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OVI Changes April 9, 2025

Introduction to Changes in OVI Law

Ohio's House Bill 37 introduces significant updates to OVI laws, including increased penalties, new testing methods, and revised driving privilege regulations. These changes aim to enhance road safety and deter repeat offenses. These changes will be effective on April 9, 2025.

Key Updates in House Bill 37

  • Higher fines for OVI convictions, with increased penalties for repeat offenders.

  • New oral fluid testing for detecting drug impairment.

  • Extended lookback periods for prior offenses, impacting sentencing.

  • Adjustments to limited driving privileges and ignition interlock requirements.

How These Changes Affect Ohio Drivers

First-time offenders will face steeper fines, while repeat offenders will experience stricter sentencing. The introduction of oral fluid testing adds a new layer of complexity to OVI cases, making legal representation even more crucial.

Why You Need a Skilled OVI Attorney

With evolving laws, having a knowledgeable attorney is essential. Fogt Law specializes in OVI defense and can help you navigate these changes effectively, protecting your rights and future.

Fogt Law Can Help 

Attorney Fogt is certified in the NHTSA manual just like the police and has 116 hours of Continuing Legal Education classes on OVI alone. Attorney Fogt closely reviews the police report, the video of the FST's, and even visits the scene to provide the best representation he can for his clients. 

Attorney Fogt practices in Federal Court and all over the State of Ohio including, but not limited to Montgomery County, Greene County, Miami County, Warren County, Hamilton County, Clark County, Franklin County. Attorney Fogt also practices in Kettering, Miamisburg, Dayton, Xenia, Fairborn, Springboro, Clark, and Lebanon Municipal Courts as well as others. 

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