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Imagine you've spent the evening at a bar and are ready to leave. You want to drive yourself, but you're so tipsy you can't get the car running. Instead, you fall asleep in the driver's seat. In this simple scenario, no one has been hurt, there hasn't been a car crash, no police or personal injury attorneys have been involved, and you never even got your car on the road. But you can still be charged with attempted OVI, or “operating a vehicle while intoxicated.”

personal injury attorneyAttempted OVI is the charge for a failed attempt to drive while drunk. If you have your keys and get behind the wheel while drunk, you are trying to break the law. Just like attempted murder or attempted robbery, an unsuccessful try at a crime is still considered a criminal act. While it is an unusual charge, Ohio law allows the prosecution of attempted OVI charges.

To keep yourself safe from this charge, there are a few steps you can take. One is to plan your transportation before you go drinking. Trade off being the designated driver with your friends, or schedule a cab before you start your night. If you know how you're getting home, you'll be less tempted to drive. If you don't have a ride home, you may want to go to your car just to sleep it off. In that case, don't get in the driver's seat. Go to the passenger side or backseat to sleep, so it will be clear to any observers that you don't intend to drive.

If you are charged with attempted OVI, an attorney can help. Contact a lawyer as soon as you can to start building your case.

 

Personal injury attorney Gregory S. Young Co., LPA offers representation in personal injury and wrongful death suits in Cincinnati, OH. Call today to set up a consultation with a personal injury attorney. You can reach the firm at (513) 721-1077 or contact them online.

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