OHIO OVI/DUI CAN HELP!

Operating Vehicle Under the Influence OVI / DUI
 
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Charged with OVI or DUI in Dayton, Xenia, or Springboro Ohio? 
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In Ohio, Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI) — also known as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) — is a serious criminal charge with life-changing consequences. If you are stopped and found to have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher, or if you are under the influence of drugs or controlled substances, you can be arrested and charged with OVI.
Penalties for OVI/DUI in Ohio
An OVI conviction can lead to severe penalties, including:

• Fines and court costs

• Driver’s license suspension or revocation

• Community service and probation

• Jail or prison time

• Mandatory alcohol or drug treatment programs

 
For repeat offenders, the consequences become even harsher. Multiple OVI convictions may result in felony charges, longer license suspensions, and lasting impacts on employment, education, and future opportunities.
 
Why Choose Kordalis Law for Your DUI Defense?
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At Kordalis Law, we focus on aggressive OVI and DUI defense. Our lead attorney, Mr. Kordalis, has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts across Ohio. With extensive experience in criminal defense and extensive training in DWI/ DUI/ OVI detection with NTSHA manual, we fight to protect your record, your license, and your future.
Serving Clients Throughout Ohio
We proudly defend individuals facing OVI and DUI charges in:

• Montgomery County

• Greene County

• Warren County

• Clinton County

• Fayette County

• Miami County

• Butler County

• Preble County

• Scioto County

• Clark County

• Shelby County

• Allen County

• Hancock County

• Wood County

• Adams County
  …and surrounding areas across Ohio.

 
Arrested for OVI or DUI in Ohio? Call Now.
 
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving or impaired driving in Ohio, you don’t have to face it alone. Contact Kordalis Law today for a free consultation. Our Dayton-based OVI/DUI defense lawyer will provide aggressive, personalized representation to fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
 
Ohio’s Legal Limit For OVI/DUI:
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The legal limit in Ohio is the maximum amount of alcohol or controlled substance detectable in the blood, breath or urine before a person is charged with an offense for being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Ohio’s limit is .08% per unit volume of alcohol in the offender’s whole blood. This limit can also be measured as .08 of one gram (or 80 milligrams) of alcohol per 210 liters of the person’s breath, or .11 of one gram (or 110 milligrams) of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the driver’s urine. If you are pulled over and your BAC is .08% or higher, you can be charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Ohio. Further, if a driver has been pulled over for operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, including amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, L.S.D., marijuana, in an amount in excess of the legal limit, as measured by breath or urine, they can be charged with an OVI in Ohio. If you have a high blood alcohol level of more than or equal to .17%, .17 of breath alcohol level, or .238 of urine alcohol level in Ohio, you can incur greater punishments, including higher fines and longer jail sentences.
 
Ohio Common OVI/DUI Charges:
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Common OVI/DUI offenses, as defined in chapter 4511 of the Ohio Revised Code, can include:
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• First OVI is typically a misdemeanor of the first degree under Ohio Revised Code § 4511.19, and occurs if someone operates any vehicle, under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, or combination of alcohol and controlled substances, and their BAC was over the legal limit of .08%.

• Second OVI is usually a misdemeanor of the first degree and occurs when a person operates a vehicle within ten years of a prior OVI conviction under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, or combination of both, and has a BAC of .08% or higher.

• Third OVI is usually a misdemeanor and occurs when a person operates a vehicle within ten years of two prior OVI convictions under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, or a combination of both, and has a BAC of .08% or higher.

• Felony DUI / OVI occurs if someone has been convicted of three or four previous OVI violations within ten years of the current OVI charge or five OVI convictions within 20 years of the current OVI charge. These offenses are felonies of the fourth degree.

• Underage OVI is usually a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and occurs if a person under the age of 21 operates a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, controlled substance, or a combination of both, and has a BAC greater than .02%.

• Aggravated Vehicular Assault occurs when a person operates a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol with a BAC over the legal limit, and causes serious physical harm to another person or unborn baby, and can be a felony of the second or third degree.

• Aggravated Vehicular Homicide can either be a felony of the first or second degree and occurs when a person operates a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol with a BAC over the legal limit, and causes the death or unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy.

 
 
Defenses to an Ohio OVI/ DUI:
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Some defenses to OVI charges in Ohio will from faulty chemical testing. For example, erroneous results from blood, breath or urine tests can appear if the tests were administered improperly, the tests were inconclusive, the tests were tainted from outside factors, or if the breathalyzer machine was not properly calibrated. Other defenses can include violations of your constitutional rights, such as failure of the law enforcement officer to read your Miranda warnings, the arresting officer did not have probable cause to stop your car, or the officer induced you to answer questions after you were in custody and had requested an attorney. It is important to talk to your attorney about the defenses that may be applicable to your particular case because the facts and details of OVI charge are different in every situation.
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Still Have Questions About OVI/DUI in Ohio?
If you or a loved one has been arrested for drunk driving or impaired driving, don’t wait. The sooner you act, the stronger your defense can be.
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📞 Call Kordalis Law today for a free consultation with an experienced Ohio OVI/DUI defense lawyer. We proudly serve Dayton, Montgomery County, and clients across Ohio. Let us protect your rights and fight for your future.
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