§ 70.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Whoever is convicted of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor or minor misdemeanor shall be sentenced in accordance with § 130.99(B) through (G).

   (B)   Whoever violates any provision of this traffic code for which no penalty otherwise is provided in the section violated is guilty of one of the following:

      (1)   Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(2) or (B)(3) of this section, a minor misdemeanor;

      (2)   If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; or

      (3)   If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(ORC § 4511.99)

   (C)   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.

      (1)   Terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors shall be imposed as follows:

         (a)   For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than six months;

         (b)   For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than 90 days;

         (c)   For a misdemeanor of the third degree, nor more than 60 days;

         (d)   For a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, not more than 30 days.

      (2)   Fines for a misdemeanor shall be imposed as follows:

         (a)   For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than $1,000;

         (b)   For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than $750;

         (c)   For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than $500;

         (d)   For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than $250.

      (3)   Whoever is convicted of or pleads guilty to a minor misdemeanor shall be fined not more than $150.

(1995 Code, § 70.99) (Am. Ord. 2004-O-15, passed 7-20-2004)

Cross-reference:

   Imposing sentence for misdemeanor, see § 130.19

   Multiple sentences, see § 130.20

Statutory reference:

   Reimbursement for costs of confinement, see Ohio R.C. §§ 2929.36 et seq.