01 November

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Underage Consumption in Ohio

Underage possession or consumption of beer or intoxicants is a serious crime in Ohio. The charges are first-degree misdemeanors carrying a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and up to a $1,000.00 fine. Worse yet, a conviction may leave you with a “criminal record” which is much more serious than a fine or costs. Fear, shame or guilt may compel you to want to plead guilty to put the charge behind you, but that decision may have long-lasting and unintended consequences.If you are under 21 years old, drinking alcohol is illegal in the State of Ohio. Ohio Revised Code...

27 October

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DADSS Will Search You Every Time You Get In Your Car

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Within the next few years you may be required to give a breath sample or have your skin scanned in order to operate your car. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is developing a technology called Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS). The $10 million research program is being funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety. The development of DADSS has been the main legislative and lobbying effort of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the past few years. Due to their efforts they have garnered the buy-in of car manufacturers...

25 October

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Case Law Update: State v. Kitzler

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State v. Kitzler, 2011-Ohio-5444 (3rd District Court of Appeals, Wyandot County). This odd decision involves the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath test machine and a test result which did not satisfy the .020 agreement.FACTS: Defendant was stopped for not dimming his headlights and for marked lane violations. He was asked to perform the standardized field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested for OVI. At the police station he provided two breath samples (as is required on the Intoxilyzer 8000) and the machine reported the result as "Invalid." The tests did not meet the .020 agreement. Defendant was allowed to use the restroom and...

15 October

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Montgomery County Courts (An Overview)

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If you are arrested for DUI in Montgomery County, Ohio, your case will be heard in one of the courts below. Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. This court hears all felony level cases including aggravated vehicular homicide, aggravated vehicular assault and felony-enhanced DUI offenses. The Court is located in the Montgomery County Courts Building at 41 N. Perry Street in downtown Dayton. The Judges who serve the Montgomery County Court of Common Please are: Dennis Adkins, Steven Dankof, Barbara P. Gorman (Administrative and Presiding Judge), Mary Katherine Huffman, Dennis J. Langer, Frances E. McGee, Timothy N. O’Connell, Connie S. Price, Gregory F. Singer, Michael L. Tucker, and Mary Wiseman. You can contact the...

11 October

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H.B. 86 Brings Changes To Ohio’s OVI Law

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House Bill 86 which will come into effect at the end of September is a significant change to the way Ohio sentences offenders. It also holds some interesting provisions for OVI offenders, some of which we will look at here. LOCAL INCARCERATION OPTIONSH.B. 86 authorizes the creation of community alternative sentencing centers (CASC at R.C. 307.932 and R.C. 2929.26(B)) for midemeanants including OVI offenders. Eligible offenders include those OVI offenders who are eligible to be sentenced directly to the CASC and who are not serving or sentenced under any other jail or prison term. OVI offenders will also be required to...

07 October

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DUI and the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests – An Introduction

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Here is an introduction to the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests administered by police to determine whether or not probable cause exists for an arrest. For more information on the standardized field sobriety tests, please click on the link to the right. If you have specific questions, contact DUI attorney Charles M. Rowland II at (937) 318-1384 [318-1DUI] or at 1-888-769-5263 [888-ROWLAND]....

30 September

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Why We Fight

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Watch this informative video and learn where my passion for DUI defense comes from and why I fight so hard on behalf of my clients. You can see more helpful videos at the DaytonDUI YouTube channel which is accessible on the main page of this blog....

18 August

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Dayton’s DUI Task Force Announces “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”

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Today the Combined Agency OVI Task Force for Montgomery County announced that it will participate in a major law enforcement initiative call "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." The nationwide effort will operate from August 19 to September 5th and will join forces of over 10,000 law enforcement agencies. The press release says that over 500 extra patrol hours have been allocated and at least two OVI checkpoints have been scheduled. Like other campaigns, this effort will be supported by a media blitz in an effort to maximize the deterrent impact. For more on the campaign visit the High Visibility...

26 July

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Drug & Alcohol Treatment in the Miami Valley

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Where Can I Get Help? Facing a DUI charge is one of the most traumatic experiences that many people will ever face. Often, facing such a charge will cause serious reflection which may compel you to seek medical treatment for an addiction. An experienced DUI attorney can help by putting you in contact with treatment providers and advising you of what type of treatment requirements you could expect from your case. All cases are different and you should consult an experienced attorney to work in conjunction with your particular issues. Here is a partial list of resources available in the Miami...

20 May

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Arrested for OVI in Moraine?

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Image by Billy V via FlickrARRESTED IN MORAINE? YOU MAY GO TO THE MORAINE MAYOR'S COURT OR THE KETTERING MUNICIPAL COURT If you are arrested in Moraine, Ohio on suspicion of an OVI (better known as "DUI" or drunk driving), your OVI case may be handled in the Moraine Mayor's Court which is located at 4200 Dryden Road, Moraine, Ohio 45439. Your attorney will meet with a prosecuting attorney who represents the city at the Moraine City Building for purposes of plea negotiations. If your Moraine OVI case requires a motion to suppress, or if you request that the matter be set...

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