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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!
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.
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 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 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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Learn more about our teamAny 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.
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.
A first OVI is a first-degree misdemeanor. Ohio Revised Code § 4511.19(A)(1) establishes that a person commits OVI if they:
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:
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:
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.
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:
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.
Sabol Mallory did an amazing job. I was very pleased with the outcome. They returned my calls and always went over everything with me. I would HIGHLY recommend them.