Felony OVI and Felony Offenses - Facts and Penalties

Dale: Let’s talk about felony OVI’s first, which is pretty complex. And then go into the felony offenses. Because, you know, if you get six in twenty, or four in six years, OVi’s they become felonies. Then it depends on your blood alcohol concentration, what the minimum sentences are. Your blood alcohol concentration, and also whether or not you refuse.

Interviewer: So what factors can make a DUI, OVI a felony instead of a misdemeanor?

Dale: If you have four OVI’s in 6 years, or six OVI’s in 20 years it becomes a felony offense. A felony of the fourth degree.

Interviewer: What are some of the penalties for that?

Dale: Well, say that it’s a four in six or six in twenty, with a low result. And by a low result, I mean a BAC between .08 and .169, all right? The minimum becomes 60 days incarceration up to1 year. You could have a license suspension of 3 years to life, and no driving privileges for 3 years. If you are given driving privileges Okay. It’s going to require an interlock, as well as what they call “the restrictive plates”. Now, your vehicle was also be forfeited. If you’re driving a vehicle that’s titled in your name, they take the vehicle. And you can get another one but they’re going to take, they can take the one that you’re driving.

Interviewer: All right. Are there other factors that can turn an OVI into a felony? What if you have, like, underage kids in the car? If you’re in an accident or? For example like, what other circumstances can turn a misdemeanor OVI into a felony?

Dale: Well, first of all that was the low end OVI, Okay. That was between .08 to .169. If you are .169 or above, or a refusal the minimum sentence goes to 120 days.

Interviewer: Ever? Even if it’s a first OVI?

Dale: No, this is a felony OVI. This is the fourth in six years, or six in twenty. And this is a consideration too, every OVI you receive after a felony OVI is a felony OVI. It’s the felony that never ends.

Interviewer: How often does that happen?

Dale: It happens. It happens, six in twenty. I mean 20 years is a long period of time.

Interviewer: What’s the most number of OVI’s you’ve ever seen someone have? Just out of curiosity.

Dale: In general, I think I have seen fifteen or sixteen. I’ve had people that have had twelve.

Interviewer: You’ve represented people that have had twelve?

Dale: Yes.

Interviewer: What the highest BAC you’ve ever seen on someone you represented?

Dale: The highest BAC I ever saw was .425. And that was someone that was arrested in the afternoon, after leaving a public swimming pool, and not paying for parking. That’s what I call a functional alcoholic.

Client Reviews
★★★★★
I cannot thank Dale enough for the support and expertise he provided to me for my case. I was looking for a lawyer with a lot of experience and also knew how to use it to his advantage. Amanda B.
★★★★★
I have always used an attorney for legal matters but this was my 3rd DUI in 6 years and I was in dire need of the best legal representation. I needed someone willing to fight for the best possible outcome for me and my family. Shannon
★★★★★
Dale Naticchia handled my case from beginning to finish. He is highly skilled in the area of DUI’s. He has had so many cases that he is highly knowledgeable about how to deal with the situation as a whole. R Beyer
★★★★★
The services I got from Lawyersdui Law Firm were very impressive. I got a lot of support from Natucchia and I was surprised and very happy! The support that you gave me was truly sincere and your way of dealing was very professional and honest. Kenneth C
★★★★★
Anytime I’ve called about my case, Mr. Naticchia answered the phone. Lawyersdui law has been there when I’ve needed them most. John