Shannon gets a year for aggravated vehicular assault
By Bob Robinson 

GREENVILLE – “I have no option but to send you to prison,” Common Pleas Judge Jon Hein told the defendant, Bryan L. Shannon. Shannon pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Assault, a Third Degree Felony, Aug. 12. Prison was mandatory for the charge. 

Hein noted the defendant had numerous disorderly and traffic offenses. He had a substance abuse history, and employment and acquaintance factors were moderate to high risk. 

“You have prior felonies in 2002 and 2008. There was a DUI in Eaton in 2012 and in 2007, a menacing charge in Montgomery County. The times in between no trouble… did something throw you off or did you just not get caught?” 

Shannon also had two prior DUI charges in Darke County, one of them including leaving the scene of an accident. 

Hein said the risk of recidivism is likely, then asked Shannon… “You have been through the support systems before, haven’t you?” 

Shannon’s attorney, Michael Rieman, told Hein the defense understands the mandatory minimum. “I would like to ask the court to stick to that,” he said. “The victim was Mr. Shannon’s friend. I understand there is no ill will.” 

Darke County Prosecutor R. Kelly Ormsby concurred, indicating the victim was not cooperative with the prosecution’s case. 

Hein ordered Shannon to serve the full 12 months with no credit for time served, a one year license suspension, court costs and mandatory post release control for three years. He noted there didn’t appear to be any victim restitution. 

Published courtesy of The Early Bird