Legal Question in DUI Law in West Virginia

How a reduced charge can affect me in another state.

If charged with DUI in the state of WV, while holding a valid OH drivers license, and pleading guilty to a reduced charge of reckless operation with no license suspension being sentenced by the court, but yet still in effect through the WV DMV for 6 months, is one still able to drive in other states (including OH) being that the court said there would be no notification to the state of OH of the offense? It carried no penalty other than community service, and the accused's atty. told the accused, they may drive anywhere other than WV. The accused did not request the civil hearing offered by the WV DMV within the 30 day time frame after receiving the certified letter informing them of the suspension. Also, will the accused be able to renew the existing license in their home state since it is already in effect?


Asked on 3/16/05, 10:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Chad Main Chad Main Attorney at Law

Re: How a reduced charge can affect me in another state.

If Ohio and WV are parties to the same "compact" (an agreement between states) then the WV suspension might effect the Ohio license. I believe that WV and Ohio are in fact members of a compact. However, it is possible that WV may never notify Ohio of the suspension. Before I did anything, I'd call the OH BMV and ask them directly whether or not WV suspensions effect Ohio driving rights.

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Answered on 3/17/05, 5:37 am


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