DUI Ohio
The state beverage of Ohio is tomato juice, but if you are caught mixing with alcohol you will face some tough fines. Ohio’s drunk driving law is called an OVI, which is operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These laws apply to individuals addicted to drugs and alcohol. The ‘per-se’ law of Ohio is, if your blood alcohol content is that of .08%, you can be charged with a criminal offence. This percentage constitutes that of being impaired, and you can also be prosecuted while driving under the influence. This can only happen if you are proven to have been driving in an unsafe manner.
The evidence that can be used is the following:
- Slurred speech
- Blood shot/watery eyes
- Un-balanced co-ordination
- Hazardous driving
- Field sobriety tests
Even if you have not been drinking, but are under the influence of some benign substance or source, you can still be charged, and your license can be subject to automatic license removal.
In the state of Ohio, if you are impaired and are in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, and you have your keys and are deemed capable to start the vehicle or put it into motion, you can be charged and convicted. Every citizen who does receive a license in Ohio automatically gives consent for BAC, or Blood Alcohol Content Tests. This means that your blood, breath, and urine can be tested if you are under the suspicion of being under the influence of either drugs or alcohol.
The first time you are charged and convicted of a DUI in the state of Ohio, you will receive an automatic administrative license suspension of 90 days. You will then serve 72 hours in jail and will have to pay a fine of up to $1000. The second time you are charged and convicted, your license will be suspended for one year. You will have to serve ten days in jail and pay a fine of up to $1500. The third time you are charged and convicted in the state of Ohio, you will receive a three year license suspension, and 30 days in jail. You will also have to pay a fine of $2500 and you will be ordered to attend a drug and alcohol treatment program.
After you have been charged with an OVI or DUI in Ohio, you will face the criminal courts and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). If by chance your license was suspended, you will be offered a formal hearing. You also have the right to make a request for an administrative hearing within a 30 day period to the BMV. This will be the opportunity to request to have your license back. If you do not appear to the formal hearing, you will have to face some severe penalties.

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Works Cited - DUI-Help.com 1997, 20 June 2009
United States DUI Laws 2006, 20 June 2009
List of DUI/DWI Drug Rehab Treatment in Ohio
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Clermont Recovery Center Inc
CRC delivers comprehensive, customized care to families and individuals suffering from substance abuse, mental illness and co-occurring illnesses. Our models are based on evidence and professional best practices. Such practical tools are combined with our caring, approachable and accepting attitude. People change their lives for the better with the help of our prevention, intervention and counseling services. CRC’s staff makes a difference in our community through our connections with families and our collaborations with health, social services, judicial and law enforcement agencies.
Batavia | OH | (513) 735-8100 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Crossroads Counseling Services Inc Chase Bank Building
Because varying degrees of substance abuse exist, Crossroads offers a range of programs to match the severity of the problem to the appropriate level of treatment. After a professional evaluation, the various treatment options will be discussed. We recognize that substance abuse and dependence negatively affects not only the individual but family, friends, employers, and community.
Bellaire | OH | (740) 676-5741 | (888) 202-3900 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Carroll County Alcohol and Addiction Program
Welcome to the Tuscarawas County Health Department Website, your online link for public health services in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Tuscarawas County Health Department is a high-performance organization offering a wide variety of services to residents of Tuscarawas County. We invite you to explore this website and learn more about what we can do for you and your family.
Carrollton | OH | (330) 627-5891 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Gateway Outreach Center
We at Outreach are working hard each and every day, using all our resources to ensure smiles on the mouths of these underprivileged children. With the generous support of our donors, The Outreach Center for Children will continue helping as many needy children as possible, now and in the future.
Celina | OH | (419) 586-4030 | (800) 699-4030
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Crossroads Recovery Services Inc
Crossroads Recovery Services is full service agency providing comprehensive alcohol/drug treatment and mental health counseling at affordable rates. It is our mission to offer all individuals in need of our services access to the latest and most effective models of treatment. Our service delivery is tailored to coordinate with the specialized requirements of various referral sources.
