City of Bellefontaine Neighbors v. Meziere

I respectfully dissent.

To say the least, this proceeding is not a model. The police officer did not properly complete the Uniform Complaint and Summons and the city attorney did not initially sign it. Nevertheless, the amended Uniform Complaint and Summons was sufficient to charge defendant with a violation of City Ordinance 1518(2), driving while intoxicated.* Further, the evidence supports the conviction and judgment.

*878I. Sufficiency of Charge

Defendant received two summonses. One was for failure to show proof of valid insurance; the other was for driving under the influence. At the beginning…