Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Open container citation in Berea Ohio. Have to appear in court. What do I Plead? I will pay fine. I just don't want to go back? What can they do for this open container in my vehicle in Purse.


Asked on 7/09/12, 3:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Sauter Cloppert, Latanick, Sauter & Washburn

An open container violation in a motor vehicle is a fourth degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a $250 fine. Its highly likely that if you plead guilty or no contest to the charge you will be fined and assessed court costs. Typically judges appreciate a defendant's ability to pay the fine quickly and in full.

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Answered on 7/10/12, 10:17 am


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