12 September

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Why Do They Call it Moonshine?

Why Do They Call It Moonshine?Moonshine is as American as apple pie. Prohibition did not stop people from wanting alcohol. Prohibition did not stop people from wanting money. Put those two desires together and you have the illegal production of alcohol called "moonshining." "Moonshiners" is a term used for people who did their production at night to avoid the government agents (G-Men) and Treasury Agents (T-Men) who patrolled the hills of Appalachia looking to stop production of illegal hootch.Production of moonshine illegal alcohol required the use of stills. The stills were heated by fires and produced tell-tale smells, sounds and...

09 September

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Teachers & OVI: Do I Report an OVI?

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You Don't Need To Report Teachers, if you have an OVI (drunk driving) conviction, you may be worried about your career. We have represented many teachers and strive to have every OVI reduced or dismissed so that it cannot have an adverse impact on your future. One question we frequently encounter is, "Do I have to report and OVI conviction on my application?" The answer is NO!A great OVI resource for teachers is the Ohio Educator Conduct FAQ provided by the Ohio Department of Education's Office of Professional Conduct. It states, Do I have to indicate an OVI or DUI conviction on...

03 September

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OVI In The Fairborn Municipal Court

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Information about OVI cases in the Fairborn Municipal Court If you are charged with an OVI in Fairborn, your misdemeanor OVI case will be heard in the Beavercreek/Fairborn Municipal Court. The Fairborn Municipal Court, located at at 1148 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324, maintains a copy of its fee schedule on its web site. The Fairborn Municipal Court serves Fairborn, Bath Township, Beavercreek and Beavercreek Township. The court conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases, handles traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors, and civil cases where the money in dispute does not exceed $15,000. The Greene County Common Pleas Court (in Xenia) handles felony criminal cases. You can contact the Fairborn Municipal Court at; (937)...

30 August

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Springfield OVI Checkpoint Tonight (August 30, 2013)

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There will be a Springfield OVI Checkp0int tonight - August 30, 2013. The Springfield OVI checkpoint will be accompanied by aggressive saturation patrols and a crackdown on seatbelt laws as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.The Task Force will be at Buck Creek State Park – 1901 Buck Creek Lane, Springfield. Checkpoint will start at 4:00 pm. If you want to receive updated information on Springfield OVI checkpoint, enhanced traffic enforcement, saturation patrols and other important developments that affect you, sign up for text alerts on the main page of this blog. Text alerts will be sent directly to your...

29 August

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Clark County OVI and the 72 Hour Driver Intervention Program.

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Clark County OVI and the 72 Hour Driver Intervention Program. In Ohio, a 1st offense OVI/DUI conviction carries a mandatory minimum 3-day jail sentence. Most courts, including Clark County Municipal Court, allow this minimum sentence to be satisfied by attending a state-certified 72 hour (3-day) Driver Intervention Program. Most people prefer the D.I.P. because it is usually held in local hotels rather than in the local jail. Most courts allow a person to choose a convenient weekend and location. Check with your Ohio OVI attorney to arrange for a convenient program if you are convicted. An experienced attorney will be able...

28 August

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Marked Lanes Violations & Traffic Stops

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When can a police officer make a stop for a marked lanes violation? In State v. Houck, 2011-Ohio-6359, Ohio's Fifth Appellate District considered the legal standards required to stop a person for a marked lanes violation. See O.R.C. 4511.33 “In Ohio, when a driver commits only a de minimis marked-lanes violation, there must be some other evidence to suggest impairment before an officer is justified in stopping the vehicle. See State v. Gullett (1992), 78 Ohio App.3d 138, 145, 604 N.E.2d 176, 180–181. In Gullett, the Fourth District Court of Appeals concluded that the mere crossing of an edge line on two...

28 August

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Kettering DUI Lawyer Charles M. Rowland II

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Kettering DUI? If you have been arrested for OVI in Centerville, Kettering, Moraine or Washington Township, your misdemeanor OVI case will be heard in the Kettering Municipal Court. If you need to find information about a case in the Kettering Municipal Court you can searchHERE for case information/case look-up, or visit the court’s web site HERE.Charles M. Rowland II has represented the accused drunk driver in the Kettering Municipal Court for over fifteen years. Charles Rowland dedicates his practice to OVI law and has some of the most impressive credentials for OVI attorneys in the state of Ohio. If you find yourself in need of criminal representation in the...

26 August

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DUI Science: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Defending a DUI (now called OVI in Ohio) requires an attorney to understand how the body reacts to the impairing substance (pharmacokinetics) and how the brain is affected by the substance (pharmacodynamics). Pharmacokinetics explains the absorption, distribution and elimination of the drug. Pharmacodynamics includes the action of the drug on the brain, pharmacologic effects and toxicity. [Holford, N., Chapter 3: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: Rational Dosing and the Time Course of Drug Action, in B. Katzung, Editor, McGraw Hill, Eighth Edition, 2001, p. 36]. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are explained in this short introductory video.Charles M. Rowland II has attended...

23 August

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Miami Township OVI Checkpoint (August 23, 2013)

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If you live in Miami Township, be prepared for a Miami Township OVI checkpoint. The Montgomery County OVI Task Force announced today that a Miami Township OVI checkpoint will be held in the area of Ohio 741 (Springboro Pike) between Alex Bell and Ohio 725 (Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.) beginning at 7 p.m. In addition to the Miami Township OVI checkpoint, the Clark County OVI Task Force has announced that they will be conducting over 1000 hours of aggressive saturation patrols in and around Springfield, Ohio throughout the Labor Day holiday. The Miami Township OVI checkpoint will be accompanied by aggressive saturation patrols. If you want to receive updated information...

23 August

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Vandalia OVI Attorney Charles M. Rowland II

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OVI in Vandalia? Being charged with an OVI offense can be one of the most traumatic events you will face. Vandalia OVI Attorney Charles M. Rowland II has represented clients in the Vandalia Municipal Court since 1995. He limits his practice to OVI defense and stays on the cutting edge of OVI forensic science and the tactics necessary to defend your case.Vandalia Municipal Court’s jurisdiction serves approximately 83.5 square miles, which includes the Cities of Vandalia, Englewood, Clayton, Union and the Townships of Harrison and Butler, located in the Montgomery County, Ohio. The Court is located on the 2nd floor of the Justice Center at...

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