Columbus | OH | (614) 445-0352
Tuscarawas County Alcohol and Addiction Program
Welcome to the Tuscarawas County Health Department Website, your online link for public health services in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Tuscarawas County Health Department is a high-performance organization offering a wide variety of services to residents of Tuscarawas County. We invite you to explore this website and learn more about what we can do for you and your family.
Dover | OH | (330) 343-5555 | (330) 343-5555x186 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Moore Counseling and Mediation Services Inc
Moore Counseling & Mediation Services, Inc. is a community-based provider of addiction and behavioral health, employee assistance programs, and mediation services. We are dedicated to providing superior services by meeting clients where they are and helping them to get where they want to be through intervention, education, advocacy and support.
Euclid | OH | (216) 404-1900 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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ASTOP Inc The Maslow Center
The Maslow Center is committed to the provision of chemical dependency education and intervention services to individuals, families and organizations for increased knowledge, personal growth and reduced incidents of chemical abuse and/or addiction.
Lima | OH | (419) 222-4557 | Contact form link http://www.astopinc.com/Contact_Us.php
Family Recovery Center Outpatient Program
The Family Recovery Center is dedicated to providing affordable, holistic services. Programs address substance use and abuse, mental health, education, prevention & stable living environments. All services promote individual, family & community wellness by creating healthy lifestyle choices.
Lisbon | OH | (330) 424-1468 | (330) 424-7767 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mansfield Urban Minority Alc and Drug Abuse Outreach Program
The Mission of the Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Ohio is:
· To ensure that alcohol, tobacco, other drug services, and other related service provisions are available and accessible at an affordable cost for African and Hispanic/Latino Americans and that these services are rendered in a manner that addresses and responds to the cultural essence of African and Hispanic/Latino Americans.
Mansfield | OH | (419) 525-3531 | (419) 525-3525
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McIntyre Center
What Makes us different from other programs?
- We are full time: Monday thru Friday, 10am-5pm
- Our staff is fully licensed and credentialed by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, LICD, LICDC, RN, LICC, Masters Degree
- In addition to chemical dependence education & treatment services, our program includes speakers from: AA, BMV, Police, AL-NON, Insurance, Nutritionist
- We do assessments-outpatient treatment-intensive and traditional
- All services are certified by O.D.A.D.A.S.
- We are not a public funded agency
- Service at a reasonable cost
- Our groups are limited in size and offer personal service
Cleveland | OH | (440) 887-1100 | Contact form link http://www.mcintyrecenter.com/contact_us.shtml
Turning Point of Paulding County Inc
Paulding | OH | (419) 399-5612x23 | (419) 399-5612 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Crossroads Counseling Services Inc
Because varying degrees of substance abuse exist, Crossroads offers a range of programs to match the severity of the problem to the appropriate level of treatment. After a professional evaluation, the various treatment options will be discussed. We recognize that substance abuse and dependence negatively affects not only the individual but family, friends, employers, and community.
Saint Clairsville | OH | (740) 695-9447 | (888) 202-3900 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Comprehensive Addiction Service System (COMPASS)
COMPASS Corporation for Recovery Services was formed in 1998 to better address the changing demands of the substance abuse field in Northwest Ohio. Our organization has been traditionally known as "COMPASS." CCRS was formed to be the major operations part of our organization with COMPASS and COMPASS New Directions acting as subsidiary companies providing services. SASI was added as a subsidiary company in 2003. In 2006 we legally became one entity with various programs but only one company: COMPASS Corporation for Recovery Services.
Toledo | OH | (419) 241-8827 | Contact form link http://www.ccrscompass.org/?page=24
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Pike County Recovery Council Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Treatment
Waverly | OH | (740) 947-7581 | (740) 947-7582
Steps at Liberty Center Inc
STEPS believes in the basic self-worth of every individual. We believe that chemical dependency is a debilitating disease that attacks an individual on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. This disease has the effect of limiting potential and affects all relationships within that person's total environment.
We also believe that the philosophy and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar groups are an integral component of the treatment of the chemically dependent individual.
Wooster | OH | (330) 264-8498 | Contact form link http://www.tcn-bhs.org/contactus.aspx



