CHAPTER 408
Penalties
Penalties
408.01 Penalties for misdemeanor.
408.02 General Code penalty.
408.03 Credit of fines.
408.04 Suspension of license by trial judge or Mayor.
CROSS REFERENCES
See section histories for similar State law
Definition of "imprisoned" - see Ohio R C. 1.05
Satisfaction of fine; credit for time served - see Ohio R.C. 2947.14
Criteria for probation; conditions for probation - see Ohio R.C. 2951.02
Ignition interlock devices - see TRAF. 438.30
Definition of "dangerous offender" - see GEN. OFF. 698.01(a)
Definition of "repeat offender" - see GEN. OFF. 698.01(b)
Imposing sentence for misdemeanor - see GEN. OFF. 698.03
Organizational penalties - see GEN. OFF. 698.04
Multiple sentences - see GEN. OFF. 698.05
Modification of sentence - see GEN. OFF. 698.06
408.01 PENALTIES FOR MISDEMEANOR.
Unless otherwise specifically provided:
(a) Whoever is convicted of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor, other than a minor misdemeanor, shall be imprisoned for a definite term or fined, or both, which term of imprisonment and fine shall be fixed by the court as provided in this section.
(b) Terms of imprisonment for misdemeanor shall be imposed as follows:
(1) For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than 180 days;
(2) For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than ninety days;
(3) For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than sixty days;
(4) For a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, not more than thirty days.
(c) Fines for misdemeanor shall be imposed as follows:
(1) For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(2) For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00);
(3) For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00);
(4) For a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(d) Whoever is convicted of or pleads guilty to a minor misdemeanor shall be fined not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
(ORC 2929.24; 2929.28)
(e) In imposing sentences for misdemeanor, multiple sentences or modifications of sentences, the court may consider the criteria established in Chapter 698 of the General Offenses Code.
408.02 GENERAL CODE PENALTY.
(a) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this Traffic Code for which no penalty is otherwise provided is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 408.01.
(Ord. 1973-147. Passed 12-17-73.)
(b) Notwithstanding the above, and in addition to all other penalties provided by law, penalties in the form of fines shall be doubled for traffic violations occurring during hours of actual work within construction zones properly designated by an agency of the State of Ohio, with posted signs, in accordance with Ohio R.C. 4511.98 and 5501.27, and Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 5501:2-10. (Ord. 1996-240. Passed 12-16-96.)
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