But what does that mean, and is it a good deal?Īn OVI under 4511.19(A) is defined as operation of a vehicle, while at the time of that operation, an individual is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, or there is a particular concentration of alcohol or a controlled substance in the breath, blood, blood serum or plasma, or urine.

A pretrial is an opportunity for the Prosecutor and Defense to meet and discuss the evidence, and for both parties to inform the Court of how the case will proceed.ĭepending on the strength of the evidence and the defendant’s individual background and criminal or traffic history, the Prosecutor may offer to amend the charge from an OVI charge to a Physical Control charge. Call the Law Office of Brian Jones, LLC today to schedule an OVI consultation.Īs part of the criminal process, an Ohioan facing an OVI charge can expect to appear in Court at least once for arraignment and once for a pretrial. Every Ohioan facing an OVI charge should be represented by counsel to help them navigate and understand the process, whether it is a first offense or a twentieth offense. Ohioans facing an OVI charge are often overwhelmed by the specifics of the complicated OVI statute, R.C.

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