Ohio DUI Laws

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

First-Offense OVI/DUI in Ohio

find out the administrative and criminal penalties for a first-offense OVI in Ohio.

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.

Third Offense OVI/DUI in Ohio

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.

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?

What Plea Options Do I Have For an OVI in Ohio?

Legal options for dealing with an OVI (DUI) in Ohio.