Ohio DUI Laws
Ohio DUI Laws
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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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Ohio’s Underage DUI/OVI Laws and Penalties
Ohio has a separate offense for drivers younger than 21 years old. These drivers can be convicted of an impaired driving offense for getting behind the wheel with a BAC of at least .02% but less than .08%. The offense is called an “underage OVI” or “OVUAC” (operating a vehicle after underage alcohol consumption).
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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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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 Is a Felony OVI/DUI in Ohio?
An OVI/DUI conviction in Ohio is normally a misdemeanor. But, in certain circumstances, an OVI can be charged as a felony.
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In Ohio, consumption of alcohol and possession of open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles is generally prohibited, with two exceptions. Violation of the open container law is a misdemeanor offense.
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Ohio's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Ohio law prohibits operating or being in physical control of a vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Read more about how Ohio defines BUI and the penalties you'll face for boating and drinking or using drugs.