Drunk Driving Penalties
Effective Defense Against DUI Penalties in Central Ohio
If you have been arrested for OVI/DUI and are worried about the future consequences of a conviction, contact a lawyer who understands DUI laws.
At the criminal defense law office of Shawn R. Dominy, I represent you with the goal of reducing or eliminating penalties for OVI/DUI. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation.
If you are convicted of OVI/DUI, the possible penalties include:
- Jail time
- Fine
- Driver's license suspension
- Seizure/immobilization /forfeiture of your vehicle
- Impoundment of your license plates
- A requirement you have "restricted" (yellow) license plates and an ignition interlock device
- Six points on your driver's license
- Payment of a license reinstatement fee
- Maintaining proof of insurance with the Bureau Of Motor Vehicles
Breakdown of DUI Penalties
The mandatory minimum penalties and the severity of your sentence depend on how many times you have been convicted of OVI/DUI in the last six years (and the last 20 years).
The following table summarizes the possible penalties for O.V.I., based on the number of convictions within six years. Please note that, if the result of your breath or blood test is over .17, if the result of your urine test is over .238, the minimum mandatory jail sentence is doubled. Also, if you are charged with refusal of the test and you have prior conviction within 20 years, the minimum mandatory jail sentence is doubled. Please note that there are variations to these penalties, city codes have different details, and the penalties are occasionally changed by the state legislature.
Offense
Number |
Jail
Sentence |
Fine |
License
Suspension |
Time w/o
Privileges |
Immob.
Forfeiture |
Yellow
Plates |
| First |
3 days to
6 months |
$375 to $1,075 |
6 months to
3 years |
15 days |
No |
Maybe |
| Second |
10 days to 6 months |
$525 to $1,625 |
1 year to
5 years |
45 days |
90 days |
Yes |
| Third |
30 days to 1 year |
$850 to $2,750 |
2 years to
10 years |
180 days |
Forfeiture |
Yes |
| Fourth |
60 days to
30 months |
$1,350-
$10,500 |
3 years to
Life |
3 years |
Forfeiture |
Yes |
| Fifth |
60 days to
5 years |
$1,350-
$10,500 |
3 years to
Life |
3 years |
Forfeiture |
Yes |
Contact a Columbus, Ohio DUI OVI Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with DUI in central Ohio, contact the criminal and drunk driving defense law office of Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law for an initial consultation about your case.
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