If you are charged with, or suspected of, Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), Operating a Vehicle after Under Age Consumption (OVUAC), Physical Control, Vehicular Assault, Vehicular Manslaughter or Vehicular Homicide we know that you need information fast.

One of your first questions will be “what are the possible penalties I am facing.”

To get fast answers to that question we have created detailed summary charts that tell you exactly what you are facing.

We have also created charts that detail the Administrative License Suspension (ALS) sanctions that apply specifically to you.

The links to these charts are located in the blue boxes below.

The headers make it easy to find the link that applies to you.

Below the boxes is a quick outline summary, explanation of the basic Ohio OVI laws.

Don’t Despair

As you review these penalty summaries do not despair!
Remember these penalties apply ONLY IF YOU ARE CONVICTED.

We are highly trained and extremely dedicated to providing you the best defense possible and have a track record over 35 years of being very successful in helping our clients avoid an OVI conviction and/or keeping an OVI arrest from ruining their lives.

Our goal is to help you avoid a conviction, jail time, loss of license and the potentially devastating consequences these charges could have on you and your future.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your situation and to learn how we can help.

OHIO OVI PENALTY SUMMARY CHARTS

Click on the below link that applies to you
First Offense in 10 years (Impaired – Low Tier Test – High Tier Test – Criminal Refusal)
Second Offense in 10 years (Impaired – Low Tier Test – High Tier Test – Criminal Refusal)
Third Offense in 10 years (Impaired – Low Tier Test – High Tier Test – Criminal Refusal)
Fourth in 10 years (Impaired – Low Tier Test – High Tier Test – Criminal Refusal)
Sixth in 20 years (Impaired – Low Tier Test – High Tier Test – Criminal Refusal)
Prior OVI Felony Offense (Impaired – Low Tier Test – High Tier Test – Criminal Refusal)

OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION CHARTS

Select this is you are under 21 and tested under .08
OVUAC Penalty Charts and Information

OVI UNDER INFLUENCE OF MARIJUANA / DRUGS CHARTS

OVI Marijuana and Other Drugs Charts and Information