Ohio Prior OVI Felony Criminal Refusal Charge

The chart below outlines the penalties for a Prior OVI Felony offense when:

  • You have previously been convicted of a felony OVI offense in Ohio.
  • You refused to submit to a chemical test.

This offense is known as the OVI Criminal Refusal Charge.

You may also be charged with other offenses if:

  • You took chemical test
  • You refused a Chemical test and have a prior OVI conviction within 20 years of the date of this offense.

If any of the above apply to you, after you have reviewed the below chart go back to the previous page and click on the other offense or offenses that may apply to you.

Or download the PDF Chart of all possible Prior OVI Felony Offense Penalties which can be accessed below this chart.

Prior OVI Felony Criminal Refusal Offense Penalty Chart
Jail or Prison 120 days in jail or prison, to 60 months in prison**
License Suspension 3 years to lifetime suspension
Hard Time period – no driving privileges 3 years
Fine $1350 to $10,500
Party Plates Mandatory
Interlock on Car (Blow & Go) Mandatory. Or, if drug OVI, at judge’s discretion.
Alcohol Assessment – and Treatment Mandatory
90 Day vehicle immobilization plus vehicle is subject to forfeiture.
Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) mandatory if driving privileges are authorized.
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**Felony Sentencing Notes. Sentencing in felony OVI cases is even more complex than in misdemeanor sentencing. Your maximum sentence can be increased from 1 to 5 years if you had 5 prior offenses in 20 years “Specification.” For more information see Ohio OVI Defense: the Law & Practice.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Charts & Information.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS). In most cases the officer already took your driver’s license and placed you under an ALS Suspension or, if you took a urine or blood test, you will face an ALS when the result comes back.

Click here for specifics about your ALS suspension and appealing it chose which of the below applies to you.

View/Print Penalty Chart for All Prior OVI Felony Offense Charges

Click here to access a pdf that outlines the penalties for all OVI charges that can possible apply to someone with a Prior OVI Felony Offense.