License Suspension for a
Drug Offense
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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
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
Driving Privileges
Can the Judge grant
driving privileges if my
license has been
suspended for a drug
offense?
Driving Privileges - Cont
A Judge may grant
driving privileges for
limited purposes →
R.C. 4510.021
(a) Occupational,
Educational,
Vocational, or
Medical
(b) Taking a driver’s
examination
(c) Attending Court
Ordered Treatment
Driving Privileges - Cont
The law provides that the Judge in
granting privileges can impose certain
conditions when granting privileges
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.
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
Additional Questions
If you have additional questions you may wish to
consider:
1. 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
2. Contacting an attorney to discuss your rights. If
you do not have an attorney you may contact
the Lorain County Bar Association @ 440-3238416. The Bar Association has a referral
service that may be of assistance to you.
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