DUI Info #3: A DUI is Different if you are Under 18
Ohio has adopted a “zero tolerance” policy towards underage drinking; thus, if you are found with any amount of alcohol in your system you will be cited.
It is important to take these charges very seriously and work with an experienced Cincinnati DUI attorney to fight them. A DUI charge can affect a person’s educational experience as well as their job security. When you’re under the age of 18, whether you’re heading to college next year or you are focused on working, this charge could affect your life.
If you are 18 or older, you will be charged as an adult. This means that, along with being charged for driving under the influence, there is potential to be charged with other crimes.
What if there were minors in the car with you? What if they possessed alcohol? What if you had fake identification? Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor on other charges could be filed.
To learn more about this, contact our office and see these helpful pages:
- What steps should I take if I’m pulled over for a DUI?
- First Time DUI Guide
- How does a DUI affect my employment?
- How does a DUI affect my education?
- Do I need a lawyer for my first drinking and driving offense?
Contact our Cincinnati DUI lawyer office.
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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![...]
