Ohio DUI Penalty for 3rd conviction
Can this be right? This dude got his 3rd DUI and is receiving 2 days in jail.
Mansfield Municipal Court: Man sentenced 3rd time for drunk driving | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Mansfield News Journal: "Marshall C. Dunn, 630 Oak, Lot 93, Mansfield; (third) operating vehicle intoxicated; $900 fine; 180 days in jail; license suspended one year. No operator's license/failure to have proper endorsement; $350 fine; 30 days in jail, 28 suspended."
Under Ohio DUI Law, that was the result.
Now picture the same case under Arizona DUI Law. Can you say felony, with a minimum of 4 months in prison and a 3 year drivers license revocation? That would be the starting point.
I'm sure that there are those who complain that Ohio DUI law is too strict. Here's my suggestion if you fall into that category. "Splash some cold water on your face, open your eyes and take a look around."
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I think you are reading it wrong. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail for the DUI. He got 30 days, with 28 suspended, for no operator's license. So he will be sitting in the county jail for 6 months. In Ohio, a 3rd DUI in 6 years gets you a minimum of 60 days in jail.
Thanks Bradley. I stand corrected. I didn't think it sounded right.
What's the penalty for a first time DUI in Ohio for someone who has a Pa. drivers license. This particular person has a DUI in Pa., so will Ohio find that?
Pam,
See http://www.duiattorney.com/ohio for the penalties.
You may also want to seek the advice of both a licensed Ohio attorney and a Pennsylvania attorney to make sure you have a handle on the issue.
Dan