The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear the New Miami Speed Camera case. The Butler County Common Pleas Court had ordered that over $3.5 million should be returned to tens of thousands of motor vehicle owners who were cited by the Village of New Miami’s unconstitutional automated speed enforcement program (ASEP). The court …
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Scott O’Reilly Joins Engel & Martin, LLC
Engel & Martin, LLC is proud to announce that Scott O’Reilly has joined the firm in an Of Counsel position. O’Reilly began his legal career as an assistant prosecutor in the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office. He became head prosecutor and supervisor for all child abuse and sexual assault cases in 2013. During his tenure in …
Thanksgiving – Engel & Martin, LLC
We are always touched to receive thank you notes from clients — especially at Thanksgiving. These notes are especially meaningful to us as former prosecutors — even though we worked to pursue justice, we almost never received direct thanks from the people we helped.
How to Get Driving Privileges after OVI in Ohio
If you have been arrested for drinking and driving, your immediate concern may be the possibility of going to jail. Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drug is a criminal offense, and can result in a period of incarceration in Ohio. Yet one of the most difficult consequences of this type of charge is …
OVI Reduced to Reckless in Ohio
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, …
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: …