Clermont County Municipal Court Case Number 2014 TRC 2225

Client was charged by Ohio State Patrol with Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (OVI)  in violation of Ohio Revised Code section 4511.19(A)(1)(a), and Operating a Motor vehicle with a prohibited level of alcohol in his blood as measured by the DataMaster breath testing instrument, measuring a .110 (BAC), a “low tier” OVI, in violation of Ohio Revised Code section 4511.19(A)(1)(d), both misdemeanors of the first degree, and failing to have a front license plate in violation of Ohio Revised Code section 4503.21, a minor misdemeanor.    Client submitted to the standardized field sobriety tests, which the trooper indicated were performed poorly.   Counsel was able to work out a plea arrangement to a reduced charge of Reckless Operation.