are aware of the ramifications of a conviction, may result in:

• Hefty fines;

• Mandatory jail or prison time;

• Suspension of your driving privileges;

• Attend mandatory drug treatment programs;

• Having your license revoked;

• Potential vehicle forfeiture;

• Community service;

• Lengthy terms of probation;

• Forfeiture of property or assets;

• Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights (felony conviction).

If you have been charged with a OVI or DWI Offense in the Perrysburg, Maumee, Sylvania, Toledo, Lambertville or the Northwest Ohio and Southwest Michigan areas, contact an experienced attorney & lawyer at Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, today by calling (419) 931-0067 (Ohio) or (734) 568-0136 (Michigan).

As a progressive law firm dealing with today's legal issues, we provide you the voice of experience, and quality legal representation in your OVI or DWI defense, or other criminal defense legal needs.