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Charles M. Rowland II, DaytonDUI

January 31st, 2013

Charles M. Rowland II

Headshot 2010 Low ResCharles M. Rowland II maintains an established DUI/OVI practice, representing the accused drunk driver in State and Federal Courts in the Miami Valley and throughout Ohio. An attorney since 1995, Charles Rowland dedicates his practice exclusively to representing the accused drunk driver and has worked to amass more credentials than any attorney in his field.

DUI/OVI CREDENTIALS

Charles served as the Xenia City Prosecutor and has served as a “Special Prosecutor” on high-profile felony cases.  Charles is a proud member of the National College for DUI defense and in 2006 attended the intensive seminar on DUI law at Harvard University.  National Patent Analytical Systems has certified Charles Rowland in the operation, diagnostic verification and calibration of the BAC DataMaster Breath Alcohol Testing Instrument. Charles has been qualified by the United States government as an expert witness on evidential breath testing and has testified in court martial proceedings.  In 2007, Charles Rowland was the first private attorney in the State of Ohio certificated on the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath testing machine.  In 2009 and 2012, Charles Rowland attended the National College for DUI Defense Annual Scientific Evidence Seminar where he received training on the Intoxilyzer 5000 and further training on the Intoxilyzer 8000.  Charles M. Rowland II was the first attorney in the United States to earn a certificate in Forensic Sobriety Assessment. FSA certification requires proficiency in the scientific principles and research relating to sobriety testing in a DUI/OVI stop.  It subsumes the NHTSA training (knowledge of the NHTSA manual is required) and greatly extends it.  Charles Rowland is currently the only lawyer in Ohio to hold FSA certification.  In 2010, Charles M. Rowland II attended the most current NHTSA training wherein he was trained to administer and evaluate the standardized field sobriety tests . This is the same NHTSA/SFST training course that law enforcement officers are trained in nationwide and testify to in court.  Charles is a frequent speaker and a prolific writer on all matters related to DUI defense.  In 2011, Charles spoke to the Dayton Bar Association on evidential breath testing and in 2012 Charles was honored to be one of only two DUI defense attorneys chosen to speak to Ohio’s prosecuting attorneys at the Ohio Municipal Law Institute.  He continues to provide help to the Greene County Career Center Police Academy by conducting cross-examination/courtroom training for new officers as part of their ADAP/NHTSA training.  He has been chosen as AVVO’s “Client’s Choice” for DUI defense (2012) and as as a Dayton SuperLawyer (2013).  Charles M. Rowland II dedicates his practice to defending the accused drunk driver.

CREDENTIALS BEYOND THE COURTROOM

In addition to awards and certificates, Charles M. Rowland II has a wealth of real-life experience.  He was the 2004 Ohio State Bar Foundation recipient of the Community Service Award for Attorneys under 40 years old. In 2005, Charles Rowland was given the singular honor of being named a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation. In 2006, Charles Rowland presented a seminar on standardized field sobriety testing before the Greene County Bar Association.  Twice-elected to the Beavercreek City School Board, Charles M. Rowland was a co-recipient of the 2006 Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce Public Education Award.  Charles also served as President of the Board of Directors of TCN-BHS, Greene County’s Drug and Alcohol provider from 2003-2005.  In 2008, he contributed to a revision to Anderson’s Ohio Civil Practice along with the judges of the Greene County Common Pleas Court.  He has also been a Wright State University Visiting Professor of Political Science for the University Honors Department.  Charles Rowland has appeared on television, radio and in newspapers, authoring DUI-related articles for the popular “Ask an Attorney” section of the Xenia Daily Gazette, the Beavercreek News Current and the Fairborn Daily Herald.  Charles Rowland is a proud member of the Clark County, Dayton and Ohio State Bar Association and has served as the President of the Greene County Bar Association from 2008-2009.  In 2012, Charles received the honor of being named a Fellow to the American Bar Foundation.  Charles continues his volunteer work by serving on the Board of Directors of TCN-BHS and advocating for quality education.

