An OVI, or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, is a serious crime to be charged with. When a person operates a vehicle, and their blood-alcohol content is at or above .08 percent, the necessary elements of an OVI are in place. Not only can the consumption of alcohol lead to an OVI, but so can the consumption of a drug of abuse.
How a Drug of Abuse Can Lead to an OVI Charge
A Drug of Abuse includes controlled substances, medications administered by injection, and over-the-counter medications that have been taken in doses significantly larger than is recommended on the packaging.
What Penalties Are Associated With OVIs?
An OVI conviction means a jail sentence of between three days and six months and a fine of up to $1,000. Beware a second OVI conviction within 10 years of a first such offense: a 1-year driver’s license suspension will be ordered.
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