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License Suspension for a Drug Offense

License Suspension for a Drug Offense. This presentation will begin in approximately 20 seconds. Caveat. Neither the Judge nor any member of the court staff or Clerk of Court’s office is permitted to give legal advice. Drug Offense Suspension.

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License Suspension for a Drug Offense

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  1. License Suspension for a Drug Offense This presentation will begin in approximately 20 seconds

  2. Caveat Neither the Judge nor any member of the court staff or Clerk of Court’s office is permitted to give legal advice

  3. Drug Offense Suspension • The law provides that if a person is convicted of a drug offense under the State code – including a minor misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge - that the Judge must suspend the person’s license for at least 6 months up to 5 years • This is true even if the person was not driving a vehicle

  4. Driving Privileges Can the Judge grant driving privileges if my license has been suspended for a drug offense?

  5. A Judge may grant driving privileges for limited purposes → R.C. 4510.021 Occupational, Educational, Vocational, or Medical Taking a driver’s examination Attending Court Ordered Treatment Driving Privileges - Cont

  6. Driving Privileges - Cont The law provides that the Judge in granting privileges can impose certain conditions when granting privileges

  7. Drug Testing You will be required to pass a drug test and be periodically tested for illegal drugs in order to be granted driving privileges. Periodic testing is within the discretion of the community control department.

  8. Drug Testing • The drug testing is at your expense • If you fail the initial drug test or fail any periodic drug test your privileges will not be granted or will be revoked

  9. Additional Questions If you have additional questions you may wish to consider: • If you disagree with the law or believe it is unfair you should contact your state representative or state senator and discuss how the law might be changed • Contacting an attorney to discuss your rights. If you do not have an attorney you may contact the Lorain County Bar Association @ 440-323-8416. The Bar Association has a referral service that may be of assistance to you.

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