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Ohio Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties
Ohio OVI penalties depend on the number of OVI convictions the offender has had within the past ten years. But generally, these included fines, possible jail time, and license suspension
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find out the administrative and criminal penalties for a first-offense OVI in Ohio.
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Second Offense OVI/DUI in Ohio
In Ohio, driving under the influence is normally referred to as “operating under the influence”(OVI). You can be convicted in criminal court of OVI if you operate a vehicle under several conditions.
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In Ohio, the term "OVI" ("Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated") is used to describe DUI offenses, which include both drugs and alcohol. (DUI and OVI are used interchangeably.) While .08 BAC is the legal limit pertaining to alcohol, it is illegal to drive with any amount of a controlled substances (drugs) present in the driver's blood.
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Sobriety checkpoints are legal in Ohio (see State v. Bauer, 651 N.E.2d 46 (Ohio App. 10 Dist.1994)). These checkpoints (also referred to as "mobile checkpoints" or "roadblocks") are police traffic stops that are not tied to any specific or individual suspicions.
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Ohio's Implied Consent Laws: Refusing Alcohol Testing
In Ohio, if you get pulled over for an OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?
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What Plea Options Do I Have For an OVI in Ohio?
Legal options for dealing with an OVI (DUI) in Ohio.