Jon Saia Speaks at OACDL Advanced OVI/DUI Defense Seminar
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...
View ArticleLack of Evidence Led to Dismissal of Judge’s OVI Charge
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...
View ArticleAvoiding an OVI This Holiday Season
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...
View ArticleDriving while drugged in Ohio
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...
View ArticleAre Breathalyzers guilty of producing inaccurate results?
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...
View ArticleCan you get an OVI reduced in Ohio?
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,...
View ArticleWhat will happen to my driving privileges after an OVI arrest?
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...
View Article3 ways to dispute your OVI charge
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...
View ArticleDUI Do’s and Don’ts
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...
View ArticleThe quandary of legal marijuana resulting in arrests
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...
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