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      Learn what our clients have to say about the work of Sabol Mallory. If you have any questions or need legal help for a criminal charge, please reach out to us right away. 

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      Chase Mallory is incredible. He is wonderful to work with and knows exactly what to do to help his clients. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you've done for me. I highly recommend hiring Chase to help fight your battles. Bless you!

      • Erin R.

      Dan Sabol is probably the best attorney I've ever worked with. Very professional and worked hard to get the best results possible. He will be the first person I call if I need a lawyer again. If you find yourself in a sticky situation make sure you give him a ring.

      • Christopher R.

      I had the pleasure of working with Dan and Chase and I am very grateful!! They did amazing work to help me on my case. They are very helpful and get back with you in a timely manner whenever I had questions for them, which was very nice and reassuring.

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      Dan Sabol

      Dan is the first attorney in Ohio to be both board certified in criminal trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and be designated as a Lawyer Scientist by the American Chemical Society.‍

      Chase Mallory

      Chase Mallory is a firm founder whom has tried over 40 cases and conducted more than 100 suppression hearings. He is a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association

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      Columbus First OVI Lawyers

      Any arrest for operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) in Ohio is frightening, but many people who are arrested for their first OVI offenses have never faced any kind of criminal charges before. OVI is referred to as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in other states, but the laws are generally the same and punish people who drive drunk.

      Even when you know that you are a fine citizen in every other sense, you should not assume that a prosecutor will be inclined to show you any mercy when recommending a sentence. For this reason, you will want to be sure that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney.

      First OVI Defense Lawyers in Columbus, OH | Sabol Mallory

      If you were arrested for your first OVI offense in any community in the greater Columbus area, do not wait another moment to seek legal representation. You should contact Sabol Mallory as soon as possible.

      Our firm has over 20 years of combined legal experience. Call (614) 300-5088 or contact us online to set up a free consultation.

      First OVI Charges in Ohio

      A first OVI is a first-degree misdemeanor. Ohio Revised Code § 4511.19(A)(1) establishes that a person commits OVI if they:

      • Are under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them.
      • Have a concentration of 0.08 or more but less than 0.17 by weight per unit volume of alcohol in the person’s whole blood.
      • The person has a concentration of 0.096 or more but less than 0.204 by weight per unit volume of alcohol in the person’s blood serum or plasma.
      • The person has a concentration of 0.08 or more but less than 0.17 by weight of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of the person’s breath.
      • The person has a concentration of 0.11 or more but less than 0.238 by weight of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the person’s urine.
      • The person has a concentration of 0.17 or more by weight per unit volume of alcohol in the person’s whole blood.
      • The person has a concentration of 0.204 or more by weight per unit volume of alcohol in the person’s blood serum or plasma.
      • The person has a concentration of 0.17 or more by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of the person’s breath.
      • The person has a concentration of 0.238 or more by weight of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the person’s urine.

      Ohio Revised Code § 4511.19(A)(1)(j) further provides that a person can be charged with OVI when they have a concentration of any enumerated controlled substances or metabolites of a controlled substance in their whole blood, blood serum or plasma, or urine that equals or exceeds any one of various specified levels:

      • The person has a concentration of amphetamine measuring at least 500 ng/mL in their urine or 100 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of cocaine measuring at least 150 ng/mL in their urine or 50 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of cocaine metabolite measuring at least 150 ng/mL in their urine or 50 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of heroin measuring at least 2000 ng/mL in their urine or 50 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of heroin metabolite measuring at least 10 ng/mL in their urine or 10 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of L.S.D. measuring at least 25 ng/mL in their urine or 10 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of marihuana measuring at least 10 ng/mL in their urine or 2 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of marihuana metabolite measuring at least 15 ng/mL in their urine or 5 ng/mL in their blood, and are also proven to be under the influence.
      • The person has a concentration of marihuana metabolite measuring at least 35 ng/mL in their urine or 50 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of methamphetamine measuring at least 500 ng/mL in their urine or 100 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of heroin measuring at least 2000 ng/mL in their urine or 50 ng/mL in their blood.
      • The person has a concentration of phencyclidine measuring at least 25 ng/mL in their urine or 10 ng/mL in their blood.
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      First OVI Penalties in Ohio

      OVI has a 10-year “lookback period,” which means that all other violations committed within the prior 10 years will be counted against an alleged offender. When a person who committed an OVI more than 10 years ago commits a subsequent offense, it will be prosecuted as though it was a first offense.

      The blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of the alleged offender can be an important distinction in these cases. In general, convictions are punishable as follows:

      • First OVI in 10 years — First-degree misdemeanor punishable by three days to six months in jail and/or a fine of between $375 and $1,075, driver’s license suspension of up to three years, driving privileges after 15 days, and license or interlock is required for unlimited privileges.
      • First OVI in 10 years with BAC of 0.17 or higher or test refusal with prior in 20 years — First-degree misdemeanor punishable by six days to six months in jail and/or a fine of between $375 and $1,075, driver’s license suspension of up to three years, driving privileges after 15 days, and license or interlock is required for unlimited privileges.

      Some of the biggest consequences of OVI convictions are not directly related to the court cases. Convictions can cause possible issues with employment, housing, or professional licensing.

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      Contact a Columbus First OVI Defense Attorney Today

      Were you recently arrested for your first OVI offense in the Columbus area of Ohio? You will want to immediately retain qualified legal counsel, and Sabol | Mallory provides the following skills:

      • Qualified instructor in standardized field sobriety testing
      • Qualified practitioners of standardized field sobriety testing
      • ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) qualified
      • Successfully completed the Axion Labs Forensic DUID Course
      • Successfully completed the Axion Labs Forensic Drug Analysis
      • Successfully completed the Axion Labs Forensic Chromatography Theory and Practice
      • Qualified as a senior operator of the BAC Datamaster by completing the National Patent BAC Datamaster, K, DMT and Basic Science of Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing Operation and Diagnostic Verification, modeled after the BAC Datamaster Supervisor Course

      Our firm can fight for a resolution that involves the fewest possible penalties. We can assess all of your legal options as soon as you call (614) 300-5088 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

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