Can the Court Impound My Vehicle after I’ve Been Charged with a DUI/OVI?
Southwestern Ohio & Cincinnati DUI Defense Team
Most people are aware of the potential consequences of a DUI/OVI conviction in Ohio. Fines, jail time, probation, mandatory alcohol treatment, and community service are all possible penalties for being convicted of drunk driving in the greater Cincinnati area. Hiring an experienced DUI/OVI attorney can help mitigate the negative consequences of a drunk driving arrest.
Impounding Vehicles for DUI/OVI Charges in Ohio
Another penalty that you may face for a DUI/OVI charge in Ohio is the forfeiture of your vehicle. Under Ohio’s DUI/OVI laws, your vehicle may be impounded depending on the number of DUI/OVI offenses on your record. If you are arrested on a first ever or first DUI/OVI charge in six years, your car may be towed, but it should be released if payment of the towing and storage fees are completed. You must have proof of ownership and another licensed driver with you (if your driver’s license has been suspended under an Administrative License Suspense) when you pick up your vehicle.
If this is your second DUI/OVI conviction within six years you face having licenses plates impounded for 90 days. Some courts may impound your vehicle for the pretrial period during which time you may not sell or dispose of the vehicle. Some courts interpret the 90-day mandatory impoundment to a penalty to be imposed upon conviction. You will not be permitted to operate the vehicle during the impoundment period.
If you are convicted of three or more DUI/OVIs within six years, or five or more times within 20 years, your vehicle will be impounded and forfeited to the state. You will lose your vehicle permanently.
Do Not Lose Your Vehicle for an Ohio DUI/OVI Conviction
Contact the DUI/OVI attorneys of The Farrish Law Firm, L.P.A. to discuss how we can help you avoid losing your vehicle for a DUI/OVI conviction. If you cannot afford to have your car impounded after a DUI/OVI charge, our attorneys may be able to help. Contact our office to discuss your case with an experienced DUI/OVI lawyer.
ATTORNEY KELLY FARRISH
Kelly Farrish always knew he wanted to be an attorney, but he the path he took to get there isn’t like most. He served five years in the United States Air Force and did two voluntary years in South Vietnam. When he returned to Cincinnati, he worked the midnight shift as a technician at Cincinnati Bell, all the while attending college full time year round for three years. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]
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Did you know there’s no real difference between the terms DUI, DWI, OMVI, and OVI? Ohio’s used all of these acronyms at one point or another in our history. Check out the timeline below and what they stand for here![...]
