A. Any person who violates a provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable pursuant to §§ 1.01.035 through 1.01.055 of this Code; provided that such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if he or she has been convicted of three (3) or more violations of this Chapter within the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the violation.
C. For purposes of this section, a bail forfeiture, plea of guilty, or plea of no contest shall be deemed a conviction.
D. If, after election, a candidate is convicted of a misdemeanor for knowingly or intentionally violating any provision of this Chapter, that candidate's election to office shall be void and such office shall immediately become vacant effective on the date of sentencing. In such event, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the City Charter. If a candidate is convicted of a misdemeanor for a knowing or intentional violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, at any time prior to election, his or her candidacy shall be terminated immediately, and he or she shall no longer be eligible for election or appointment to office in that election, unless the court at the time of sentencing specifically determines, in the interest of justice, that this provision should not be applicable.
E. In addition to Subsections B. and D. above, no person convicted of a misdemeanor for knowingly or intentionally violating a provision of this Chapter shall be qualified to be a candidate for elective City office for a period of four (4) years following the date of conviction, unless the court at the time of sentencing specifically determines, in the interest of justice, that this provision should not be applicable.
('65 Code, § 2-125) (Ord. No. 89-035 § 1; Ord. No. 2015-006 § 1 (part))