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February 21, 2015

Ohio OVI Enforcement Statistics Year-To-Date

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released year-to-date statistics on its Ohio OVI Enforcement. 2014 saw 2,100 arrests for OVI. There was an increase in 2015 to 2,367 arrests. Greene County saw arrests jump from 25 in 2014 to 47 this year. Montgomery County jumped from 58 arrests in 2014 to 72 this year. In Clark County the OSP arrested 26 people by this time in 2014 and 32 so far this year.

2015 looks like a bad year to forget to wear your seatbelt with a huge jump of 8,278 arrest vs 6,796 last year. Drug arrests are also significantly up again in 2015 with 1,275 arrested compared to 1,009 last year. Interestingly the OSP seems to be doing fewer motorists assists. They have done 29,725 motorists assist so far in 2015 while having done 44,131 by this same point in 2014.

The great news from the statistics is that Ohio roadways continue to be very safe compared to any point in our history. Fatal crashes have increased by only one over this point last year. Keep up the good driving, always designate a sober driver, don’t text and drive and make Ohio a great place to live.

Ohio OVI attorney Charles M. Rowland II dedicates his practice to defending the accused drunk driver in the Miami Valley and throughout Ohio. He has the credentials and the experience to win your case and has made himself Dayton’s choice for drunk driving defense. Contact Charles Rowland by phone at (937) 318-1384 or toll-free at 1-888-ROWLAND (888-769-5263). If you need assistance after hours, call the 24/7 DUI Hotline at (937) 776-2671. You can have DaytonDUI at your fingertips by downloading the DaytonDUI Android App or have DaytonDUI sent directly to your mobile device by texting DaytonDUI (one word) to 50500. Follow DaytonDUI on Facebook, @DaytonDUI on Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Pheed and Pintrest or get RSS of the Ohio OVI blog. You can email CharlesRowland@DaytonDUI.com or visit his office at 2190 Gateway Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324.

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February 15, 2015

Sonoma County DUI Enforcement Increased for Super Bowl

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Sonoma County law enforcement agencies will be sending out extra patrols to look for intoxicated drivers on Super Sunday. These special patrols are solely used to look for drunk drivers and to make DUI arrests.

The Santa Rosa-area CHP, Santa Rosa and Petaluma police departments are all involved in these extra patrols. Funding for this drunk driving enforcement is coming from a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration via the California's Office of Traffic Safety.

If you receive a speeding ticket, cell phone ticket, DUI or other traffic related offense in on a Petaluma, Rhonert Park, Novato, San Rafael or anywhere in Northern California, call an experienced aggressive traffic ticket and DUI attorney for help.

For more information about traffic ticket and drunk driving defense in Sonoma or Marin Counties and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, or for a free consultation, call Sonoma County DUI and traffic attorney John Stanko at 415-755-8899, or toll free at 1-877-204-8900.

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February 3, 2015

Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Could Assist in DUI Cases

In the wake of the recent events surrounding Michael Brown’s death, Eric Garner’s death, and other similar incidences raising concerns of excessive force by law enforcement, many police agencies are considering and some actually using body mounted cameras.

In August, The Wall Street Journal reported that, following the use of body-mounted cameras on police in Rialto, California, use of force by police declined by 60 percent and citizen complaints about the police fell 88 percent.

In addition to reducing instances of excessive force by police, how else might body cameras affect criminal investigations? More specifically, how might they affect DUI investigations?

Well, let me ask you this: How valuable might it be to a DUI investigation to see exactly what the officer saw when they arrested a DUI suspect rather than merely relying on a police report?

Unfortunately, officers write their police reports hours after the arrest took place. By the time the officer actually sits down to write their report, memory fades, opinions replace fact, and the decision fabricate in order to justify an arrest is sometimes made.

In my practice as a DUI defense attorney, I cannot remember a DUI police report that didn’t allege that the suspect “had bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, and emitted the distinct odor of alcohol.” This was true even in cases when it was later determined that my client was, in fact, not under the influence. While these clients were eventually cleared of driving drunk, the unverified police report led to DUI charges.

