Ohio DUI Penalties

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Below are the typical punishments associated with Ohio DUI law. Please contact Charlie at (937)318-1384 to discuss your case. Every case is different and you should not make any decisions about your case without consulting with a competent and credentialed Ohio DUI lawyer.

Offense LevelJail TimeFinesLicense SuspensionAdditional Penalties
First Offense (First-Degree Misdemeanor)Between 3 days and 6 monthsBetween $375 and $1,0751 to 3 yearsDriver’s intervention program, treatment/education program.
Second Offense Within 10 Years of the Previous (First-Degree Misdemeanor)Between 10 days to 6 months (BAC between .08 and .16)Between 20 days and 6 months (BAC of .17 or higher)Between $525 and $1,6251 to 7 yearsVehicle immobilization for 90 days, house arrest with electronic monitoring, continuous alcohol monitoring, and addiction assessment.
Third Offense Within 10 Years of the Previous (Misdemeanor)Between 30 days and 1 year (BAC between .08 and .16)Between 60 days and 1 year (BAC of .17 or higher)Between $850 and $2,7502 to 12 yearsVehicle forfeiture, house arrest with electronic monitoring, continuous alcohol monitoring, and addiction services.