EDUCATION

Charles Rowland is a 1988 graduate of Beavercreek High School and a life-long resident of Beavercreek, Ohio. He graduated magna cum laude from Wright State University in 1992, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. Charles earned the degree of University Honors Scholar with Honors from the Political Science Department, received the Academic Letter Award for earning Outstanding Attorney Awards in the WSU Mock Trial Programs, was awarded Phi Kappa Phi distinction and was selected to represent Wright State University as a Student Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

Charles M. Rowland II was awarded the H. E. Ashcroft Memorial Scholarship to attend Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law. While in law school, Charles studied International Law and European Economic Community Law at the University College London, Bentham Faculty of Laws. As an L-2, Charles was a finalist at the National Tax Moot Court Competition in Houston, Texas.  For his efforts he was chosen to serve as an Associate Justice of the Ohio Northern Moot Court Program.  Charles Rowland was named to the prestigious Order of the Barristers for excellence in appellate advocacy. He graduated in the top 25% of his class in 1995 and returned to the Miami Valley to begin his practice.  He is a co-owner of a larger-than-life “Lady Justice Beaver” which stands in the foyer of the Beavercreek Police Department.  The Law Office of Charles M. Rowland II is located at Exit 20, one exit north of the Fairfield Commons Mall on I-675 within ten minutes of the Beavercreek home he grew up in (and the home where his parents still reside), his college (Wright State), his first home, and the home in which he is raising his three amazing kids and his dog Dewey.

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OVI in the Xenia Municipal Court

December 12th, 2012

IF YOU ARE ARRESTED IN XENIA, CEDARVILLE OR BELLBROOK YOUR CASE WILL BE HEARD IN THE XENIA MUNICIPAL COURT

Xenia Municipal Court, and the honorable Michael Murry, has jurisdiction over OVI/DUI violations of any ordinance of any municipal corporation within its territory.  The Xenia Municipal Court has jurisdiction for the cities of Xenia and Bellbrook; the villages of Yellow Springs, Cedarville, Jamestown, Spring Valley, and Bowersville; and the townships of Sugarcreek, Xenia, Cedarville, New Jasper, Silvercreek, Ceasarcreek, Miami, Jefferson, Ross, and Spring Valley. The Court’s jurisdiction also includes four college campuses: Central State University, Wilberforce University, Cedarville College, and Antioch College.  Law enforcement agencies located within the jurisdiction of the court include: Bellbrook Police Department; Cedarville Police Department; Central State University Police Department; Greene County Animal Control; Greene CountySheriff’s Office; Greene County Parks District; Jamestown Police Department; Ohio Department of Parks and Natural Resources; Ohio Department of Wildlife; Ohio State Highway Patrol; Spring Valley Police Department; Sugarcreek Township Police Department; Wilberforce University Police Department; Xenia Police Division; and Yellow Springs Police Department.

Location:
Xenia Municipal Court is located on the second floor of Xenia City Hall, 101 N. Detroit Street,Xenia, Ohio.  This building is located just to the south of the Greene County Courthouse in downtown Xenia.

Hours of Operation:
Hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  Hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.  As of January 1, 2008, Night Court services are no longer provided.
Contact Information:Phone  (937) 376-7290Fax: (937) 376-7288

DUI attorney Charles M. Rowland II dedicates his practice to defending the accused drunk driver in Fairborn, Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Vandalia, Xenia, Miamisburg, Huber Heights, Beavercreek, Centerville and throughout Ohio.  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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DUI In Xenia, Beavercreek or Fairborn? An Overview of Greene County Courts

September 24th, 2012

If you are arrested for DUI/OVI in Greene County, Ohio you will appear in one of the following courts.

