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What are the costs associated with an OVI?

If you plead guilty or are convicted of a first OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) offense, the judge may fine you a minimum of $375 and a maximum of $1,075. In addition, you will have to pay a driver’s license reinstatement fee of $475. Finally, if the judge sentences you to attend a Driver Intervention Program, there will be a cost associated with that program as well.

Of course, this doesn't have to be the case if you hire a good Criminal Defense Attorney. One of the benefits of hiring Attorney Joshua Hall is that he may be able to get your charge reduced or dismissed. 

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