Butler County Area III Court, Case No. TRC 11-4786

Jim ArnoldButler County OVI/DUI, OVI/DUI Traffic Cases, Representative Cases

West Chester Area III OVI/DUI Case

Client was charged by West Chester Police with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol in violation of Ohio Revised Code 4511.19(a)(1)(a), and a marked lane violation. The officer performed standardized field sobriety tests, namely the One Leg Stand, the Walk and Turn and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus tests, which the trooper indicated the Client performed poorly. Client submitted to a breath test which resulted in a .000 BAC. Client was asked to submit to urine chemical test for drugs, which revealed non-prescribed drugs in her urine.   Counsel was able to negotiate a plea to a reduced charge of Reckless Operation.