Columbus Criminal Lawyer Se Habla Espanol
Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney Attorney Profiles Frequently Asked Questions Case Evaluation Contact a Columbus Defense Attorney
View client reviews about our firm
Instantly Connect to Our Office
Criminal Defense Blog
729 South 3rd Street, Columbus, OH 43206
Areas of Practice

Recent Posts in OVI Category

Client charged with OVI, Failure to Control, Open Container, Marked Lanes and a Seat Belt violation in Franklin County, Ohio

Client hired Columbus criminal defense attorney Meranda to assist him with this trying matter. Counsel was able to negotiate out a plea deal where the Client pled guilty to the OVI offense and the ...
Continue reading "Client charged with OVI, Failure to Control, Open Container, Marked Lanes and a Seat Belt violation in Franklin County, Ohio" »

Reynoldsburg Ohio Mayors Court - OVI 2nd Offense High Test Treated as a First Offense Refusal.

Client was stopped for a marked lanes violation and then subsequently arrested for OVI . Client complied with the Police Officer's requests and provided a breath sample in this case as well. The ...
Continue reading "Reynoldsburg Ohio Mayors Court - OVI 2nd Offense High Test Treated as a First Offense Refusal." »

High Test Dropped to Save Client Mandatory Incarceration Time

Client was charged with OVI under Ohio Revised Code 4511.19. Client complied with all of the officer's request and provided a breath sample which resulted in a .184BAC. The legal limit in the ...
Continue reading "High Test Dropped to Save Client Mandatory Incarceration Time" »

3rd OVI Offense Within Past 6yrs Receives a 90 Day Jail Sentence With an Early Release After 45 Days if he Completes Step One Program.

Client charged with third (3) OVI refusal offense within the previous six (6) years. Client was facing up to 365 days incarceration due to his actions plus substantial fines and the forfeiture of his ...
Continue reading "3rd OVI Offense Within Past 6yrs Receives a 90 Day Jail Sentence With an Early Release After 45 Days if he Completes Step One Program." »

2nd OVI Within 6 Years-- High Test Reduced to Low Test.

Client charged with OVI second offense with in the past six years. Client submitted to a breath test and blew a .181, otherwise known as a high test result. The client was facing mandatory jail time ...
Continue reading "2nd OVI Within 6 Years-- High Test Reduced to Low Test." »

Illegal Immigrant Saved From INS Holder due to His Poor Decision to Drive Impaired

Client was extremely intoxicated and made the poor decision of getting behind the wheel of his vehicle. While driving home the client lost control of his vehicle and struck a church sign. Shortly ...
Continue reading "Illegal Immigrant Saved From INS Holder due to His Poor Decision to Drive Impaired" »

Another OVI Dismissed by Attorney Zachuary Meranda Saving His Clients Thousands of Dollars in Fees and Fines

Client charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated, under O.R.C. 4511.19a(1)a. Client performed well on the FSTS, however the police officer indicated that he failed all of the tests. Our ...
Continue reading "Another OVI Dismissed by Attorney Zachuary Meranda Saving His Clients Thousands of Dollars in Fees and Fines" »

Poor police work gets client a reckless operations plea deal

Client was stopped for OVI , a misdemeanor of the first degree, carrying a maximum sentence of 180 days incarceration, a $1,075.00 fine, a license suspension and reinstatement fees. Defense Attorney ...
Continue reading "Poor police work gets client a reckless operations plea deal" »

Driving Under Physical Control Suspension is Not Driving Under OVI Suspension

Our client was under a physical control suspension, pulled over, then charged with Driving Under an OVI Suspension. After extensive research, it was discovered this was improper. The significance of ...
Continue reading "Driving Under Physical Control Suspension is Not Driving Under OVI Suspension" »

OVI Pled to a Physical Control

Our client was charged with an OVI . He refused the breath and field tests, which worked in his favor. Because the prosecution was without those essential tools as evidence, we were able to ...
Continue reading "OVI Pled to a Physical Control" »

Teen Charged with OVI & Felony Possession Of Prescription Drugs - Case Dismissed

In many instances, especially with prescription drugs , defense attorneys are noticing an increase in teen offenders. Often times, these teens come from good homes with active parents. A young teen ...
Continue reading "Teen Charged with OVI & Felony Possession Of Prescription Drugs - Case Dismissed" »

4th OVI Lifetime Gets 1st Offense Penalties

In a complicated OVI case, our client was charged with an OVI 4 th lifetime. Unfortunately, he was charged under the city code, which has a 20 year "look-back", as opposed to the state code, ...
Continue reading "4th OVI Lifetime Gets 1st Offense Penalties" »

OVI Dismissed- Suppression Hearing Exposes Weak Case

In most instances, reading through a police report is going to make anyone seem guilty. It is when an attorney further investigates into a matter that the truth is finally revealed. Our client was ...
Continue reading "OVI Dismissed- Suppression Hearing Exposes Weak Case" »

OVI DISMISSED - SUPPRESSION HEARING EXPOSES WEAK CASE

In most instances, reading through a police report is going to make anyone seem guilty. It is when an attorney further investigates into a matter that the truth is finally revealed. Our client was ...
Continue reading "OVI DISMISSED - SUPPRESSION HEARING EXPOSES WEAK CASE" »

OVI Client Gets Minimums

Client charged with first offense OVI under O.R.C. 4511.19. Upon reviewing the discovery it was discovered that this was actually the clients 3 rd lifetime OVI offense. Defense counsel was still able ...
Continue reading "OVI Client Gets Minimums" »
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover.