In the game of DUI blackjack, the dealer is the police officer. Unlike playing in a real casino, you can actually control what cards the dealer has. If you have been pulled over for suspected DUI, the dealer may have one of the following cards in their ... Read more
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Our Attorneys Discuss DUIs & The Holidays On 700WLW Podcast
In this podcast, Steve Adams and Bill Cunningham talk about what you should do if you are pulled over and accused of driving under the influence. You must say no no to the po po. Listen to their conversation (starting at minute 58) by clicking here. ... Read more
Our Attorneys Discuss Steve’s Victory In The Ilg Case On 700WLW Podcast
In this podcast, Steve Adams and Bill Cunningham talk about Steve’s success over the Cincinnati v. Daniel Ilg case. Hear also what you should do if you are pulled over and accused of a DUI. Listen to their conversation (starting at minute 23) by ... Read more
Victory Against Breath Test Issue in Ohio Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, the Ohio Supreme Court allowed a challenge to Daniel Ilg’s breath-alcohol test results. (City of Cincinnati v. Daniel Ilg) In the 7-0 decision affirming the ruling of the Ohio First District Court of Appeals, located in Hamilton ... Read more
16 Reasons Not To Take The DUI Field Test
4th Part of a Four Part Series So why should a driver suspected of DUI refuse to submit to the standardized field sobriety tests? 1) These tests are voluntary, not mandatory. 2) The government has the burden of proof and the burden of producing ... Read more
Don’t Do the DUI Field Test! The Ohio Legislature’s Response (Part 5 of 6)
The Ohio State Legislature responded in 2004 by enacting a statute that essentially made the Homandecision moot. The statute essentially states that officers must be in “substantial compliance” with the SFST procedures in the NHTSA manual (or a ... Read more
6 Studies That Show Why You Shouldn’t Take The DUI Field Test
3rd Part of a Four Part Series There are six reports that NHTSA has referred to as “extensive scientific research” regarding roadside field sobriety testing. These reports were submitted between 1977 and 1998. Since 1998,the NHTSA student manuals have ... Read more
Some Interesting Changes To The NHTSA’s DUI Testing Manual
2nd Part of a Four Part Series Interestingly, NHTSA has recently changed their student and instructor Manuals for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. In fact, they changed the manuals dramatically. NHTSA manuals have been revised a ... Read more
Do Not Take the DUI Field Test: Say No No to the Po Po!
1st Part of a Four Part Series The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines standardized field sobriety tests(SFSTs) as follows: “There are three SFST’s, namely Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk and Turn, and One Leg Stand. ... Read more
Five Tips For Hiring the Best DUI Lawyer in Ohio
Selecting the right DUI attorney for yourself or a loved one can be frustrating. You need to find an experienced and aggressive DUI attorney that specializes in DUI to handle your case. If you start your search online, it can be overwhelming with so ... Read more
