Lebanon DUI & OVI Defense Lawyer

An arrest for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI / DUI) in Lebanon, Ohio immediately puts your driving privileges, financial security, and personal freedom in jeopardy. Under Ohio law (ORC 4511.19), even a first-offense OVI carries mandatory jail time, license suspension, heavy fines, and severe insurance increases.

At the Law Office of David A. Chicarelli Co., LPA, we bring over 50 years of relentless trial litigation to protect drivers across Warren County. Led by trial attorney David Anthony Chicarelli, we challenge every step of the police investigation—from the initial traffic stop on State Route 48 (Broadway), State Route 123, State Route 63 (Main St), Columbus Avenue, Interstate 71 corridor to the scientific validity of breath, blood, or urine tests.

Where Lebanon OVI & Traffic Cases Are Heard

Comprehensive OVI Defense Strategies in Lebanon

An OVI arrest is not the same as a conviction. Under Ohio law and Ohio Department of Health regulations (OAC 3701-53), the prosecution must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt. We aggressively challenge:

• The Reason for the Traffic Stop: Officers must possess specific, articulable facts justifying the stop. Minor speed discrepancies or weaving within a single lane can be successfully challenged.
• Standardized Field Sobriety Tests: Did the officer administer the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand tests in strict compliance with NHTSA guidelines? Poor weather, uneven pavement, or medical conditions often invalidate test scoring.
• Breathalyzer Machine Accuracy: We obtain and review the calibration records, diagnostic logs, and operator permit records for breath test instruments (such as the Intoxilyzer 8000) to expose technical flaws.
• Chemical Test Refusals: If you refused chemical testing, we challenge whether officers properly read the required Ohio BMV Form 2255 statutory warnings.
• Commercial Driver (CDL) Defense: We protect professional truck drivers facing career-ending license disqualifications.

Emergency ALS Appeals & Limited Driving Privileges

If you tested over the legal limit or refused a test, your driver's license was likely confiscated. You have 30 days from your initial court appearance to file an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) appeal.

We take immediate action to petition the court for limited driving privileges for employment, medical care, and family obligations. Review our notable OVI case victories to learn how our trial team protects our clients' records.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon OVI Charges