This is a great question and an option in every single case. It is incumbent upon every lawyer to discuss this option, as some cases just aren't cut out for a full defense. However, as a doctor may say to her patient, "This virus is not going to cure itself. The risk of doing nothing is much worse than the risk of doing something".

As long as the case is analyzed up front with the most information available and attorney and client have a candid discussion about the probabilities of success, each client will need to make his or her own independent decision. Normally, you will not have more than a week or so to make a decision. Remember this: you cannot change your mind once you plead guilty and are sentenced. However, you can plead Not Guilty at the beginning of the case and opt to plead Guilty later after the case is thoroughly investigated.

For a private assessment of what types of penalties you are facing, please feel free to contact our office. 

Call 614-481-4480 or text the words "DUI HELP" to 614-419-0427.  Ohio DUI laws are very confusing with different look back periods and legal limits.