When you are being accused of a crime, your OVI can be an element that can play a role in your OVI case. If you have an ongoing drinking problem, you may be able to receive leniency if you are able to prove that you are trying to address your drinking problem. However, you will want to make sure that your social media doesn't tell a different story.

Don't Post About Your Drinking Habits

After you have been charged with an OVI, you will be required to take classes to address your drinking. However, if you discuss the fact that you are drinking on social media or if there are photographs of you online at a kegger or holding a beer in your hand, this might be used as evidence that you haven't taken the steps necessary to address your drinking.

Don't Discuss Your Case 

You will never want to discuss a criminal case on social media with your friends and family. While you might believe that you are making an innocent post, this post might be taken out of context and used against you.

Do Keep Your Account Private

One way to avoid jeopardizing your case is to set your social media account to private. However, your friends and family members might discuss your case and this might be visible to prosecutors and law enforcement. 

Don't Post On Social Media if Possible

The best way to avoid having social media affect your case is to consult with an OVI lawyer about how you can avoid having your case affected by your social media activity. You might choose to not post at all on social media until your case has been resolved, but you may be photographed at a party and that photo might then be posted online.

Do Talk to Your Lawyer Before Posting

If you do choose to make a post on social media, you should have the post examined by your OVI lawyer. Then, you can receive advice on whether the post will positively or negatively impact your case.

Do Participate in Your Alcohol Rehabilitation Program

The best way to avoid further legal troubles is to become sober. Then, you won't have to worry about evidence of intoxication affecting your case, the judge will be more likely to show you leniency, and you will be able to avoid any future OVI cases by reducing your alcohol intake or by abstaining from alcohol entirely.