How can I get my DUI case dismissed in Ohio?

Ohio drunk driving is taken very seriously by the courts, since a DUI is a dangerous offense and one that can cause death to victims if you get into a car accident and hurt someone. As a result, prosecutors within the state of Ohio take cases very seriously and neither they, nor a judge, is just going to drop the charges against you- even if you are a first time offender or if you didn't mean to drive when drunk.

In order to get the case dismissed, you will need to mount a successful defense to the DUI and you will need to prove that the charges against you cannot be upheld legally. There are a number of potential DUI defenses that you can use to attempt to get these charges against you dismissed. For example, you can argue:

• That the police had no probable cause and thus the evidence they collected against you should not be admitted. If they pulled you over for no reason and had no reason to suspect you were driving drunk, then this is considered an illegal search and the evidence against you will not be admissible
• That your BAC was not actually above the limit at the time you were driving drunk. Since your BAC keeps rising for a while after you stopped drinking, if you weren't tested right away, this defense can be a good option

There may also be other DUI defenses available to you, depending on the circumstances of the arrest. As such, it is a good idea to speak with an experienced lawyer for help after your DUI arrest.