Not Your First DUI? Seek Help From Our DUI Attorney.
If you have already experienced a DUI related charge in the past, you might be well-versed in the DUI process. The major difference between the first and second offense are the associated penalties, along with the decrease in leniency from the prosecutors. The first offense may portray you as a person who simply made a mistake, while the second offense labels you as a person with a potentially serious drinking problem.
Each ensuing offense only gets worse, so it’s imperative to have an experienced lawyer by your side to demonstrate to the court that you’re still a human being who made another mistake, not a criminal. Our Southwest Ohio attorneys have comprehensive knowledge of the legal system to protect your rights.
Receive your free initial case evaluation with our West Chester DUI defense firm today!
Penalties For Multiple DUI
Ohio has guidelines for determining what you’ll be charged according to how many offenses you committed in the past. You may face mandatory jail time, a driver intervention program, multiple fines, suspended license, special plates, treatment, an interlock device for your care, or even forfeiture of your vehicle.
The following are the penalties for each offense, along with their associated punishments:
Second DUI/OVI In Six Years
- Jail sentence between 10 days to six months
- Fines up to $1,625
- License suspension up to five years (You may regain limited driving privileges after 45 days)
- Required to use restricted license plates, also known as “Party Plates”
- Attain an alcohol assessment and complete any recommended treatment or education programs
Third DUI/OVI In Six Years
- Jail sentence between 30 days to one year
- Fines up to $2,750
- Ordered to turn your vehicle over to the state
- License suspension up to 10 years (You may regain limited driving privileges after 180 days)
- Required to use “Party Plates”
- An ignition interlock system must be installed in your vehicle
Fourth DUI/OVI In Six Years
- A felony offense with a minimum of 60 days in jail to one year
- Fines up to $10,500
- Ordered to turn your vehicle over to the state
- License suspension from three years to life
Let Us Protect Your Rights
At Meadows Law Firm, we understand how serious these charges are and how much it can negatively affect your reputation. With over 45 years of combined legal experience, we have developed an effective DUI defense strategy for our clients. If you or a loved one has been charged with multiple DUIs over the past six years, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our West Chester attorneys.
Contact our Southwest Ohio DUI office for a free case evaluation today! Call 513-454-6746.
