513-445-9600The Ohio Supreme Court, in State v. Baker Slip Opinion 2016-OHIO-451, has clarified the procedure for the admissibility of blood tests in Ohio drunk driving cases. The court explained that if a motorist facing a drunk driving charge challenges the validity of an alcohol test, the state has the burden to show that it substantially …
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Academics: UC Violates Due Process Rights of Students
An academic blog has highlighted a recent due process case brought by Engel and Martin, LLC against the University of Cincinnati. KC Johnson, a professor of history at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center, wrote on Academic Wonderland: “The University of Cincinnati has a fascinating response to a recent lawsuit filed by two students …
Appeals Court Affirms New Miami Speed Camera Decision
An Ohio Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision in the New Miami Speed Camera case. New Miami operates an automated enforcement program, or speed camera program. Motorists in the village who allegedly exceed the speed limit were mailed Notices of Liability from a Maryland corporation. The New Miami Ordinance significantly limited the ability of …
Anne Tamashasky Joins Engel and Martin, LLC
Anne Tamashasky, a former Warren County Assistant prosecuting Attorney, has joined Engel and Martin. Tamashasky is a 1994 graduate of the University of Dayton Law School. Tamashasky’s practice will focus on criminal defense, appeals, and civil litigation. Mary Martin, partner, stated, “We are thrilled to add another former prosecutor to our firm.”
Brochure Available for Student Due Process Symposium
A new brochure is available for the Second Annual Symposium on Representing Students Accused of Sexual Assault: Due Process, Tort, Contractual, and Title IX Considerations. View it here: DC Symposium Brochure 2-12-2016 The Symposium is open to attorneys and non-attorneys, although it will focus on legal, not political issues. For attorneys, approval for continuing legal education credits will be sought. Advance Online Registration is available …
Second Annual Symposium on Representing Students Accused of Sexual Assault
Attorneys representing students in campus sexual assault matters will meet again in Washington, DC on February 12, 2016 to discuss questions involving various issues, including due process and gender discrimination under Title IX. Advance Online Registration is OPEN: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-symposium-on-representing-students-accused-of-sexual-assault-tickets-19970156275 The program is titled: Second Annual Symposium on Representing Students Accused of Sexual Assault: Due Process, Tort, Contractual, and Title IX Considerations. Read the brochure: …
Ohio Supreme Court Appeal Pursued For Butler County Juvenile Convicted of Attempted Murder
The Dayton Daily News featured the parents of Mitchell Simon, a 16-year-old honors student at Lakota West High School who was sentenced to nine years in prison for two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of aggravated arson. In October 2013, Simon tied his parents’ bedroom doors shut and lit fires outside both …
Joshua Adam Engel Speaks On Campus Due Process At Fraternal Law Conference
Joshua Adam Engel was a featured presenter at the 2015 Fraternal Law Conference in Cincinnati on November 13, 2015. Engel presented on the rights of students accused of Title IX violations and sexual assault in campus disciplinary hearings. Engel’s presentation focused on the sexual harassment or sexual misconduct policies adopted by schools for investigating and …
