If you want to receive updated information on OVI checkpoints,  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 mobile device/smartphone in the location you choose in the Miami Valley.  In the past month we have alerted our followers to the State Route 35 traffic initiative and three local sobriety checkpoints.  You should also know that we respect your trust and we will never send you irrelevant information and/or advertisements.  This service is free and available to the general public.

You can also put DaytonDUI on your Android Smart phone via the DaytonDUI app.  The app helps you know your rights and know yourself by providing a drink tally so that you do not overindulge.  You can send safe drinking tips to friends or use the app to find the nearest taxi for a safe trip home.  The app brings you the best of DaytonDUI’s video and audio content and gives you a chance to take pictures and record memories so that you can aid in your own defense.  Our sincere desire is to make our roads a safer place.

Contact Charles Rowland by phone at 937-318-1DUI (937-318-1384), 937-879-9542, or toll-free at 1-888-ROWLAND (1-888-769-5263).  For after-hours help contact our 24/7 DUI HOTLINE at 937-776-2671.  Immediate help is available by filling out this CONTACT form.  For information about Dayton DUI sent directly to your mobile device, text DaytonDUI (one word) to 50500.  Follow DaytonDUI on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DaytonDUI or Get Twitter updates via SMS by texting follow DaytonDUI to 40404. DaytonDUI is also available on Facebook and you can access updates by becoming a fan of Dayton DUI/OVI Defense.  You can also email Charles Rowland at: CharlesRowland@CharlesRowland.com or write to us at 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324.

Related articles

• Arrested for OVI in Darke County?
• Will Ohio Lower The Legal Limit for OVI?
• The Wright State Three-Day Weekend Intervention Program (by DaytonDUI)
• Dayton DUI Answers The Question, “Should I Blow?”

The app is our latest attempt to stay on the cutting edge of DUI defense and provide our clients with exceptional service.  If you like the app, take time to sign up for our free text alert service which provides timely information on OVI checkpoints and law enforcement activities in and around the Miami Valley.  You can also join us on Facebook and Twitter.  Like video?  Try the DaytonDUI channel on YouTube.  You can reach us 24/7 on the DaytonDUI Hotline at (937) 776-2671.  Of course, I am partial to the Dayton DUI blog which has been my flagship service since 2005.  At DaytonDUI, we work very hard to bring you the best service that a DUI attorney can provide.  Please consider our service if you, or someone you love, is accused of drunk driving.

Related articles

• Arrested For OVI in Miamisburg? West Carrollton? Miami Township?(daytondui.com)

  ---

• Are the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Fair to Fatter People?(daytondui.com)

  ---

• The Reality of an Ohio DUI Arrest(daytondui.com)

  ---

• MADD Fights For DADDS Technology Study In Senate Transportation Bill(daytondui.com)

  ---

• DUI Case Law Update: State v. Houck (daytondui.com)
• DUI Law: What Should I Say? (daytondui.com)
• You Have The Right To Remain Silent (daytondui.com)
• Ohio OVI Breath Testing – Bigger Is Better? (daytondui.com)
• DUI Blood & Urine Testing: Understanding Gas Chromatography (daytondui.com)

To blow or not to blow, that is the question

Can you answer “TRUE” to ALL of the following questions? If so, you can politely DECLINE any police test(s) of your blood, breath, or urine with minimum impact.  Be prepared and know your rights.

a. I am an Ohio license holder, 21 years or older; AND

b. I was not involved in an accident involving possible death or to serious injury to ANYBODY, even members of my family, pedestrians or passengers; AND

c. I do not have a commercial driver’s license (CDL); AND

d. No matter where I currently have a license to drive, I have had no prior drunk driving convictions or deferred pleas for DUI in ANY state within 6 years (from the date of conviction until now).

Refusing a chemical test can result in harsh penalties which includes a one-year license suspension, but your attorney can fight to get this reduced.  In some courts your refusal may be held strictly against you and in others you may be able to get a reduced suspension despite your refusal.  In State v. Hill, 2009-Ohio-2468, the Appellate Court upheld the right of a trial court to enhance a penalty based on a refusal to take the chemical test. In most circumstances, a refusal to take a chemical test will result in a longer hard-time suspension (30 days rather than 15 days without any driving privileges). [see the Automatic License Suspension section of this blog].  You should also engage in an honest assessment of your alcohol consumption. If you risk testing over Ohio’s “super-OVI” threshold (over a .17% BAC) you may do harm by taking the test.  Take these factors into account when making your decision to blow or not to blow.

Any criminal defense attorney would rather have less evidence against you rather than more, but giving blanket advice to refuse the chemical test is a mistake.  Be prepared to make the best decision for you.  You can also plan ahead by storing my contact information in your smart phone: (937)776-2671.

Contact Charles Rowland by phone at 937-318-1DUI (937-318-1384), 937-879-9542, or toll-free at 1-888-ROWLAND (1-888-769-5263).  For after-hours help contact our 24/7 DUI HOTLINE at 937-776-2671.Immediate help is available by filling out the CONTACT form on any of these pages.  For information about Dayton DUI sent directly to your mobile device, text DaytonDUI (one word) to 50500.  Follow DaytonDUI on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DaytonDUI or Get Twitter updates via SMS by texting follow DaytonDUI to 40404. DaytonDUI is also available on Facebook and you can access updates by becoming a fan of Dayton DUI/OVI Defense.  You can also email Charles Rowland at: CharlesRowland@DaytonDUI.com or write to us at 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324.

