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If you are in Medina County or anywhere in northeast Ohio and have been charged with a misdemeanor OVI (DUI) or, you are facing the possible loss of your license because of serious traffic tickets — we urge you to get in touch with the Law Office of Michael Cretella, LLC.
Protect your rights. For a free consultation, call us locally at 330.591.4963, or from anywhere in northeast Ohio at our toll free number, 866.679.6625.
Traffic Violations: Every Point Counts
In Ohio, drivers who are cited for certain types of traffic violations accumulate points. Accumulate 12 points within any two year period and your drivers' license will be suspended. Because every point counts, talking to a lawyer before you pay the fine (in essence, plead guilty) makes sense — particularly with four- and six-point violations such as:
- Driving under suspension or after revocation
- Driving under a Financial Responsibility Act suspension (no insurance)
- Disregard for the safety of others (reckless driving)
- Excessive speeding
- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI/DUI)
Although it's not always possible to "beat" a traffic ticket, it can be done and we have done so for previous clients. At the very least, we may be able to negotiate your citation down to a violation that carries fewer points.
Administrative License Suspensions (ALS)
Once you've been pulled over, tested, arrested and officially charged with a DUI — a clock starts ticking. There are strict time deadlines and procedures that must be followed and your failure to comply with these deadlines and procedures could result in serious consequences.
Attorney Michael Cretella can act quickly on your behalf and request a hearing to challenge the automatic suspension of your license. At a minimum, this may give you time to make new transportation arrangements. What it can also do is give us a preview of the case the prosecution will likely try to make against you in criminal court.
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Local: 330.591.4963 / Toll Free: 866.679.6625
To arrange for a free consultation with DUI defense attorney Michael Cretella — call our Medina, Ohio, law offices directly at either of the numbers listed above or, complete the brief e-mail form provided on the Contact Us page of this Web site.
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