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When a person is arrested for DUI/OVI in Ohio, the arresting officer generally asks the person to submit to a breath test. However, the breathalyzer machine sometimes does not function properly. Thus, Ohio also provides that officers can ask the … Continue reading →
The 12th District Court of Appeals recently ruled on a case involving a DUI/OVI urine test and the right of every person to a speedy trial. The holding of the case, State v. Wieland, leads to a disturbing conclusion that … Continue reading →
A recent case from the Ohio Supreme Court dealt with the issue of whether a warrantless inventory search of a lawfully parked vehicle violates the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Facts of the Case The case, State v. … Continue reading →
I have received this question by a number of individuals after they are cited for a traffic violation. Unfortunately, the short answer is “no.” The Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure provides, pursuant to Rule 7(D), that the court may at any time … Continue reading →
This question is one of the most frequently asked by clients. The short answer is “no.” Simply smelling marijuana emanating from inside your vehicle is not enough to justify a warrantless search of your trunk in Ohio. The Ohio Supreme … Continue reading →
DUI/OVI Defense Attorney – Columbus, Ohio If you have been charged with DUI/OVI in Columbus, Ohio, contact Johnson Legal, LLC and speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC will discuss your case and … Continue reading →