Columbus First Drunk Driving Offense Lawyer
Columbus Drunk Driving Lawyer
First Offense Columbus Drunk Driving
Administrative Penalties
90 day administrative license suspension (ALS) and a $450 reinstatement fee
Criminal Penalties
Blood alcohol content (BAC) found between .08% and .17% - Mandatory 72 hours served in jail
BAC greater than .17% - Jail time of 6 days
Underage and First Offense Columbus Drunk Driving
Administrative Penalties
Blood alcohol content (BAC) found between .02% and .08% - 90 day administrative license suspension (ALS) and fines up to $250, 4 points added upon reinstatement
BAC greater than .08% - 6 month to 3 year administrative license suspension and fines between $500 and $1,000, 4 points added upon reinstatement
Criminal Penalties
Blood alcohol content (BAC) found between .02% and .08% - Maximum jail time of 30 days
BAC greater than .08% - Jail time of 10 days to 1 year
Hire an Experienced Columbus Drunk Driving Lawyer
Fortunately, the Law Offices of Eric J. Hoffman have extensive experience with OVI charges in the state of Ohio and are regarded by peers and clients as distinguished specialist in the field. Read here for our defenses to these charges.