Suhre & Associates, LLC: Practice Areas

1014 Vine Street Suite 2525
Cincinnati OH 45202 Tel: 513-333-0014

My law firm is committed to providing the highest level of client service. From its inception, I have placed an emphasis on providing legal services that make sense from the client's perspective. That is why I continue to offer a FREE INITIAL DUI CONSULTATION. Typically, these consultations last between 30 minutes and one hour depending on the complexity of the case. At the consultation, we will review the law, potential penalties, facts of your case, and begin to explore possible defenses. We will put together a plan to obtain driving privileges as quickly as possible. You should bring your ticket, the ALS form (it is a yellow 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper the officer should have given you), proof of insurance and any questions you would like answered. Call 513-333-0014 to schedule an appointment today!

1st Offense

· Administrative License Suspension (ALS) for a prohibited BAC;

· ALS for test refusal = one year license suspension;

· ALS for a prohibited BAC = 90 day license suspension;

· Jail - Minimum of three consecutive days or 3-day driver intervention program;

· Fine - Minimum $200 and not more than $1,000;

· Court License Suspension - 6 months to 3 years;

· Up to 5 years on probation;

· If there was a high tier BAC result, an additional 3 days in jail.

2nd Offense in 6 years

· ALS for one year for a prohibited BAC;

· ALS for test refusal = two year license suspension;

· Jail - Minimum of 10 consecutive days or five days jail + minimum 18 consecutive days of electronically monitored house arrest combined, not to exceed 6 months - if their was a high tier BAC result, the minimum jail time doubles;

· Fine - Minimum $300 and not more than $1,500;

· Discretionary driver's intervention program;

· Vehicle immobilization and plates impounded for 90 days;

· Up to 5 years on probation;

· Court License Suspension - 1 year to 5 years.

3rd Offense in 6 years

· ALS for two years for a prohibited BAC;

· ALS for test refusal = three year license suspension;

· Jail - Minimum 30 consecutive days to one year;

· Alternative sentence - 15 days or Jail + minimum 55 consecutive days of electronically monitored house arrest combined, maximum of one year - if their was a high tier BAC result, the minimum jail time doubles;

· Fine - Minimum $500 and not more than $2,500;

· Mandatory attendance in an alcohol treatment program paid for by offender;

· Vehicle immobilization and plates impounded for 180 days;

· Up to 5 years on probation;

· Court License Suspension - 1 year to 10 years.

4th or More Offense in 6 years or Motor Vehicle Related Felony

· ALS for three years for a prohibited BAC;

· ALS for test refusal = five years license suspension;

· Jail - Minimum of 60 consecutive days and up to one year in jail - if their was a high tier BAC result, the minimum jail time doubles;

· Fine - Minimum $750 and not more than $10,000;

· Mandatory drug/alcohol treatment program paid for by offender;

· Vehicle Forfeiture - Mandatory criminal forfeiture of vehicle operated by offender, imposed by court;

· Up to 5 years on probation;

· Court License Suspension - 3 years to Permanent Revocation.

If a person has a prior offense within 20 years and they refuse a blood alchohol test, the person is sentenced as though they had a "high-tier" blood alcohol result.

For a detailed penalty chart in PDF format, click here.

For a chart outlining the prohibited drug and alcohol concentrations, click here.

Did you know that under current Ohio law a DUI conviction is NEVER able to be expunged? It also makes a person ineligible for an expungement of any other offense on their record for the rest of their life. Even a single DUI conviction can interfere with your ability to travel internationally. In Canada, members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offense in Canada. To learn more about travel to Canada after a DUI conviction, see their consulate's website.

Deadlines are very important in Ohio DUI case. You only have 30 days from the arraignment to file an appeal of the ALS. You only have 35 days from arraignment to file a motion to suppress evidence. Consult with an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible to make sure none of these deadlines are missed! Call today for a free consultation 513-333-0014.