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Being charged with driving under the influence, called operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) in Ohio, offense can be scary. If you are convicted of these charges, your life and future may be significantly altered, and you may be faced with limited opportunities, large fines, jail time, and the permanence of the charge on your criminal record. At The VanNoy Firm, we understand how nerve-wracking an OVI charge can be, and want to help you to understand your options and defend yourself against charges.

The Legal Limit for Drinking and Driving in Ohio

If you are of the legal drinking age (21) and driving a vehicle in Ohio, you are not legally permitted to have a blood alcohol concentration level at or above .08 percent. If your blood alcohol percentage is above .17 percent, then you will face more than the minimum 72-hour incarceration period, and instead be subject to a minimum of six days in jail.

For those drivers who are under the legal drinking age of 21, the legal blood alcohol content level is lower. For a blood or breath alcohol test, the legal limit for underage drivers is .02 percent. If a driver who is under 21 has a blood alcohol level of .02 percent or greater, they are operating a vehicle under the influence per Ohio law, and will be subjected to OVI charges as such.

The Penalties for Drinking and Driving

If you are convicted of an OVI charge in Ohio, you will likely face harsh penalties; the state does not take drinking and driving lightly. As explained above, there is a minimum 72-hour jail period for those who have a blood alcohol concentration level above .08 percent but below .17 percent. For those with a BAC of .17 percent or above, this time period increases to a minimum of six days.

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But jail time isn’t the only penalty for drinking and driving; you will also face a fine of up to $1,000 depending upon the details of the crime, may be required to enroll in an alcohol education/driver intervention program, may be required to install an interlock ignition device on your vehicle, and may have your license revoked (and be ordered to pay a fee to reinstate it).

What Are My Options?

You have the right to defend yourself against OVI charges in Ohio. Without knowledge of the law and your rights under it, though, this can be challenging to do. Your best option is to hire an experienced Dayton OVI defense attorney who knows what you’re up against and knows the best way to build your defense.

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As I begin a new year and reflect on the past year, one thing I really want to do is express my sincere appreciation for the help and service rendered to me by you and your staff. I was very worried and concerned about my situation, and your counsel was reassuring and extremely helpful. For this I am grateful. I would also like for you to convey my appreciation and thanks to Sharon, who was very patient with me when I called. She was always very kind when I spoke to

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Words cannot begin to express what you mean to me and my family nor what you have done for us. I believe God places people in our lives for a reason and I thank Him each and every day for placing you in ours. First I want to thank you for standing by my side and believing in me during a great test in my life. Thank you for consoling and reassuring my family who were deeply pain. Thank you for fighting for my innocence as though I were your

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I would like to thank you for taking the time from your very busy day to meet with my students at the University of Dayton School of Law. Your insights were very invaluable and I am certain that the students learned a great deal about trial practice, and particularly about closing arguments, from your comments. Your enthusiasm for your craft is infectious. I thoroughly enjoy having the privilege to watch you in trial. I appreciate your commitment to the law school and the preparation of students for the practice of

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