December 15, 2014

If I am charged with an OVI, will I be forced to put “party plates” on my car?

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Personally I am opposed to branding, shaming, and/or using humiliation as a method of punishment. If you are charged with an OVI, I will fight to keep restricted license plates (a.k.a. “party plates”) off of your car.

If you are convicted of an OVI in Ohio, yellow “party plates” are required in certain circumstances:

If, as a result of being charged with an OVI, you are placed under an administrative license suspension (“ALS”), a judge has the discretion to order restricted plates as a condition of granting limited driving privileges.If you are convicted of a first offense OVI, a judge has the discretion to order restricted plates as a condition of granting limited driving privileges.If you are convicted of a high tier first offense OVI, restricted plates are mandatory as a condition of granting limited driving privileges.If you are convicted of a second offense OVI within six years of a first offense conviction, restricted plates are mandatory as a condition of granting limited driving privileges.If you are convicted of a fourth offense OVI within 20 years of three prior OVI convictions, restricted plates are mandatory as a condition of limited driving privileges.

If a judge orders restricted plates, you must go the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (“BMV”) to surrender your normal Ohio license plates. Once you turn in your license plates, the BMV will issue you the restricted plates. The restricted license plates must remain on your vehicle for the duration of your license suspension or ALS.

If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a DUI/OVI, please call the Law Office of Sean A. Boris at 216-264-6295.  The initial consultation is free of charge.  If I agree to handle your case, I will aggressively defend your rights and help you every step of the way in securing the best possible outcome.  Sometimes the proper legal action, very early in the process, can stop prosecution in its tracks, saving you time, money, and other hardships.  DUI/OVI cases can require rigorous investigation on behalf of the defendant, and involve strict deadlines. Please contact Sean Boris right away to ensure that you do not give up any of your precious legal rights.

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The acronyms DUI, DWI, OMVI and OVI all refer to the same thing: operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The most commonly used terms are DUI, an acronym for Driving Under the Influence, and DWI, an acronym for Driving While Impaired.
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