State v. Ahmed, 2007-Ca-00049 (2-4-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal from appellant Ahmed S. Ahmed's conviction and sentence on one count of Operating a Vehicle While Impaired [O.V.I.], a misdemeanor of the first degree in violation of R.C. 4511.19 (A)(1)(a), and one count of Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test While O.V.I. with a Prior O.V.I., a misdemeanor of the first degree in violation of R.C.4511.19(A)(2).

{¶ 2} Plaintiff-appellee is the State of Ohio.

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS AND CASE

{¶ 3} On October 12, 2006, Trooper Scott Louive of the Ohio State Highway Patrol executed a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the appellant.…