Secondary Consequences Of O.V.I - D.U.I

Experienced O.V.I - D.U.I Defense Attorney in Central Ohio

A conviction for an O.V.I. can have severe penalties.  The penalties imposed by a court are discusses on the DUI Penalties page of this web site.  Those penalties include a jail sentence, a license suspension, a fine, probation, ignition interlock device, and yellow license plates.  In addition to the penalties imposed by a court, there are collateral consequences of an Ohio O.V.I. conviction, including the following:

Auto Insurance:  A conviction will result in insurance premiums increasing significantly and may result in coverage being dropped by the insurance company.

Other Insurance:  A conviction may result in increased premiums for health insurance and life insurance.

Public Record:  A conviction stays on the driver’s record forever and cannot be sealed (expunged).

Employment:  As a conviction is a permanent public record, it may affect current and prospective employment.

Company Vehicles:  A conviction may result in the driver being unable to drive a company vehicle due to the policies of the company or the company’s insurance carrier.

Education:  A conviction may lead to consequences at the high school or college and may also affect student athletic eligibility.

Military:  A pending case may bar acceptance into the military and may also trigger military discipline.

Professional Licenses:  A conviction may result in action being taken by the board that regulates the driver’s professional license (e.g.the medical board, the nursing board, the bar, etc…).

Parenting:  A license suspension may affect one’s ability to transport children, and a conviction may affect custody/visitation arrangements.

Immigration:  A conviction may affect the immigration status of a non-citizen.

Travel:  A conviction, or even an arrest, may affect one’s ability to travel to other countries, such as Canada.

Contact a Columbus, Ohio DUI OVI Defense Lawyer

If you have been charged with DUI in central Ohio, contact the criminal defense law office of Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law for an initial consultation about your case.