  • Greene County Court of Common Pleas: The Greene County Court of Common Pleas is located at 45 N. Detroit St., Xenia, Ohio 45385 in the historic Greene County Courthouse.  The Court is responsible for felony level offenses (including felony level OVI offenses, Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Aggravated Vehicular Assault cases) arising in Greene County, Ohio.  The Greene County Court of Common Pleas is presided over by the Honorable Stephen A. Wolaver (937) 562-5218, and the Honorable Michael A. Buckwalter (937) 562-5217. For information about a specific Greene County Common Pleas case, contact the Clerk of Courts at (937) 562-5290.  Greene County maintain two jail facilities, the Greene County Jail located at 77 East Market Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385, (937) 562-4840 and the Greene County Adult Detention Center, 2295 Greeneway Blvd., Xenia, Ohio 45385, (937) 562-5840.
  • O.V.U.A.C. (Operating a vehicle after underage consumption) and Juvenile OVI offenses are heard in the Greene County Juvenile Court, 2100 Greeneway Blvd., Xenia, Ohio 45385, (937) 562-4000.  The judge of the Greene County Juvenile Court is the Honorable Robert H. Hutcheson.  The Juvenile Detention Center is part of the Greene County Juvenile Court Complex, the west wing of the building, located at 2100 Greene Way Blvd., Xenia, Ohio  45385.
  • The Fairborn Municipal Court, located at at 1148 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324, maintains a copy of its fee schedule on its web site. The Fairborn Municipal Court serves Fairborn, Bath Township, Beavercreek and Beavercreek Township. The court conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases, handles traffic and non-traffic misdemeanors, and civil cases where the money in dispute does not exceed $15,000. The Greene County Common Pleas Court (Xenia) handles felony criminal cases.  You can contact the Fairborn Municipal Court at; (937) 754-3040 or by fax at  (937) 879-4422.  The presiding Judge of the Fairborn Municipal Court is Beth W. Root who became judge of the Fairborn/Beavercreek Municipal Court in January 2008.Fairborn/Beavercreek Municipal Court.
  • The Xenia Municipal Court is located on the second floor of Xenia City Hall, 101 N. Detroit Street. The XMC Probation Department is located at 64 E. Main St.Xenia Municipal Court.  Hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  Hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.  You can contact the Xenia Municipal Court at (937) 376-7290.  The Xenia Municipal Court has jurisdiction for the cities of Xenia and Bellbrook; the villages of Yellow Springs, Cedarville, Jamestown, Spring Valley, and Bowersville; and the townships of Sugarcreek, Xenia, Cedarville, New Jasper, Silvercreek, Ceasarcreek, Miami, Jefferson, Ross, and Spring Valley. The Court’s jurisdiction also includes four college campuses: Central State University, Wilberforce University, Cedarville College, and Antioch College.  Law enforcement agencies located within the jurisdiction of the court include: Bellbrook Police Department; Cedarville Police Department; Central State University Police Department; Greene County Animal Control; Greene County Sheriff’s Office; Greene County Parks District; Jamestown Police Department; Ohio Department of Parks and Natural Resources; Ohio Department of Wildlife; Ohio State Highway Patrol; Sugarcreek Township Police Department; Wilberforce University Police Department; Xenia Police Division; and Yellow Springs Police Department.
  • The Yellow Springs Mayor’s Court hears misdemeanor offenses that occur in the jurisdiction of the Yellow Springs Police Department.  The Yellow Springs Mayor’s Court is held in the Byron Community Center, located at 100 Dayton Street just adjacent to downtown Yellow Springs.  The Byron Community Center also houses the Yellow Springs Police Department, which can be reached at: Non-Emergency: (937) 767-7206 or at dispatch@yso.com. For inquiries regarding court appearances, fine and costs amounts, court procedures and other court matters, you may call the Clerk of Court’s office at (937) 767-3400.  If you wish, you may remove your case from the Yellow Springs Mayor’s Court to the jurisdiction of the Xenia Municipal Court located at 101 N. Detroit St., Xenia, Ohio.  Removal is a decision that should be made only after a complete consultation with an attorney familiar with the Yellow Springs Mayor’s Court and the Xenia Municipal Court.

