04 November

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DUI Checkpoints: Are They Justified (Still)?

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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Sobriety Checkpoints, Michigan v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444 (1990) In 1986, the Michigan State Police Department created a sobriety checkpoint program aimed at reducing drunk driving within the state. The program included guidelines governing the location of roadblocks and the amount of publicity to be given to the operation. Before the first roadblock went into effect, Rick Sitz, a licensed Michigan driver, challenged the checkpoints and sought declaratory and injunctive relief. Sitz was victorious in the Michigan lower courts. In a 6-to-3 decision, the Court held that the roadblocks did not violate the Fourth Amendment. Chief Justice William...

01 November

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Underage Consumption in Ohio

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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...

13 October

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Warren County Court in Warren County Ohio

Posted by Dayton DUI

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Handling Cases in Warren County For Over 16 Years If you are arrested for misdemeanor DUI (now called OVI; operating a vehicle while impaired) in Warren County, your case will be heard in the Warren County Court. Located at 550 Justice Drive, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, the Warren County Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor offenses (including misdemeanor DUI’s) arising in the following villages: Harveysburg, Maineville, Morrow, South Lebanon, Springboro and Waynesville, along with the following townships: Clearcreek, Hamilton, Harlan, Massie, Salem, Union, Washington and Wayne. Note, however, that the city of Springboro operates the Springboro Mayor’s Court. The Warren County Court is...

10 September

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Springboro Mayor’s Court Allows On-Line Payments

Posted by Dayton DUI

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The Springboro Mayor's Court allows for the payment of fines on its website. If you have a case in the Springboro Mayor's Court you can find assistance at the court website [HERE] or by calling (937) 748-4367. The Sprinboro Mayor's Court is located at 329 West Central Avenue, Springboro, Ohio 45066. The Magistrate who will hear your case is the Honorable Jeffrey T. Kirby. The Clerk of Court is Linda Volpe and she can be reached at (937) 748-9782, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. for information regarding payouts of traffic violations. Any other information that you need can...

18 February

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Lebanon DUI, Springboro DUI, Middletown DUI and coverage for Warren County, Ohio

Posted by Dayton DUI

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Charles M. Rowland II serves Warren County and developed websites covering Springboro and Lebanon and Middletown to provide practical information regarding Springboro, Lebanon, Mason, Middletown, Franklin and Warren County's tough drunk driving law. Here you will find information on DUI (now called OVI) law in all of the courts of Warren County. If you find yourself accused of a crime contact Charles M. Rowland II at the number provided above or on the after-hours DUI HOTLINE 937-776-2671. If you've been charged with DUI, it's important that you consult an attorney immediately before you lose your rights! Charles M. Rowland II has...

10 July

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Springboro OVI Checkpoint Tonight (July 10)

Posted by Dayton DUI

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the Springboro Police Dept. and the Clearcreek Twp. Police Dept., has announced there will be an OVI checkpoint on Saturday, July 10. It will be on Ohio 741 between Pennyroyal and Lytle-Five Points roads in Springboro. If you need an Ohio OVI attorney who has experience defending drivers detained in a roadside sobriety checkpoint, contact Charles M. Rowland II at 937-318-1DUI (318-1384), 1-888-ROWLAND (888-769-5263) or text DaytonDUI (one word) to 50500. ...

09 July

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Dayton Sobriety Checkpoint Update (July 9-11)

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Checkpoint tonight in Springboro. It will happen from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on State Route 741, between Pennyroyal Road and Lytle-Five Points Road.There are no checkpoints scheduled this weekend in Greene County according to Ohio State Highway Patrol in Greene County.There are no sobriety checkpoints scheduled in Montgomery County this weekend according to Montgomery County Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Montgomery County Combined DUI Task Force. There will be saturation patrols aplenty!No checkpoints scheduled for Springfield according to Ohio State Highway Patrol, Clark County.Charles M. Rowland II has successfully defended clients stopped at sobriety checkpoints. If you need...

27 September

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Warren County DUI Checkpoint Targets NFL Fans

Posted by Dayton DUI

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[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption]SEPTEMBER 27, 2009: If you plan on driving north after today's Steelers/Bengal game, be prepared for a sobriety checkpoint which will take place along Ohio 741 (Kings Mills Road) in Deerfield Township from 7 to 10 p.m. today. The checkpoint will be at the intersection of Courseview Drive, just west of Interstate 71. For a frame of reference, this is just north of the Kings Island Amusement Park. The Warren County sheriff’s office and the Mason Police Department will help state troopers by conducting saturation patrols in surrounding...

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