2016
The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been selected for 2017 Super Lawyers lists. Attorneys Jon Saia and Jessica D’Varga have been included on the Ohio Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers is one of the most sought-after and...
Last month, the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers President’s Annual Superstar Seminar was held at the Historic Ohio Statehouse following the election of Attorney Jon Saia as OACDL President. Among the urgent topics discussed at the seminar was the return of the death penalty to Ohio. As 10TV reports,...
The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. is proud to announce that Attorney Jon Saia has been elected President of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL). Attorney Saia will now steward the organization’s mission to further the integrity of Ohio’s criminal justice system over his one-year...
Founding Attorney Jon Saia recently appeared on the Whiskey Business podcast with Dino Tripodis. In the episode, titled “Your Best Shot At Avoiding A DUI,” Attorney Saia and Dino discuss a wide range of DUI topics including what to do when you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving and...
Defense attorneys and criminal justice advocates are calling for a more thorough review of forensic scientist G. Michele Yezzo’s work. Yezzo, who worked for a state crime lab, is now facing accusations of bias and manipulation-allegations that, if proven true, could reverse countless criminal convictions. The Columbus Dispatch turned to...
The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. is proud to announce that our firm has been included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. This selection marks our second consecutive year on the national industry list. Every year,...
On June 13, 2016, Governor Kasich signed S.B. 204 into law, making driver’s license suspensions in drug cases discretionary rather than mandatory. The old law required a judge to suspend the driver’s license of anyone convicted of a drug offense, even a minor misdemeanor possession charge. Advocates of the change...
Prior to heading home for the summer, Ohio legislators sent several bills to the Governor’s desk for signature. Many of those bills have an impact on the criminal laws. Three bills increase the criminal penalties for certain crimes. First, H.B. 110 increases the penalty for a hit and run that...
What They Are, Why You Need Them, and Remembering Terri Schiavo Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney are commonly referred to as “advanced directives” because they give health care providers and family members direction for your medical treatment and end of life care should you be unable to...
The Ohio Senate and House of Representatives recently passed legislation regarding license suspensions for drug offense convictions. Ohio law previously required courts to impose license suspensions as part of sentencing for all drug convictions, even if the facts contiguous to the conviction were not associated with operating a vehicle. The...
July 4th weekend is right around the corner and while the rest of us are planning to partake in some summer fun over the long weekend, law enforcement agencies are heightening their vigilance on roadways throughout Ohio. As with other holiday weekends, this one will come with a spike of...
After hearing oral arguments on April 20, 2016, the Supreme Court issued a landmark (in the OVI world) decision today in the case of Birchfield v. North Dakota, et al. The question posed to the Court was whether a blood or breath test can be taken without a warrant and...
If you have a friend or relative who has been incarcerated, you want them home as soon as possible. Judicial Release is one way in which an incarcerated individual may be able to come home early. Judicial release may be granted by the sentencing judge under the following conditions: The...
Memorial Day weekend 2016 is right around the corner. While that means many of us are planning BBQs and backyard celebrations, local law enforcement agencies are preparing for something else: an increase in possible drunk drivers on the road. Every year, Columbus and surrounding areas see increased vigilance from police...