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 Twitterupdates 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.

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Ohio Drunk Driving Law and the College Student

August 27th, 2012

If you get a DUI while attending an Ohio college or university the effects can be devastating.  It is vital that you speak to an attorney prior to making any legal decision that can affect your future.  Too many frightened and overwhelmed students choose to just plead guilty not knowing the life-long consequences their actions can have.

In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey, 44% of college students reported binge drinking at least once in the two weeks prior to being surveyed.  19% reported frequent binge drinking, and more than half of those admitted to drinking and driving in the 30 days prior to being surveyed. It is not surprising that college students are arrested for DUI in high numbers.  Charles M. Rowland II has helped college students in and around Dayton since 1995.  His experience includes representing students before Judicial Conduct Boards, and having full hearings before institutional investigative bodies.  He as also served as an adjunct professor for the Wright State University Honors Program and as a city prosecuting attorney in Greene County and has represneted students from most, if not all, of the local colleges and universities.  He can help you inside and outside the courtroom to achieve a fair resolution to your case. When the stakes are this high, it is important to discuss your options with a criminal defense lawyer who is experienced in representing college and university students.

On Campus Punishment. All colleges and university take alcohol and drug issues seriously.  If your school chooses to inject itself in your criminal case, the institutional punishment that you will face is spelled out in your Student Code of Conduct.  The decision to take action can depend on factors such as:

  • your previous history with the police,
  • your previous history of institutional infractions
  • the location of your offense (on-campuse or off?),
  • any publicity surrounding your case,
  • your age (did you obtain the alcohol legally?),
  • what major or program you are involved in,
  • whether you are a student-athlete,
  • whether you are involved in a fraternity/sorority,
  • whether you are a “scholarship” student,
  • a prior history of alcohol problems on campus,
  • any property damage,
  • how bad you make the school look to the larger community,
  • injuries to you or others;  and
  • the severity of the impact on the college community

If you have a federal scholarship and you are convicted of ANY drug offense, including a State misdemeanor marijuana charge, you will lose your scholarship for at least one year, and you could lose it permanently. Early reinstatement is possible if certain criteria are satisfied.  Begin your research by looking at your Student Code of Conduct.  Listed below are links to the Student Codes of Conduct of many of the Miami Valley Colleges and Universities

Institutional penalties for drug and/or alcohol offenses may  include: loss of scholarships and federal financial aid; loss of student housing; loss of college-related privileges (attending campus events, library use, etc.; temporary and/or permanent suspension), and you may be put on a probationary period.  The worst offenses may result in permanent expulsion from the school.  Some of these punishments may be levied even if the case does not result in a conviction for DUI.  Some schools show a great deal of leniency and understanding, others are notorious for harsh reactions. Charles is familiar with the special circumstances surrounding a DUI arrest in college.  He knows how awful it is to inform your parents that you were arrested and will work hard to educate and empower you and your family about your case.  He can help with issues caused by family being far away.  He can help get you driving privileges.  He will tell you about costs in a fair and up-front manner.  He will spell out your options about obtaining a “free attorney” either through the local Public Defender’s Office or via your campus pre-paid legal program.  Charles, and the entire staff of DaytonDUI will make you a priority.

Underage Consumption. 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 4301.69(E)(1) provides that “No underage person shall knowingly order, pay for, share the cost of, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume any beer or intoxicating liquor in any public or private place. No underage person shall knowingly be under the influence of any beer or intoxicating liquor in any public place.”

The same section provides for three recognized exceptions to the law, they are set forth below:

  1. If the person is in the “presence of their parent, legal guardian or spouse who is over 21 years old;”
  2. If the alcohol is consumed as part of a recognized religious service; and
  3. If the alcohol is prescribed for medical treatment.

