If you have been charged with a DUI / OVI in Mason, Ohio, your case will likely be filed in the Mason Municipal Court. Our firm represents clients facing a wide range of traffic, OVI and criminal misdemeanor cases in Mason. Below are a few FAQs about the Mason Municipal Court.
WHAT KINDS OF CASES DOES THE MASON MUNICIPAL COURT HEAR?
There are three basic types of trial courts in Ohio: mayor’s courts, municipal courts, and common pleas courts. The Mason Municipal Court is, of course, a municipal court. This means that it handles all types of traffic and criminal misdemeanor cases. The court also handles civil cases where less than $15,000 is at issue. A misdemeanor is a crime in which the maximum jail sentence is six months in jail. Examples of misdemeanor charges filed in the Mason Municipal Court include:
- Assault
- Disorderly Conduct
- Domestic Violence
- Drag Racing
- Driving Under Suspension
- Hit-Skip / Hit and Run
- Marijuana Possession (small amounts)
- OVI / DUI
- Resisting Arrest
- Shoplifting
- Speeding
- Theft
- Traffic Violations
HOW MANY CASES DOES THE MASON MUNICIPAL COURT HANDLE?
The Mason Municipal Court is one of twelve part-time municipal courts in Ohio. This means that unlike many courts, the Mason Municipal Court is in session only a few days a week. In 2012, for example, the court heard a little over 1000 misdemeanor cases. That number includes a little under 400 OVI cases. Additionally, the court heard a little over 6,200 traffic cases.
DOES YOUR FIRM OFFER FREE CONSULTATIONS?
Yes. Call (513) 655-7240 to speak with one of our Mason criminal defense attorneys. We are on call 24/7 to answer calls and questions about cases in the Mason Municipal Court.