Client drove by the officer’s location “rapidly” and officer observed client go over the white edge line several times. Client also drove left of center during a left hand turn. Client informed the officer that he had been injured recently. Client failed the sobriety tests. Client refused the breath tests. Client was cited with OVI and Marked Lanes. Client worked for a governmental agency that required him to have a valid license. Client was suspended from work.
Immediate negotiations began. Client made an appointment to get an alcohol evaluation. 8 days after client’s arrest, client pled to Reasonable Control, no licenses suspensions or reinstatement fees, $1,000 fine, 2 points assessed, and community service. Client was reinstated at work.