State v. Dickson, 2007-L-181 (5-2-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Edwin D. Dickson, appeals from the judgment entry of the Lake County Court of Common Pleas denying his motion to dismiss one count of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (OVI). We affirm.

{¶ 2} On October 31, 2005, appellant was indicted on one count of OVI, a felony of the fourth degree, in violation of R.C. 4511.19(A)(1)(a), and one count of OVI, a felony of the fourth degree, in violation of R.C. 4511.19(A)(2). Each count carried with it a specification pursuant to R.C. 2941.1413, alleging appellant "had been previously convicted of or pleaded guilty…