Oh no! Unfortunately, a DUI stays on your driving record in Ohio permanently. Ohio
calls these convictions “operating a vehicle while under the influence” (OVI), and you can be charged with one if you drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. In Ohio, OVI convictions cannot be sealed or expunged from your record if you’re over 18 years old. Ohio also has something called a “look-back period,” which means if your OVI conviction is more than 10 years old, it will be considered a prior offense on your record—but it never goes away completely.
Penalties for an OVI can range from incarceration and hefty fines to trouble finding a job or housing down the line. If you’ve already received an OVI conviction, it’s probably too late to get help. However, if you’ve been charged but you haven’t yet been convicted, it’s in your best interest to seek out a defense attorney—they may be able to lessen your punishment.
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