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Beware of Recent Conflicting Case Law Regarding Proving Prior OVI Convictions at Trial

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Robert Walton, Esq.

Since 1987, Supreme Court precedent has held that a charge of a third OVI in ten years in violation of R.C. 4511.19(A)(1) does not elevate the degree of the offense, nor are the prior convictions an element of the offense, which must be proven at trial.  The prior convictions enhance the penalties only. In State […]

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