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New Year’s Eve By The Numbers

January 3rd, 2012
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According to this storyin the Dayton Daily News, New Year’s Eve was safe. “There were relatively few OVI arrests, and the Dayton Daily News had received no reports of traffic fatalities directly attributed to drunken driving Saturday night as of Sunday afternoon.”  The most active State Highway Patrol Post was Montgomery County which made seven OVI arrests over the weekend.  Miami County OSP made three arrests, Warren County OSP made one and Greene County made no OVI arrests over the New Year’s Eve weekend. “Police departments from Beavercreek to Vandalia and down through Franklin also reported an uneventful New Year’s Eve, with few drunken driving arrests. In Kettering, police held an OVI Task Force on Friday night and stopped a number of drunken drivers, but Kettering reported zero OVI arrests on Saturday night.”  WDTN reported that Dayton Police  was very active this weekend making twenty OVI arrests while Piqua saw four arrests and Wapakoneta had only two.

Not widely reported is that the OSP and local agencies did not hold OVI checkpoints, but instead relied on tried-and-true police enforcement tactics such as “saturation patrols” and putting extra officers on the street.  Now that we are achieving record levels of safety, perhaps courageous officers will come out against OVI checkpoints as ineffective and expensive as compared to saturation patrols.  There is also a good argument that OVI roadblocks have engendered anger and distrust among the public whereas officers who pull over dangerous drivers are perceived as the heroes they truly are.  A good example is Kettering.  Kettering rarely has checkpoints, but the police are active in making the roads safe by conducting OVI “stings” at appropriate times during the year.  My New Year’s resolution is to  continue to fight to end checkpoints and fight for clients who are falsely accused of the highly politicized crime of drunk driving.

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Miami County Ohio DUI Information (Troy, Piqua & Tipp City)

July 9th, 2011

INFORMATION ON THE MIAMI COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT

One of the most beautiful buildings in Ohio is the Miami County Courthouse, home of the Miami County Municipal Court [link].  The court is located on Main St., in downtown Troy, Ohio (address mail to “Courthouse”) and is open from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday.  The Judges of the Miami Municipal Court are the honorable Elizabeth Gutmann and Mel Kemmer.  Gary Zuhl serves as the Court’s Magistrate.  The court allows the public to access cases [look up cases here] for review and provides court rules [link] and information on various court programs.  If you are arrested for misdemeanor OVI anywhere in Miami County, your case will be heard in this building.

Contact the court by phone at (937) 440-3910.  The Miami County Jail is 201 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373 and can be reached by phone at (937) 440-3961.  Should you have reason to speak with the Miami County Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Gary Nasal’s Office can be reached at (937) 440-5960.

Ohio DUI attorney Charles M. Rowland II dedicates his practice to defending the accused drunk driver.  He has the credentials and the experience to win your case and has made himself the Miami Valley’s choice for DUI defense.  Contact Charles Rowland by phone at 937-318-1DUI (937-318-1384), 937-879-9542, or toll-free at 1-888-ROWLAND (888-769-5263).  For after-hours help contact our 24/7 DUI HOTLINE at 937-776-2671.  For information about Dayton DUI sent directly to your mobile device, text DaytonDUI (one word) to 50500.  Follow DaytonDUI on Twitter @DaytonDUI or Get Twitter updates via SMS by texting DaytonDUI to 40404. DaytonDUI is also available on Facebook, www.facebook.com/daytondui and on the DaytonDUI channel on YouTube.  You can also email Charles Rowland at: CharlesRowland@DaytonDUI.com or write to us at 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324.

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Miami Valley Municipal Court Finder

May 16th, 2011

If you are arrested for OVI in the Miami Valley, your case will most likely be heard in a municipal court.  Click on the below links to access the municipal court’s web site .  If you need to find a qualified OVI attorney, check out www.DaytonDUI.com or contact Charles M. Rowland II HERE.

