13 June

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OVI in Xenia Ohio: Everything you need to know

Charged with an OVI near Xenia? Xenia OVI and DUI Lawyer Charles M. Rowland II can help you win your case in the Xenia Municipal Court. He has been practicing in the court since 1995 and has worked hard to make himself Xenia's choice for DUI defense. He has also served as Xenia Municipal Court prosecuting attorney. Twice yearly he helps the Greene County Police Academy by conducting mock "motions to suppress." Charles has served as an special prosecutor in both the Xenia Municipal Court and the Greene County Court of Common Pleas. He has created Xenia specific resources to provide detailed information about...

13 June

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Appreciable Impairment Offenses – You Look Drunk!

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Appreciable Impairment Offenses: If you refuse to take a chemical test, the State might still be able to prove you guilty of an OVI if they prove (beyond a reasonable doubt) that you operated a motor vehicle after having consumed some alcohol, drugs of abuse, or a combination of the two and their ability to operate the motor vehicle was appreciably impaired. How does a jury determine “under the influence?” The following is an excerpt from the Ohio Jury Instructions regarding appreciable impairment cases: “Under the influence” means that the defendant consumed some (alcohol) (drug of abuse) (combination of alcohol and...

20 April

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“Weed Day” How Did 420 Get It’s Name?

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April 20th is Weed Day. I am fascinated by the origin of the term "420" and how it became associated with marijuana. There are as many stories about its origin as there are people you ask. Just a short search on Google leads to the following "Weed Day" origin stories.It’s the number of active chemicals in marijuana. It’s teatime in Holland. It has something to do with Hitler’s birthday. It’s those numbers in that Bob Dylan song multiplied. It was like a police code for smoking in progress or something. In 2003, when the California Legislature codified the medical...

05 April

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Felony OVI – Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (VIDEO)

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Felony OVI - Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Felony OVI -Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, O.R.C. 2903.06, is a crime that results from the death of another caused by the defendant’s operating a vehicle while impaired. (a violation of R.C. 4511.19 -OVI) You can also be charge for driving negligently or recklessly under the law. The aggravated vehicular homicide statute encompasses driving an automobile recklessly or negligently (called vehicular homicide) whether or not alcohol played a part in the death. Often, defendants are indicted for multiple counts, with additional counts for each victim of the accident. Felony OVI - Penalties The penalties for an Aggravated Vehicular Homicide...

21 March

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What Happens At Your OVI First Appearance?

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The following will happen when you appear for your OVI First Appearance. At your OVI first appearance you will be called into a big room with many people facing many different types of charges. The Judge, will explain the complaint or charge. This details the offense(s) you are charged with. In addition, the Court must explain it to you if you do not understand the nature of the charge(s).The Judge will also advise you of the potential penalties. Many people will plead guilty to the charges and receive their punishment. We are often confronted with people who regret their OVI arraignment...

19 February

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DWI, DUI, OMVI, OVI, Drunk Driving – Is There Any Difference?

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DWI, DUI, OMVI, OVI, Drunk Driving - Is There Any Difference? Spoiler Alert: DWI, DUI, OMVI and OVI all mean the same thing. Operating a vehicle under the influence alcohol violates Ohio Revised Code 4511.19. Colloquially, the most common way to describe drunk driving is by referring to it as a DUI. In addition, news organizations use the term DWI. DWI (driving while impaired) is also frequently used to describe drunk driving.Here in Ohio we don't use DWI, DUI or OMVI to describe the legal charge. In 1982, Ohio enacted a law that refers to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs...

31 January

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You Have Rights! Use Them!

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You Have Rights! You have rights - use them! A typical DUI/OVI stop starts with a probable cause traffic stop. Depending on the time of day, the location or the way you are driving, the officer may begin the encounter believing that you are possibly "19" (police shorthand for a possible R.C. 4511.19 (DUI) violation). Probable cause for the stop can be anything from severe weaving or crashing all the way down to something as de minimus as a license plate light out. The officer's true purpose in pulling you over cannot be questioned if there is even a minor violation...

16 January

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Arrested for Physical Control?

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What is a Physical Control charge? https://youtu.be/JaywvEoqoIMIn this Video Charles Rowland explains what the physical control option is for a DUI in Ohio.Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4511.194 (effective Jan. 1, 2005), it is illegal to be in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. "Physical Control" is defined as being in the driver's seat of a car and having possession of the vehicle's keys. Physical Control does not require that the vehicle have ever been driven or even started. Under the statute, having the keys within reach will satisfy the definition of having “physical control.” This is a growing problem...

05 September

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Presumption of Innocence? Not For OVI

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The History of The Presumption of Innocence The presumption of innocence, Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat.It is the principle that one is considered innocent unless proven guilty. It dates back to the very foundations of western jurisprudence. The sixth century Digest of Justinian provides, as a general rule of evidence:"Proof lies on him who asserts, not on him who denies."The presumption requires that the prosecution has the obligation to prove each element of the offense. They must prove each beyond a reasonable doub. The accused bears no burden of proof. This is often expressed in the phrase innocent until proven...

24 July

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Binge Drinking and College Culture – Dayton DUI

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Binge Drinking - What Is The Problem? Some opponents of alcohol consumption target the problem of binge drinking on college campuses. While there is no consensus on what "binge drinking" is, we know that college students do a lot of it. Binge drinking is the current target of temperance proponents. It is blamed for everything from sexual assaults to deaths from consumption. When a person consumes heavily, with the intention of achieving intoxication above .08% BAC, they are "binge drinking" according to critics. 74.4 percent of the time they are doing it with beer. (Nami, et.al. 2004). Wine bingers are rare....

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