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Ohio's Drunk Driving Law - Potential Penalties
First Offense
- Misdemeanor of first degree (up to (6) months in jail)
- Minimum three (3) days in jail or three (3) days with an alcohol counseling class
- Minimum of $375.00 fine
- Minimum license suspension of 180 days
- Six (6) points on driving record
First Offense - High Test
- If you take a breath test and test .17 or higher you are subject to higher minimum penalties under Ohio law
- Three (3) days in jail plus three (3) days with an alcohol counseling class
- Manadatory red and yellow plates
Second Offense and Higher
- Manadatory jail time after second offense or higher
- One (1) year driving rights suspension or higher
- Possible alcohol assessment and treatment
- Manadatory red and yellow plates
There are many complications to Ohio's drunk driving law. Contact Mr. MacKinnon to sit down for a free personal evaluation of your case and how Ohio's law will effect your particular situation.