A DUI Defense Attorney Answers Your Questions About Drunk Driving Consequences

Colin Maher, 10 September 2020

The central Ohio drivers I advise and consult come to me with many questions. They know being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is serious. Still, they do not know exactly what the charge means, which penalties they could face if they get convicted, or what the long-term consequences of a conviction could be.

Each case is unique, and no two clients share identical concerns. But, many questions come up over and over. Allow me to run through a few brief answers to a selection of frequently asked questions about driving under the influence in Ohio. You can request more details on your specific case by calling The Maher Law Firm at (614) 205-2208 or by reaching out online.

Does Ohio law draw a distinction between DUI and DWI?

What happens when I am convicted of a first offense DUI/OVI?

Does the length of a court-ordered driver’s license suspension increase with a second DUI/OVI conviction?

Do jail terms increase for multiple OVI/DUI convictions? Can a person obtain an Ohio concealed weapon permit if they have a drunk driving conviction on their record?

Can I lose my Ohio nursing license if I get convicted of DUI/OVI?