Section 4301.69(E)(2), sets forth a diversion program for underage offenders.  It states, “[i]f the child completes the diversion program to the satisfaction of the court, the court shall dismiss the complaint and order the child’s record in the case sealed under sections 2151.356 to 2151.358 of the Revised Code. If the child fails to satisfactorily complete the diversion program, the court shall proceed with the complaint.”  A child is ineligible for diversion if he or she has previously been diverted.  O.R.C 4301.69(A)-(C) also contain harsh penalties for furnishing alcohol to minors or providing them accommodations in which the “owner or occupant” allows a person to remain while the person is possessing or consuming alcohol.  Many times police will target the owner of a home, apartment or dorm room wherein minors are drinking.  If you are under 18 at the time of your arrest, your case will be prosecuted in the Juvenile Court.  Person under 21, but older than 18 will have their cases heard in the Municipal Court.  Often, resolving the matter in court is not the end of the process.  Most university students face a disciplinary hearing before a university review board or student government panel.

Long-term Ramifications. In addition to dealing with any penalties you may face in school, you have to be mindful of the long-term impact of a DUI conviction.  Most employers now routinely do a background check on candidates.  The job market is increasingly competitive and having a DUI on your record may be the difference in beginning your career or being unemployed.  If the career you are pursuing requires obtaining a professional license, it is even more important to fight your charge. Whether you are pursuing a career in medicine, law, nursing accounting or another profession, the licensing board will scrutinize your criminal record before granting you licensure.  Dayton, being a hub of the aerospace and defense industries, has a large number of employers who will require that applicants be eligible for high level security clearances.  Other jobs may require you to obtain fleet insurance, drive a company car or secure a commercial driver’s license.  A DUI can be a major obstacle.  Parents sometimes tell us that their children should pay the price if they are arrested for drunk driving while at college. Often parents do not realize how steep that price can be.

DUI attorney Charles M. Rowland II dedicates his practice to defending the accused drunk driver in Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Vandalia, Xenia, Miamisburg, Springboro, Huber Heights, Oakwood, Beavercreek, Centerville and throughout Ohio.  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 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. “All I do is DUI”

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DUI And The College Student

May 14th, 2012
Wright State University quad pool

If you get a DUI while attending an Ohio college or university the effects can be devastating.  It is vital that you speak to an attorney prior to making any legal decision that can affect your future.  Too many frightened and overwhelmed students choose to just plead guilty not knowing the life-long consequences their actions can have.

In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey, 44% of college students reported binge drinking at least once in the two weeks prior to being surveyed.  19% reported frequent binge drinking, and more than half of those admitted to drinking and driving in the 30 days prior to being surveyed. It is not surprising that college students are arrested for DUI in high numbers.  Charles M. Rowland II has helped college students in and around Dayton since 1995.  His experience includes representing students before Judicial Conduct Boards, and having full hearings before institutional investigative bodies.  He as also served as an adjunct professor for the Wright State University Honors Program and as a city prosecuting attorney in Greene County and has represneted students from most, if not all, of the local colleges and universities.  He can help you inside and outside the courtroom to achieve a fair resolution to your case. When the stakes are this high, it is important to discuss your options with a criminal defense lawyer who is experienced in representing college and university students.

On Campus Punishment. All colleges and university take alcohol and drug issues seriously.  If your school chooses to inject itself in your criminal case, the institutional punishment that you will face is spelled out in your Student Code of Conduct.  The decision to take action can depend on factors such as:

  • your previous history with the police,
  • your previous history of institutional infractions
  • the location of your offense (on-campuse or off?),
  • any publicity surrounding your case,
  • your age (did you obtain the alcohol legally?),
  • what major or program you are involved in,
  • whether you are a student-athlete,
  • whether you are involved in a fraternity/sorority,
  • whether you are a “scholarship” student,
  • a prior history of alcohol problems on campus,
  • any property damage,
  • how bad you make the school look to the larger community,
  • injuries to you or others;  and
  • the severity of the impact on the college community

