Ohio Operation Vehicle after Underage Consumption – OVUAC
This charge alleges you were under the age of 21 and you drove or moved a vehicle and, at the time the vehicle was last moved, you had a blood alcohol level of .02 but less than .08, a blood plasma or blood serum level of .03 but less than .096, a breath alcohol level of .02 but less than .08, or a urine alcohol level of .028 but less than .11.
You will be charged under ORC 4511.19(B)(1), ORC 4511.19(B)(2), ORC 4511.19(B)(3) or 4511.19 (B)(4), respectively. In additional to important issues related to the other OVI charges, the prosecution must present proof of your age. See The Evidence Against You.
Note: An OVUAC is an OVI/DUI offense. It is not a “baby DUI” as some lawyers call it. OVUAC counts as a “prior OVI” if charged in the future even though different penalties apply. However, with OVUAC only 4 points are assessed against your driver’s license while an OVI conviction carries 6 points.
The mandatory penalties for OVUAC will increase if you have priors. You will also have to 1) take a remedial driving course; 2) retake driver’s license exam; 3) maintain proof of financial responsibility via a SR 22 bond.
1st OVUAC Penalty Chart |
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| Jail | 0 days to 30 days jail |
| License Suspension | 3 months to 2 years |
| Hard Time period – no driving privileges | 60 days |
| Fine | $0 to $250 |
| Take Remedial Driving Course | Yes |
| Retake Driver’s License Exam | Yes |
| Maintain Proof of Financial Responsibility Via SR22 Bond | Yes |
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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.