State v. Kavlich

James Kavlich, defendant-appellant, was indicted for the following crimes: (1) two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide (of Laura Donnell and Frances Telekese) with driving under the influence of alcohol and violence specifications; and (2) driving under the influence of alcohol. (There was a nolle prosequi as to the driving under the influence count.)

Defense counsel filed a motion to suppress the results of a blood-alcohol test administered by defendant’s treating physician on the ground that it violated the physician-patient privilege pursuant to R.C. 2317.02. The trial court overruled…