State v. Halpin, 07ca78 (8-15-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant, Emily Halpin, appeals from her conviction for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, R.C. 4511.19(A)(1)(a), and the sentence imposed for that offense pursuant to law.

{¶ 2} On February 23, 2007, shortly before 3:00 a.m., Ohio State Patrol Troopers Richard Dixon and David Dingman were dispatched to an intersection of State Route 41 and St. Paris Pike on reports of a vehicle seen stopped in the road at that location, with the driver passed out behind the wheel. The two troopers arrived there shortly before 3:30 a.m., each in his own cruiser.

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