Lockland Criminal Defense Lawyer

Running into law enforcement in Lockland can be an unpleasant experience. You might wonder what the officer saw, or if you’ve even done anything wrong in the first place. Are you prepared for the legal battle that might be coming your way? You could be facing severe penalties like excessive fines or a lengthy prison sentence. A conviction could cost you your professional license or any job opportunities you come across.

Now is the time to hire a Lockland criminal defense lawyer like Brad Groene. Call (513) 338-1890 to speak with someone from the Cincinnati offices of Luftman, Heck & Associates and schedule a free and confidential consultation. You still have a chance to get the best outcome in your case, so call now.

Traffic Violations in Lockland

Even the most cautious drivers can end up with a traffic violation. The police are keeping vigilant eyes on the other cars on the road, and if you end up rolling through a stop or drifting over the speed limit, you might end up being pulled over and cited. A few violations that could get you a ticket are:

Failure to Maintain Assured Clear Distance Ahead

In Ohio, you are required to leave enough room between you and the car ahead so that if the driver in front of you stops suddenly you won’t rear end the vehicle. An assured clear distance ahead ticket is usually a minor misdemeanor that will add two points to your driver’s license and cost $150 in fines. The charge graduates a fourth-degree misdemeanor when you have two tickets in the last year. If you have three or more, it’s a third-degree misdemeanor.

Illegal U-Turns

Drivers make U-turns all the time, but they care illegal in some places, while being perfectly acceptable in others. As a general rule, U-turns in Ohio are illegal on curves and hills where other drivers can’t see you fro 500 feet away. Usually, it’s a minor misdemeanor, but it can become a criminal charge with jail time if you’ve received any moving violations within the past year.

Speeding Tickets

Speeding tickets are so common that they are almost an inevitability. All it takes is a moment of distraction, and suddenly red and blue lights are flashing in your mirror. Speeding is usually a minor misdemeanor, but it can become a fourth or third-degree misdemeanor with enough previous violations or if you were driving a certain speed in different districts.

It’s often tempting pay the associated fine and forget about the ticket, but this can increase the premiums on your insurance, add points to your driver’s license or cause the disqualification of your commercial driver’s license. A skilled lawyer may be able to help defeat the ticket.

DUI / OVI Charges in Lockland

In Ohio, if you’re pulled over for drunk driving, you’ll be charged with and OVI (Operating a Vehicle under the Influence). Generally, drunk driving means operating a vehicle when your blood alcohol content (BAC) is higher than .08 percent. If a police officer has good reason to suspect your BAC may be this high, he can ask you to participate in a blood, urine or breath test. Ohio is an implied consent, meaning that refusing a chemical test is a criminal charge separate from an OVI.

The penalties for an OVI grow more severe with each repeat offense within 10 years and as your BAC increases.

• First Offense – between three days and six months in jail, between $250 and $1,000 in fines, license suspension between six months and three years
• Second Offense – Between 10 days and one year in jai, between $350 and $1,500 in fines, license suspension between one and five years
• Third Offense – Between 30 days and one year in jail, between $350 and $1,500 in fines, license suspension between one and ten years
• Fourth Offense – Between 60 days and one year in jail, between $800 and $10,000 in fines, license suspension between three years and permanent

Why Hire a Lockland Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you’re up against criminal charges in Ohio, you’re going to want a lawyer who’s familiar with the courts you’ll be in. Attorney Brad Groene has been operating in Hamilton County for years, helping clients with charges ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. Call now to find out how Brad can help you.

Live in Hamilton County, but charged somewhere else in Ohio or Northern Kentucky? Call Luftman, Heck & Associates today to get the best criminal defense representation in the area. We’re located in Cincinnati’s Business District, but we also serve Clermont County, Warren County, Butler County, Kenton County, and many more. Click here for a full list of the areas we service.

How a Lockland Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help You

The sooner you speak with a Hamilton County criminal defense lawyer, the better your options will be regarding your sentence. The Lockland criminal defense team from Luftman, Heck & Associates has successfully defended hundreds of individuals charged with a number of criminal charges ranging from DUI traffic offenses, alcohol offenses, drug offenses, robbery, burglary, assault, weapons crimes, sex crimes, vandalism or even murder. If you are being investigated for a crime, attorney Brad Groene has the knowledge, experience and compassion to help you overcome your charge, receive the optimal outcome for your case, and receive the justice you deserve.

Contact Lockland Criminal Defense Lawyer Brad Groene

If you are being investigated for criminal charges or are being accused of a crime, call the Cincinnati criminal defense team of Luftman, Heck & Associates today at (513) 338-1890 or email us at advice@cincinnaticriminalattorney.com. Lockland criminal defense lawyer Brad Groene is available 24/7 to answer your questions.