Friday, April 15, 2011
Former State Rep. Mark Schneider was found guilty of driving drunk but he can avoid jail time if he performs community service and takes recommended classes on dangers of drinking and driving
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- Jason Lea
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Former State Rep. Mark Schneider pleaded no contest to a drunk driving charge Friday afternoon in Mentor Municipal Court. "Your honor, I made a mistake. I'm here to accept responsibility for my actions," Schneider told Judge John Trebets. "I apologize to the court I apologize to the community for being here under these circumstances. I've spent my career fighting for others. I'd like to put this behind me so I can continue fighting for others." Trebets accepted Schneider's plea and found him guilty. This is Schneider's only drunk driving conviction. Trebets sentenced Schneider to five days in jail, which would start July 12. However, Schneider can avoid any jail time if he follows Trebets' directions. Trebets told Schneider he would knock …
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The final pretrial for Mark Schneider has been scheduled in Mentor Municipal Court; he is accused of driving drunk
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- Jason Lea
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The final pretrial has been scheduled for former State Rep. Mark Schneider in Mentor Municipal Court. Schneider, who lives in Mentor, is accused of driving drunk. He previously pleaded not guilty to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and changing lanes illegally. Schneider came to the Mentor courthouse with an attorney for a scheduled pretrial Monday. However, he did not appear in court. Instead, another pretrial was scheduled for May 2. This pretrial is Schneider's final one. If no agreement can be made between Schneider and special prosecutor John O'Donnell, then a jury trial is scheduled to start May 5. Mentor Police arrested Schneider, who lives in Mentor, Jan. 17. An officer pulled him over for changing lanes without …
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Council hired John O'Donnell to serve as special prosecutor in former State Rep. Mark Schneider's OVI trial
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- Jason Lea
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Mentor City Council voted to hire John O'Donnell as a special prosecutor in former State Rep. Mark Schneider's drunk driving case during its meeting Tuesday evening. Council approved O'Donnell's appointment to avoid a conflict of interest. Mentor City Prosecutor Lisa Klammer donated to Schneider's successful campaign to serve on the Ohio House of Representatives in 2008 and his unsuccessful re-election bid in 2010, Mentor Law Director Richard Hennig said. Hennig said he also donated to Schneider's campaign in 2008. Mentor Police arrested Schneider, who lives in Mentor, Jan. 17. An officer pulled him over for changing lanes without signaling, Mentor Police Lt. Tom Powers said. The officer suspected that Schneider was drunk because his eyes …
City Council to appoint special prosecutor for Mark Schneider OVI case
- GOVERNMENT
- Jason Lea
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Mentor City Council will meet 7 p.m. tonight at city hall. The Council is scheduled to appoint John O'Donnell as a special prosecutor in the Mark Schneider OVI case. Former State Rep. Schneider is accused of driving while drunk in Mentor. However, City Prosecutor Lisa Klammer has donated to Schneider's previous campaign. Consequently, a special prosecutor is expected to be appointed to avoid the appearance of impropriety. The Council is also expected to name the second Saturday in May International Migratory Bird Day. For the complete agenda, click on the attached pdf.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Former state rep's pretrial is scheduled for Feb. 22
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- Jason Lea
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Former Ohio State Rep. Mark Schneider pleaded not guilty to driving drunk this morning in Mentor Municipal Court. Schneider, who lives in Mentor, appeared in court with his attorney, Joseph Delguyd. Judge John Trebets ordered Schneider not to drive but let him stay out of jail on bond while awaiting his next court appearance. Schneider's pretrial is scheduled for Feb. 22. Mentor Police arrested Schneider at 1 a.m. Monday. An officer pulled him over for changing lanes without signaling, Mentor Police Lt. Tom Powers said. The officer suspected that Schneider was drunk because his eyes were red and glassy, his speech slurred, and he had the scent of alcohol on his breath, Powers said. Schneider refused to take a Breathalyzer or any field …
Monday, January 17, 2011
Mark Schneider is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated; will be in court Wednesday
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- Jason Lea
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Monday, January 17, 2011
Former Ohio State Rep. Mark Schneider, who lives in Mentor, is accused of driving drunk. Mentor Police arrested Schneider 1 a.m. Monday. An officer initially pulled him over for changing lanes without signaling, Mentor Police Lt. Tom Powers said. The officer suspected that Schneider was drunk because he his eyes were red and glassy, his speech slurred, and he had the scent of alcohol on his breath, Powers said. Schneider refused to take a Breathalyzer or any field sobriety tests, Powers said. The officer arrested Schneider and charged him with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and changing lanes illegally. Schneider posted his bond and is scheduled to make his first appearance Wednesday in Mentor Municipal Court. Schneider was elected …
