27 October

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DADSS Will Search You Every Time You Get In Your Car

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...

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...

11 August

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Juvenile Driving Suspensions

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JUVENILE DRIVING SUSPENSIONS ARE HARSH!If you are the parent of a juvenile and he or she admits to a violation of law he or she may face very harsh penalties that affect their ability to drive. If a child has been adjudicated unruly, delinquent, or a juvenile traffic offender for having committed any act that, if committed by an adult, would be a drug abuse offense, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles suspends the child's license until they are 18 years old. ORC Sections 2151.354 & 4510.032(C)(1). The suspension will stay in stay in place until the child turns 18 or...

05 August

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Greene County, Ohio Law Enforcement Agencies (with links)

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Listed below are the names, addresses and phone numbers, including links, to the law enforcement agencies in Greene County, Ohio. If you are arrested for OVI in Greene County, Ohio and need to get information about your case (such as police reports or information about vehicle impoundment) contact the numbers below. Charles M. Rowland II has been an attorney in Greene County, Ohio for over fifteen years. He has been the President of the Greene County Bar Association and has served on the board of Greene County's Mental Health & Drug and Alcohol Treatment provider (TCN-BHS). Contact Charles M. Rowland...

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 July

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Distracted Driving or Drunk Driving?

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Often, an officer's testimony of erratic driving is the most devastating piece of evidence against a person charged with DUI. Just as often, DUI defense attorneys will overlook this evidence or make the decision not to cross examine on the issue, lest attention of the bad driving be highlighted before the jury. This article will examine ways to attack "bad driving" and place it in a proper context so that the jury will see the defendant's actions as normal.Distracted driving has become a major issue in America. Newer cars are loaded with complex audio systems, compact disc changers, navigation systems,...

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