State v. Heins

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 72 Ohio St.3d 504.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. HEINS, APPELLANT. THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLEE, v. CALHOUN, APPELLANT. [Cite as State v. Heins,

1995-Ohio-208.] Evidence—Witnesses—Competency—State Highway Patrol officer who conducts speed checks for purpose of monitoring compliance with traffic laws is competent to testify under Evid.R. 601(C) and R.C. 4549.14 and 4549.16. A State Highway Patrol aircraft that is operated for the purpose of conducting speed checks is not a "motor vehicle," and therefore does not fall within the…