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In Ohio, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance (OVI) is a serious criminal offense. Depending on your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of arrest and whether you have prior convictions for OVI, you may be sentenced to anywhere from 3 days to over a year in jail, …
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Medical Marijuana and Driving in Ohio
In June 2016, Ohio became the twenty-fifth state in the country to legalize the use of medical marijuana. Nearly three years later, in January 2019, dispensaries began selling medical marijuana to registered patients. The use of recreational marijuana is still illegal in Ohio. Being able to legally buy and use marijuana for medical purposes has …
Major Victory for Engel & Martin In Appeals Court Title IX Case
Education is important to a student’s career and everyone – including accused students, alleged victims, and the entire school community – needs to have confidence in the outcome.
Engel & Martin, LLC Statement On Supreme Court LGTBQ Decision
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court held that gay and transgender workers are protected by federal law forbidding discrimination on the basis of sex. Engel & Martin, LLC has been a leading Ohio law firm on civil rights issues, including cases involving discrimination against LGTBQ employees and students. The Firm issued the following statement: …
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders
Domestic violence is far too common here in Ohio, and across the United States. According to the Ohio Office of the Attorney General, in 2018 alone, 75,466 people called law enforcement regarding domestic violence. Between 2017 and 2018, 91 people were killed in domestic violence incidents in Ohio. In Ohio, there are four types of …
Penalties for DUI/OVI in Ohio
Driving under the influence is a major problem in Ohio. In the first 3 months of 2020 alone, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) arrested 3,992 people for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), sometimes also referred to as driving under the influence (DUI). This includes 95 arrests in Hamilton County and 111 arrests in …
Sixth Circuit Rules in Favor of Student in University of Michigan Title IX Sexual Harassment Case
The University of Michigan must face claims it was deliberately indifferent to the harassment an MBA student suffered while enrolled in the program, the Sixth Circuit said Wednesday. Engel & Martin successfully represented the alleged victim in the Court of Appeals, reversing a contrary decision by the District Court. Read the Decision Here: Foster v. …
COVID Impact on Crime in Cincinnati
Since the novel coronavirus arrived in the United States, it has devastated our country. To date, just under 27 million Americans have been infected with this disease – and over 460,000 Americans have died. The pandemic has also caused economic turmoil, as more than 22 million people lost their jobs. COVID-19 has affected our lives …
