FIRST offense DUI / OVI within 10 years penalties:
"Low-tier" Penalities
- 3 days in jail (or Driver Intervention Program (DIP) with Probation up to 6 months)
- Minimum fine of $375 – up to $1,075
- 1 year license suspension – up to 3 years; may reduce suspension to 6 months with use of interlock
- No limited driving privileges for the first 15 days (30 if refusal)
- Restricted (yellow) plates are optional
- No vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
"High-tier" Penalties
- 6 days in jail (or 3 days in jail plus 3 days driver intervention program – up to 6 months)
- Minimum fine of $375 – up to $1,075
- 1 year license suspension – up to 3 years; may reduce suspension to 6 months with use of interlock
- No limited driving privileges for the first 15 days (30 if refusal)
- Restricted (yellow) plates are mandatory
- No vehicle immobilization or forfeiture
SECOND offense DUI / OVI within 10 years penalties:
"Low-tier" Penalties
- 10 days in jail (or 5 days in jail and 18 days House Arrest with Electronic Monitoring and/or Continuous Alcohol Monitoring – up to 6 months)
- Minimum fine of $525 – up to $1,625
- 1-year license suspension – up to 7 years
- No limited driving privileges for the first 45 days
- Restricted / yellow plates are mandatory
- 90-day vehicle immobilization / plate impoundment if the vehicle is registered to the Defendant (mandatory)
- However, waiver may be granted for “family or household member” if completely dependent on vehicle and immobilization would be undue hardship
"High-tier" Penalties
- 20 days in jail (or 10 days in jail and 36 days House Arrest with Electronic Monitoring and/or Continuous Alcohol Monitoring – up to 6 months)
- Minimum fine of $525 – up to $1,625
- 1-year license suspension – up to 7 years
- No limited driving privileges for the first 45 days
- Restricted / yellow plates are mandatory
- 90-day vehicle immobilization / plate impoundment if the vehicle is registered to the Defendant (mandatory)
- However, waiver may be granted for “family or household member” if completely dependent on vehicle and immobilization would be undue hardship
If you are arrested for a second DUI / OVI in 10 years, your car will be impounded (if the vehicle is titled in your name). Therefore, you will need an entry signed by a judge to get your car out of the impound lot.
But, you will not be able to drive the car away because there is a mandatory 90-day immobilization period. This means, you will have to have your car towed to your home and clubbed for 90 days (the car cannot be clubbed on the street).
If you live in an apartment complex, you will need permission prior to towing your vehicle there.
THIRD offense DUI / OVI within 10 years penalties:
"Low-tier" Penalties
- 30 days in jail (or 15 days in jail and 55 days House Arrest with Electronic Monitoring and/or Continuous Alcohol Monitoring– up to 1 year)
- Minimum fine of $850 – up to $2,750
- 2-year license suspension – up to 10 years
- No limited driving privileges for the first 180 days
- Ignition Interlock device (club) is required
- Restricted / yellow plates are mandatory
- Vehicle forfeiture if the vehicle is registered to the Defendant (mandatory)
"High-tier" Penalties
- 60 days in jail (or 30 days in jail and 110 days House Arrest with Electronic Monitoring and/or Continuous Alcohol Monitoring – up to 1 year)
- Minimum fine of $850 – up to $2,750
- 2-year license suspension – up to 10 years
- No limited driving privileges for the first 180 days
- Ignition Interlock device (club) is required
- Restricted / yellow plates are mandatory
- Vehicle forfeiture if the vehicle is registered to the Defendant (mandatory)
FOURTH or FIFTH offense DUI / OVI within 10 year penalties:
"Low-tier" Penalties:
- Fourth degree felony charge
- 60 days local incarceration – up to 1 year or 60 days prison, with option of additional 6 to 30 months
- Minimum fine of $1,350 – up to $10,500
- 3-year license suspension – up to life
- No limited driving privileges for the first 3 years
- Ignition Interlock device (club) is required
- Restricted / yellow plates are mandatory
- Vehicle forfeiture if the vehicle is registered to the Defendant (mandatory)
"High-tier" Penalties:
- Fourth degree felony charge
- 120 days local incarceration – up to 1 year or 60 days prison, with option of additional 6 to 30 months
- Minimum fine of $1,350 – up to $10,500
- 3-year license suspension – up to life (No limited driving privileges for the first 3 years)
- Ignition Interlock device (club) is required
- Restricted / yellow plates are mandatory
- Vehicle forfeiture if the vehicle is registered to the Defendant (mandatory)
UNDERAGE DUI / OVI:
Under Ohio law, there is a lower legal limit that applies to drivers under the age of 21. If a chemical test determines that a driver under 21 has a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) between .02 and .08%, the driver can be cited for Underage DUI / OVI.
The penalties consist of a maximum of 30 days in jail and up to a $250.00 fine. Also, underage DUI / OVI carries 4 points on a driving record, whereas a regular OVI carries 6 points.
If the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is .08% or above, the penalties are as follows:
- Jail: 10 days minimum – up to 1 year;
- Fine: $500 minimum – up to $1,000;
- License Suspension: 6 months minimum – up to 3 years.
CONTACT US
If you have committed any of these Ohio DUI / OVI offenses in Warren, Ohio call (330) 394-1587 to schedule your free consultation and learn how to protect your rights.