Currently, many law enforcement agencies use dashboard mounted camera videos which can capture the DUI stop. They cannot, however, capture whether the officer actually observed bloodshot watery eyes or slurred speech. A body camera would serve to provide the first-hand evidence to justify the allegations made in a police report written hours after the incident occurred. If the officer alleges that a suspect’s eyes are bloodshot or that they have slurred speech in a police report, the footage from a body camera can ensure that those allegations are, in fact, true.

You may remember my previous complaints about law enforcement taking DUI suspects out of the view of the dash-cam to conduct field sobriety tests. In their police report, officers claim that suspects “fail” the field sobriety tests without an explanation as to how the suspect “failed.” As was the case with the supposed bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech, people are often cleared of DUI charges notwithstanding a police report alleging that they “failed” field sobriety tests. Footage from body cameras can confirm whether the suspect actually “failed” the field sobriety test, thus confirming credibility of the police report or exposing its flaws.

Opponents of body cameras argue that, in addition to being an “encumbrance,” the cost of equipping every officer with a body camera and the cost of storing and managing such a voluminous amount of data outweighs any benefit the footage might provide.

Fortunately, the argument that body cameras are too costly is losing merit with price of technology and cloud-based storage systems dropping precipitously. Ultimately, when a criminal conviction (…and the punishment associated with such a conviction) is on the line, there should not be a price too large to ensure the accuracy and integrity of a criminal investigation.

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December 13, 2014

Increased Holiday DUI Enforcement Begins

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While Denver residents enjoyed Thanksgiving meals, law enforcement officers in the area and throughout the state were on the lookout for people who may be driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. The increased enforcement efforts are part of the year-long Heat is On campaign, which sets out certain times of the year to specifically target drunk drivers. Along with local law enforcement agencies, the campaign is sponsored by the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

Though the number of arrests made over the Thanksgiving weekend have not yet been reported, last year officers placed 411 individuals under arrest during this particular holiday weekend, including 50 people arrested by local Denver police.

The emphasis on patrols over Thanksgiving is only the beginning of increased law enforcement efforts that will largely continue through the end of the year. As Thanksgiving largely marks the start of the winter holiday season, December is expected to bring holiday parties, gatherings, and other events for many Denver residents. Not surprisingly, many of these events involve alcohol. Though efforts in December will center around Christmas and New Year’s Eve, efforts will be largely increased during the entire month.

While it is only natural that drinks will be part of the holiday party season, nothing dampers a holiday faster than an arrest and DUI charges. For this reason, everyone should take precautions if you plan on partying away from home in December. First, having a sober driver or an alternate form of transportation is always the most reliable method of avoiding a DUI. Next, realize that police will be out in increased numbers, especially saturation patrols in popular areas with bars and restaurants. Even if you are not planning on drinking, look online for any scheduled DUI checkpoints so you can completely avoid interactions with law enforcement, which can take time and be stressful. Even people who have not been drinking may be nervous and appear suspicious to police officers.

Next, in the unfortunate event that you are arrested on suspicion of DUI, always have a plan. You, a family member, or a friend should always have the number of an experienced DUI defense attorney so that they can contact him as soon as possible following your arrest. Though no one wants to consider the possibility of a DUI arrest, contacting a defense attorney as soon as possible can help significantly in the end result of your case.

If you have been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving or are already facing criminal charges, your first step should be to contact an experienced DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible. Jay Tiftickjian and the team at the Tiftickjian Law Firm are known for their work helping people in and around the Denver area fight DUI charges and penalties. The sooner you call, the sooner we can begin building an aggressive defense in your case.

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July 6, 2012

Orange County Cinco De Mayo DUI special enforcement

Just a reminder from your friendly DUI Specialist Orange County, that this weekend is a “special enforcement period” for all law enforcement. That means that roving patrols, DUI checkpoints, may be in place, and all officers on duty will be looking for persons driving under the influence, drunk driving, DWI, DUI, or just plain drunk. Better to be careful than be arrested for an Orange County DUI.

Wishing you smooth sailing (and no DUIs) for this Cinco De Mayo in Orange County!

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