Wrongful Entrustment? The Traffic Ticket Team Can Help.

If you allow someone with a suspended license or an unlicensed driver to operate your vehicle in Ohio, you could be charged with wrongful entrustment. This is a serious offense punished as a first-degree misdemeanor, comparable to a DUI/OVI charge. Obtain experienced legal help from a wrongful entrustment lawyer to avoid any serious legal or financial ramifications.

At Yonas & Phillabaum LLC, our lawyers have years of experience representing people charged with traffic violations throughout Ohio. They have an intricate understanding of how traffic laws are applied in Ohio and will take every measure possible to help you fight a wrongful entrustment charge. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation in Cincinnati.

Wrongful Entrustment Is Punishable With Serious Penalties In Ohio

If you are accused of permitting an unlicensed driver to operate your vehicle, obtain experienced legal help. In Ohio, wrongful entrustment is treated similarly to a license suspension. A first-degree offense can be punishable with:

  • Up to six months in jail and $1,000 in fines
  • Vehicle immobilization for 30 days with a first conviction and 60 days on a second conviction
  • Anyone convicted a third time could face the threat of forfeiture

At Yonas & Phillabaum, we offer an aggressive criminal defense strategy against wrongful entrustment charges. The Traffic Ticket Team will evaluate the evidence against you to reveal any holes in the prosecution’s case. Our top priority is to help you avoid jail time and other serious ramifications.

Offering An Aggressive Defense Against Wrongful Entrustment Charges

We are the Traffic Ticket Team, and we will fight for the wrongful entrustment charges to be dropped based on the prosecution’s lack of evidence. We will not hesitate to argue that you had no reason to know the motorist’s license was suspended. If a dismissal is not possible, we will negotiate for reduced penalties. We are committed to helping you navigate the legal system to mitigate any potential penalties.

Let our attorneys apply their years of experience and legal skills to your benefit. Contact Yonas & Phillabaum online, call 513-388-8820 today to schedule a free initial consultation with a highly skilled Cincinnati traffic violations lawyer. Alternatively, you can text us your traffic ticket.