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James L. Burdon
Ohio Criminal Defense
Attorney
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Voted as
one of
“The Best Lawyers in America” for
criminal defense since 1989.
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HONORS
• Selected for inclusion in the national publication, The Best Lawyers In America, 1989 – present.
• Admitted as a Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1994 – present.
• Outstanding Alumni Award, The University of Akron, School of Law, 1995.
• Northern Ohio Live, Top Lawyers, 2003 - present.
• Cincinnati Magazine, Ohio Super Lawyers, 2004 - present.
• Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine,
2004-present.
• Akron Life and Leisure Magazine,
2004-present.
• Martindale-Hubbell, peer review.
Highest possible rating in legal
abilities and ethical standards.
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DUI / OUI DRUNK DRIVING
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
FREE
Consultation
James Burdon: Ohio DUI /
OUI Drunk Driving Defense
Attorney
If you are facing serious
charges related to drunk
driving or driving under the
influence of drugs or
alcohol, you need the best
defense attorney in the area
– James Burdon. The
penalties for DUI, even a
first-time offense, are
severe. He has helped
countless Ohio residents
respond to serious drunk driving charges. James
Burdon is an experienced
trial attorney who has
prepared and presented
criminal defense at all
levels of the state and
federal courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding
DUI / OUI – Drink Driving
Offense
What is DUI or OUI?
DUI is shorthand for
"Driving Under the
Influence." It is also known
as OVI which stands for
"Operating a Vehicle While
Under the Influence." A
person is guilty of OVI if
he or she operates a motor
vehicle while under the
influence of alcoholic
beverages or any chemical or
controlled substance to the
extent that his or her
mental faculties are
impaired or when the
operator's
blood alcohol level (BAC)
exceeds .08 percent.
Breathalyzer, Blood, Urine &
Sobriety Tests
One of the most frequently
asked questions is do I have
to submit to a breath,
blood, or urine test? The
answer is no you don’t, but
refusal to submit to a test
upon the request of a law
enforcement officer is
admissible in any criminal
proceeding against you as
evidence of your
consciousness of guilt and may
result in a one (1) year
driving suspension.
DUI / OVI Penalties
The penalties for DUI are
severe. Possible punishment
depends on the level of your
BAC and the
number of DUI convictions
you have had within the past
six (6) years. The
following chart outlines the
penalties for DUI.
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No. of
Offenses in 6 Years |
Possible
Jail Time |
Mandatory Jail Time |
Possible
Fine |
License
Suspension |
Driving
Privileges After |
Restricted Privileges |
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1st
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6
months |
3 days |
$250 -
$1000 |
6 months to
3 years |
15 days |
Optional |
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2nd
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6 months |
10 days |
$350 -
$1500 |
1 to 5
years |
30 days |
Optional |
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3rd
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up to 1
year |
30 days |
$550 -
$2500 |
2 to 10
years |
None |
Optional |
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4th
Offense or more |
FELONY
OFFENSES |
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Your license will be
immediately suspended if you
refuse to take a breath,
blood or urine test upon
request. If you agree to
take the test, your license
will be immediately
suspended if you have an
alcohol level of .08 or
greater or .02 if you are at
least 18 but less than 21
years old. Penalties are
more severe, even if it is
your first offense, if your
alcohol level is .17 or
higher. Furthermore, your
insurance company may
discontinue your coverage or
at the very least assign you
to a high risk category
resulting in a substantial
increase in your premiums.
In addition to the penalties
listed above, the law
provides for immobilization or
seizure of your vehicle
after multiple convictions
of DUI.
Can I fight my DUI arrest?
James Burdon’s comprehensive
understanding of Ohio DUI
law and an intimate
knowledge of the courts and
the legal system, results in
the best possible outcome
for his clients. He is
successful in obtaining
acquittals and reduced
charges at and
before trial. Even with cases
involving unfavorable
evidence, James Burdon has
been successful in obtaining
a minimum sentence.
Click Here for a FREE
confidential initial
consultation on your case
or call (330) 253-7171
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"Akron’s
premier criminal-defense
lawyer… his defense is about
the best money can buy."
- Bob Dyer, Akron
Beacon Journal
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