If you have a federal scholarship and you are convicted of ANY drug offense, including a State misdemeanor marijuana charge, you will lose your scholarship for at least one year, and you could lose it permanently. Early reinstatement is possible if certain criteria are satisfied.  Begin your research by looking at your Student Code of Conduct.  Listed below are links to the Student Codes of Conduct of many of the Miami Valley Colleges and Universities

Institutional penalties for drug and/or alcohol offenses may  include: loss of scholarships and federal financial aid; loss of student housing; loss of college-related privileges (attending campus events, library use, etc.; temporary and/or permanent suspension), and you may be put on a probationary period.  The worst offenses may result in permanent expulsion from the school.  Some of these punishments may be levied even if the case does not result in a conviction for DUI.  Some schools show a great deal of leniency and understanding, others are notorious for harsh reactions. Charles is familiar with the special circumstances surrounding a DUI arrest in college.  He knows how awful it is to inform your parents that you were arrested and will work hard to educate and empower you and your family about your case.  He can help with issues caused by family being far away.  He can help get you driving privileges.  He will tell you about costs in a fair and up-front manner.  He will spell out your options about obtaining a “free attorney” either through the local Public Defender’s Office or via your campus pre-paid legal program.  Charles, and the entire staff of DaytonDUI will make you a priority.

Underage Consumption. 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 4301.69(E)(1) provides that “No underage person shall knowingly order, pay for, share the cost of, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume any beer or intoxicating liquor in any public or private place. No underage person shall knowingly be under the influence of any beer or intoxicating liquor in any public place.”

The same section provides for three recognized exceptions to the law, they are set forth below:

  1. If the person is in the “presence of their parent, legal guardian or spouse who is over 21 years old;”
  2. If the alcohol is consumed as part of a recognized religious service; and
  3. If the alcohol is prescribed for medical treatment.

Section 4301.69(E)(2), sets forth a diversion program for underage offenders.  It states, “[i]f the child completes the diversion program to the satisfaction of the court, the court shall dismiss the complaint and order the child’s record in the case sealed under sections 2151.356 to 2151.358 of the Revised Code. If the child fails to satisfactorily complete the diversion program, the court shall proceed with the complaint.”  A child is ineligible for diversion if he or she has previously been diverted.  O.R.C 4301.69(A)-(C) also contain harsh penalties for furnishing alcohol to minors or providing them accommodations in which the “owner or occupant” allows a person to remain while the person is possessing or consuming alcohol.  Many times police will target the owner of a home, apartment or dorm room wherein minors are drinking.  If you are under 18 at the time of your arrest, your case will be prosecuted in the Juvenile Court.  Person under 21, but older than 18 will have their cases heard in the Municipal Court.  Often, resolving the matter in court is not the end of the process.  Most university students face a disciplinary hearing before a university review board or student government panel.

Long-term Ramifications. In addition to dealing with any penalties you may face in school, you have to be mindful of the long-term impact of a DUI conviction.  Most employers now routinely do a background check on candidates.  The job market is increasingly competitive and having a DUI on your record may be the difference in beginning your career or being unemployed.  If the career you are pursuing requires obtaining a professional license, it is even more important to fight your charge. Whether you are pursuing a career in medicine, law, nursing accounting or another profession, the licensing board will scrutinize your criminal record before granting you licensure.  Dayton, being a hub of the aerospace and defense industries, has a large number of employers who will require that applicants be eligible for high level security clearances.  Other jobs may require you to obtain fleet insurance, drive a company car or secure a commercial driver’s license.  A DUI can be a major obstacle.  Parents sometimes tell us that their children should pay the price if they are arrested for drunk driving while at college. Often parents do not realize how steep that price can be.

DUI attorney Charles M. Rowland II dedicates his practice to defending the accused drunk driver in Dayton, Springfield, Kettering, Vandalia, Xenia, Miamisburg, Springboro, Huber Heights, Oakwood, Beavercreek, Centerville and throughout Ohio.  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 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. “All I do is DUI”

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