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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.

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