Countless scenarios exist following the flashing lights reflecting in the mirror or a criminal suspect’s car. For many Ohio residents who use marijuana legally and face criminal charges, the level of THC in their system could lead to an arrest. New legislation could...
The flashing lights coming from a police car are your first indication that you may be in serious trouble. A law enforcement official has detained you over suspicion of drunk driving. As they speak to you, they are actually conducting an active investigation. Whether...
Getting charged with operating a vehicle under the influence can be frightening and confusing. People naturally want to be able to defend themselves after such an accusation, especially if they believe the charge to be false. Having an OVI conviction on a criminal...
If you are like most Americans, you probably depend heavily upon your car in order to get to work, buy groceries, and take care of all sorts of tasks. It can be devastating, then, to learn that you might not be able to drive for several months or even years. If you...
Getting a charge for operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) can have hard consequences. The penalties for an OVI conviction in Ohio include jail time, a lengthy license suspension and expensive fines, punishments everyone wants to avoid. However, if you have a charge for...
For decades, the little black box called the Breathalyzer has been an arbiter of justice and the finder of guilt or innocence in DWI cases nationwide. But a recent New York Times study has revealed that breath-test machines are badly flawed. “The machines are...
When people think of driving while under the influence, the first thing to come to mind is usually alcohol. While alcohol is still the most common intoxicant in intoxicated driving cases, these is a rising trend that is causing lots of people large amounts of concern:...
It's the holiday season once again. For most of us, that means more family gatherings, parties, and community events. For law enforcement, it means more drunk drivers on the road, more patrols, and more arrests.It's normal for many of us to enjoy alcohol more...
Earlier this month, Attorney Jon Saia successfully secured the dismissal of an OVI charge for his client, Judge Dean Wilson. Last week, the prosecution admitted that they agreed to drop the OVI charges because they concurred with Attorney Saia-- there was a critical...
The Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL) seeks to inform and better equip defense attorneys through its annual Advanced DUI Defense Seminar & Trial Skills Academy . This year's event was held March 12-14, and numerous expert presenters were invited...