Related articles

• Are the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Fair to Fatter People?
• Will I Have “Party Plates?” (by DaytonDUI)
• Kettering Bans Texting While Driving
• Scientific Defenses to an OVI: The GERD Defense
• DUI Science and More Faulty Breath Machine Assumptions
• MADD Calls For No Refusal Weekends and Interlock Devices
• MADD’s Historic Push For A .05% Alcohol Limit

• NO REFUSAL Checkpoint tonight in Dayton (Dec. 9th) (daytondui.com)
• Case Law Update: State v. Kitzler (daytondui.com)
• DUI Science: Fat vs. Thin/Man vs. Woman/Young vs. Old (daytondui.com)

 Phyllis Cole, M.A., Director
Center for Interventions, Treatment and Addictions Research
110 Medical Sciences Building
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435

(937) (937) 775-3050
Fax: (937) 775-2629
E-mail: wip@wright.edu

You can also access PROGRAM DATES, get on-line REGISTRATION FORMS, learn the RULES & REGULATIONS, get DIRECTIONS to the W.I.P. program, and learn WHAT TO EXPECT. Here are some frequently asked questions about the Wright State Weekend Intervention Program.

Is the WIP like jail?

No, WIP isn’t like jail. Ohio’s drunk driving law is a tough one though, and because we know this has been a difficult time for you, we make sure WIP is not like jail. At WIP, you are treated as a “client” of the program, not a criminal. This means you’ll be treated with dignity and respect by WIP staff members.

Why should I attend this program? I’m not an alcoholic!

WIP is not an alcoholic rehabilitation program. We don’t label our clients or assume that they have drinking problems. WIP is for people who are in trouble with the law because of alcohol. Part of your weekend will be spent in movies and lectures that will provide information with which you can make more informed decisions about drinking. You’ll also spend some time in small group discussions and individual consultation with our professional staff. These professionals will assist you in developing a plan that will help you stay out of trouble in the future. We provide some quiet time for rest and personal reflection as well.

How will attending your program help me?

We believe it can help you in several ways. First, it will allow you to fulfill your obligation to the court. Second, a state certified defensive driving course offered by WIP may allow you to earn a two-point credit on your driving record. Most importantly, though, is the fact that WIP can help you form a plan of action to stay out of this type of trouble. A recent study showed that OVI offenders who participated in WIP and followed the plan of action they worked out with their counselors were less likely to get another OVI. Of course, you’ll get out of the experience what you’re willing to put into it.

Who will know I attend WIP and what happened there?

In a word, no one. WIP will only release information about you after receiving your permission in writing. We take our clients’ confidentiality and privacy very seriously at WIP. In fact, we are even bound by federal and state laws to protect it.

Is the WIP certified?

Yes. The WIP is certified by Ohio’s Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services. As a certified program, the WIP conforms to all appropriate state regulations.

How is the Wright State School of Medicine involved?

The Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University is WIP’s home. An official program of the School of Medicine, WIP is part of Wright State’s commitment to our community’s health and well-being. The WIP also educates medical students about drinking and drug problems and provides opportunities for research.

Who pays for the WIP?

The fees our clients pay cover many program costs, including food, accommodations, materials, and professional services. Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine underwrites all other costs.

When do I have to pay for this?

We expect full payments two weeks prior to your scheduled date to attend WIP. Payment can be made by certified check or money order, or for your convenience, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. We would be pleased to respond to further questions you have regarding fees.

If you have additional questions about the Wright State Weekend Intervention Program, contact Charles Rowland by phone at 937-318-1DUI (937-318-1384), 937-879-9542, or toll-free at 1-888-ROWLAND (1-888-769-5263).  For after-hours help contact our 24/7 DUI HOTLINE at 937-776-2671.  Immediate help is available by filling out this CONTACT form.  For information about Dayton DUI sent directly to your mobile device, text DaytonDUI (one word) to 50500.  Follow DaytonDUI on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DaytonDUI or Get Twitter updates via SMS by texting follow DaytonDUI to 40404. DaytonDUI is also available on Facebook and you can access updates by becoming a fan of Dayton DUI.  You can also email Charles Rowland at: CharlesRowland@CharlesRowland.com or write to us at 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324.

Related articles

• Ohio Drunk Driving Law and the College Student
• Top 10 Rules For Dealing With The Ohio BMV
• Prior DUI Offenses (Federal and Out-of-State)
• DaytonDUI And The Continuing Problems With the Intoxilyzer 8000

According to officials, the program is a big success. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 43 out of 50 states have shown “increased seat belt use” since the program was started in 2003. Officials know this from officers’ observations and from telephone surveys, conducted after a campaign, in which citizens report that they wear their seat belts more often and are more afraid of getting ticketed if they don’t.  Click it or Ticket also probably has converts among lawmakers looking for ways to raise cash because the program makes money for states. 

If you are ticketed during this law enforcement initiative, contact Charles M. Rowland II and Mark Babb at (937) 318-1384.  You can also find valuable information about Ohio traffic law, speeding, reckless operation, driving under suspension and OVI at the appropriate sections of the Dayton DUI blog.

Related articles

• Click It or Ticket Campaign (abc22now.com)
• ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforced (wiscnews.com)
• Click It or Ticket: The Annual Seatbelt Ticketing Blitz (businessweek.com)