Montgomery County Municipal Courts

Greene County Municipal Courts

Clark County Municipal Court (covering all of Clark County, Ohio)

Miami County Municipal Court (covering all of Miami County, Ohio)

Preble County Municipal Court (covering all of Preble County, Ohio)

Shelby County Municipal Court (covering all of Shelby County, Ohio)

Warren County Municipal Courts

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Ohio OVI Law: What is an Arraignment?

February 15th, 2011

The first hearing in an Ohio DUI case is the arraignment.  Ohio arraignments are governed by Rule 8 of the Ohio Traffic Rules (Traf. R. 8).  The purpose of the arraignment is to assure that the accused is aware of the charges against him or her, and that the accused is made aware of his or her rights. (Traf. R. 8(B)) At this hearing, the court will, in open court, read the charge and ask the defendant to enter a plea.  Prior to asking for a plea the arraigning judge must be satisfied that the accused understands (1) the right to counsel, (2) the right to bail, (3) that the accused need not make any statement and that any statment he or she does make may be used against them, (4) the right to a jury trial, and (5) that a conviction will result in a record being sent to the BMV and become a part of his or her permanent driving record. (Traf. R. 8(D)).

In most courts, an attorney is permitted to file papers with the court announcing his representation of the defendant, thereby vacating the need for a formal in-court arraignment.  Ask your DUI attorney if your attendance at the arraignment will be required.  If you do attend, the arraignment will be a very quick process wherein your attorney leads you to a podium, waives reading of the charge and enters a not guilty plea on your behalf.  Matters of bond may, or may not be addressed at an arraignment.  It is not common for your defense attorney to see the prosecutor who will handle your case and reach a resolution at the arraignment.  Usually, issues of discovery and plea negotiations will take place later at the pre-trial hearing.

Some people have preconceived notions about the arraignment.  For instance, some clients believe that it will be held against them if they do not attend the hearing.  I have never heard of this being the case.  If the court wishes for the defendant to attend, it will become part of the court rules.  Other clients think that the press will be present.  This is usually not the case and your attorney will be able to tell you if such press coverage could be expected.  Still other clients think that the judge will be rude, harsh or judgmental from the bench during the arraignment.  Again, this will rarely if ever happen.

The following local municipal  courts do not require that the accused attend the arraignment if they have obtained counsel and proper paperwork has been filed: Dayton Municpal Court, Montgomery County Municipal Court, Eastern Division, Montgomery County Municipal Court, Western Division, Vandalia Municipal Court, Miamisburg Municipal Court, Kettering Municipal Court, Oakwood Municipal Court, Fairborn Municipal Court (including Beavercreek), Xenia Municipal Court, Miami County Municipal Court, Eaton Municipal Court, Madison County Municipal Court, Washington Court House Municipal Court and the Clark County Municipal Court.  If you are to appear in Common Pleas Court you will be required to attend the arraignment.  Please speak to DUI lawyer Charles M. Rowland II as all of these court rules are subject to change.

If you find yourself facing an OVI charge in the Miami Valley, please contact OVI attorney Charles M. Rowland II for a free initial consultation.  Call (937)318-1DUI [318-1384] or 1-888-ROWLAND [888-769-5263].  You can follow us on facebook [www.facebook.com/daytondui] and on Twitter @DaytonDUI or receive text updates on developing issues in DUI law by signing up for text alerts on this blog. “All I do is DUI defense.”

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Dayton Ohio DUI Defense: Where Do You Practice?

November 8th, 2010

Charles M. Rowland II (www.DaytonDUI.com) has an extensive drunk driving defense practice which has allowed him to handle cases throughout Ohio. His primary base of operations remains the Miami Valley area which includes the following jurisdictions.

Greene County: We provide services in Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Bowersville, Cedarville, Fairborn, Jamestown, Kettering, Shawnee Hills, Spring Valley, Wilberforce, Wright-Patterson AFB, Xenia and Yellow Springs. You can also visit www.BeavercreekDUI.com, www.BellBrookDUI.com, www.FairbornDUI.com, www.KetteringDui.com, www.WrightPattersonDUI.com,  www.XeniaDUI.com,  www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com

Greene County is served by the Fairborn Municipal Court and the Xenia Municipal Court.

