State v. Bates, Unpublished Decision (12-15-2004)

OPINION

{¶ 1} On September 7, 2003, appellant, Harry Bates, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol in violation of R.C. 4511.19. On September 17, 2003, appellant was granted a recognizance bond and placed on electronically monitored house arrest. Appellant's arraignment was scheduled for September 24, 2003. On said date, the case was dismissed so that the charge could be refiled as a felony (fourth offense in six years).

{¶ 2} On October 17, 2003, the Guernsey County Grand Jury indicted appellant on two counts of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of…