Flipped Out Judge Gets Reprimanded

The Ohio Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a judge for a drunk driving conviction

On January 12, 2013, Marshall was involved in a one-car accident in which he struck an embankment and flipped his vehicle. He was later arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. On March 8, 2013, he pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to  those days suspended. He was placed on nonsupervised probation for up to 60 months and ordered to pay a $550 fine plus court costs. The parties stipulated that Marshall’s conduct violated Jud.Cond.R. 1.1and 1.2, and relator agreed to dismiss the alleged violation of Prof.Cond.R. 8.4(h).

The court noted steps taken by the judge to address his alcoholism. (Mike Frisch)