Legal Question in Traffic Law in Ohio

is this double jepordy

my grandson was ticketed and went to court over a traffic incident,the state trooper cited him with ovi,expired license,and failure to control,( he did wreck ) on the ticket the officer checked no to accompanying charge. my grandson went to court,and was ordered 3 days of lapp,and fined $600.00 fine, now after over a month the county of perry has bound him over to the grand jury for fleeing and eluding, can they do this? I would appreciate an answer from you as this just doesn't sound or seem right. Thank you for your time.


Asked on 1/04/06, 8:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: is this double jepordy

No, it is not double jeopardy. If he had a lawyer in the municipal case, he should have learned that this was coming. call me directly with any other questions if you like:

216.952.1990

Joseph Jacobs

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Answered on 1/05/06, 3:43 pm


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