State v. Gasser

This is an appeal from a conviction for driving while under a Financial Responsibility Act suspension in violation of R.C. 4509.76. We reverse.

Defendant-appellant Jeffrey A. Gasser’s driver’s license was suspended for six months pursuant to R.C. 4507.40(K) for accumulating twelve points on his driving record. This suspension terminated September 13, 1984. Pursuant to R.C. 4507.41, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles retained Gasser’s license after the suspension terminated until he could demonstrate that he had complied with the Financial Responsibility Act (“FRA”) by the methods prescribed in R.C.…