www.Funkhouserlaw.com Ohio OVI DUI Penalties An OVI conviction can result in serious penalties. For a first offense, a judge will impose a minimum fine of $375.00, although the fine may reach as much as $1,075.00. The judge will also impose a driver’s license suspension (separate from the ALS suspension imposed by the BMV) of somewhere between a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 3 years. The motorist may be eligible for driving privileges in order to attend school or work or medical appointments after the lapse of a certain period of time from the date of the offense. Further, the court will impose a minimum jail sentence of 3 days and up to 6 months, and/or participation in a court-approved drug/alcohol intervention program. If the motorist convicted of an OVI is found to have a BAC over .17%, the mandatory minimum penalties a judge must impose will double, including more jail time, a heftier fine, and the use of special license plates. If you have been charged with an OVI or DUI in Ohio and are facing Ohio OVI Penalties, contact our Columbus OVI Attorney at Funkhouser Law today! Although these are the standard penalties for an OVI conviction, it is important to remember that the penalties may be affected by factors such as prior OVI convictions, the BAC level of the motorist, the specific facts of the case, weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case as exposed by the defense attorney, and a variety of other factors. If you have questions about the Ohio OVI Penalties, contact our experienced Columbus OVI Attorney today for a free consultation.