State v. Clinger, Unpublished Decision (5-2-2005)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Plaintiff/Appellant State of Ohio appeals from the decision of the Adams County Court granting Defendant/Appellee Larry J. Clinger's appeal of an Administrative License Suspension (ALS). The evidence shows that Appellee's ALS appeal was based on matters outside of R.C. 4511.197, which defines and limits the scope of an ALS appeal. Thus, we agree with Appellant and accordingly reverse the trial court's decision.

{¶ 2} On April 3, 2004, an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper observed Appellee's failure to utilize his turn signal while operating his vehicle, making…