Montgomery County: Dayton DUI services all of Montgomery County including Brookville, Carlisle, Centerville, Clayton, Dayton, Englewood, Farmersville, Germantown, Huber Heights, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, New Lebanon, Oakwood, Phillipsburg, Riverside, Springboro, Trotwood, Union, Vandalia and West Carrollton. You can also visit www.DaytonDUI.com, www.ClaytonDUI.com, www.HuberHeightsDUI.com, www.KetteringDUI.com, www.MiamisburgDUI.com, www.MoraineDUI.com, www.OakwoodDUI.com, www.SpringboroDUI.com, www.TrotwoodDUI.com, www.VandaliaDUI.com, www.WestCarrolltonDUI.com,  www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com

Montgomery County is served by the Datyon Municipal Court, the Kettering Municipal Court, the Miamisburg Municipal Court, the Oakwood Municipal Court, the Vandalia Municipal Court and the Montgomery County Court with locations in Huber Heights and New Lebanon.

Clark County: SpringfieldDUI is active in Clark County. This Court’s Jurisdiction includes all parts of Springfield, New Carlisle, Enon, South Charleston, Catawba, Clifton, Crystal Lakes, Donnelsville, Green Meadows, Holiday Valley, Lawrenceville, Medway, North Hampton, Northridge, Park Layne, South Vienna and Tremont City. Please also visit Clark County  DUI websites at  www.SpringfieldDUI.com,, www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com

Clark County is served by the Clark County Municipal Court

Madison County:  My firm also serves Choctaw Lake, London, Midway, Mount Sterling, Plain City, South Solon and West Jefferson. Please also visit our sites at www.LondonDUI.com, www.drivingundersuspension.com, www.recklessoperation.com, www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com

Madison County is served by the Madison County Municipal Court.

Fayette County: Charles M. Rowland II also serves Bloomingburg, Jeffersonville, Milledgeville, New Holland, Octa and Washington Court House. Please also visit our firm sites at www.WashingtonCourtHouseDUI.com, www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com

Fayette County is served by the Washington Courthouse Municipal Court.

Warren County: In Warren County, Charles Rowland serves Blanchester, Butlerville, Calisle, Corwin, Franklin, Harveysburg, Lebanon, Loveland, Maineville, Mason, Middletown, Monroe, Morrow, Pleasant Plain, Springboro, South Lebanon, Waynesville and the townships of Clearcreek, Deerfield, Franklin, Hamilton, Harlan, Massie, Salem, Turtlecreek, Union, Washington and Wayne. Please also visit our sites at www.LebanonDUI.com, www.MiddletownDUI.com, www.SpringboroDUI.com, www.HamiltonDUI.com,  www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com

Warren County is served by the Franklin Municipal Court, the Mason Municipal Court, the Lebanon Municipal Court and the Warren County Court.

Miami County: Firm services are available in Casstown, Covington, Fletcher, Huber Heights, Laura, Ludlow Falls, Piqua, Pleasant Hill, Potsdam, Tipp City, Troy, Union, West Milton and the townships of Newberry, Newton, Elizabeth, Washington, Concord, Union, Spring Creek, Staunton, Monroe, Brown, Lost Creek, and Bethel. Also, please visit www.HuberHeightsDUI.com, www.PiquaDUI.com, www.TippCityDUI.com, www.TroyDUI.com, www.drivingundersuspension.com, www.recklessoperation.com, www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com

Miami County is served by the Miami County Municipal Court.

Clinton County: Services from Charles Rowland  are also available in Clinton County, which includes Blanchester, Clarksville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Midland, New Vienna, Prt William, Sabina, Wilmington, and the townships of Adams, Chester, Clark, Green, Jefferson, Liberty, Manon, Richland, Union, Vernon, Washington, Wayne, Wilson, Cuba, Lees Creek, and Reesville. Also visit us at www.WilmingtonDUI.com,  www.OhioDUIdefense.com or www.CharlesRowland.com 

Clinton County is served by the Clinton County Municipal Court.

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