A couple weeks ago President Obama signed into law a new bill that makes it legal to 'unlock' your cell phone. Separate from 'jailbreaking' your phone, which has been legal, 'unlocking' your phone now allows you to use your phone on another carrier's wireless network....
Plea Bargaining: An Overview
Tomorrow, Attorney Jessica G. D'Varga will be presenting to the Ohio State Bar Association on the topic of Plea Bargaining. Plea bargaining is one of the most important aspects of practicing criminal law because over 90% of criminal cases resolve in some sort of plea...
Dissolution? Or Divorce?
You have already reached a point where you are ready to terminate your marriage, but which avenue do you choose: dissolution or divorce? Both avenues will result in the same outcome, the termination of your marriage, but which route is best for you and your...
What to Do If You’re Pulled Over for DUI
You are driving home after a dinner with friends where you had a couple drinks. Suddenly you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, and you realize you've been speeding. You don't feel as if you'd had too much to drink, but you know you've had some alcohol. What...
Attorney Saia Renews Membership In The National College For Dui Defense
Attorney Jon Saia has recently renewed his membership in the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). The organization focuses on protecting the rights of defendants in DUI cases and improving their ability to fight their charges.Attorney Saia has taken all the...
U.s. Supreme Court Nullifies Forced Blood Draw
The United States Supreme Court has determined that "the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream does not constitute an exigency in every case sufficient to justify conducting a blood test without a warrant." The Court refused to adopt a per se rule that...
U.s. Supreme Court Nullifies Forced Blood Draw
The United States Supreme Court has determined that "the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream does not constitute an exigency in every case sufficient to justify conducting a blood test without a warrant."The Court refused to adopt a per se rule that...
Taking Judicial Notice Of A Non-existent Dwi Detection And Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Manual
Each year, thousands of police officers are provided a manual compiled by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) with techniques utilized by law enforcement to detect whether someone is driving with a BAC over.08. Police officers are trained in...
Taking Judicial Notice Of A Non-existent Dwi Detection And Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Manual
Each year, thousands of police officers are provided a manual compiled by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) with techniques utilized by law enforcement to detect whether someone is driving with a BAC over.08. Police officers are trained in...
Attorney Jon Saia On The Cover Of Super Lawyers Magazine
Ohio Attorney Jon Saia's passion and hard work in the area of OVI defense has earned him some recognition--he has been featured on the cover of the 2014 Ohio & Kentucky issue of Super Lawyers® Magazine . The magazine's cover story discusses Attorney Saia's...