DUI/OVI Lawyer in Oxford and Hamilton, OH
DUI/OVI charges are the most serious criminal charges that an average person will ever face. Some of the consequences of a DUI conviction include:
- Jail - A driver charged with DUI/OVI who has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .17 faces a mandatory sentence of three days in jail and three days of an alcohol awareness or driver intervention program.
- Driver's License Suspension - Losing your driving privileges is a challenge for everyone who has any responsibilities.
- Escalating penalties - A DUI conviction remains on your record for 21 years. A fourth DUI conviction within 21 years will be charged as a felony. You cannot expunge a DUI from your record.
- Unforeseen consequences - A DUI conviction will lead to having to secure high-risk insurance as well as other costs that most people do not foresee