Columbus OVI/DUI Attorney Blog
I was recently interviewed by Steve Sleeper for his ‘Ask a Lawyer’ Podcast. We discussed topics related to my career as a criminal defense lawyer and DUI/OVI defense lawyer in Columbus, Ohio. Steve asked some good questions about OVI cases in Ohio, including the OVI investigation, field sobriety testing, and drug/alcohol testing. We also discussed the court process, penalties, and possible defenses for Ohio OVIs. It was a pleasure appearing on Steve Sleeper’s podcast: he is a good host with a great voice.
Shawn Dominy Interviewed for ‘Ask a Lawyer’ Podcast
An 18-year-old Ohio man was charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) and other offenses after hitting a school bus carrying students. According to 
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The defendant in an Ohio Vehicular Homicide/Vehicular Assault case filed a motion to suppress the results of his blood test. Blood test results may be suppressed for various reasons. In this case, the defendant argues the blood test did not comply with the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code.
Imagine you are camping in your RV and enjoying some adult beverages. A police officer approaches your RV, and you are sitting in the driver’s seat with the keys in the ignition. The officer smells the odor of alcohol and asks you to get out for sobriety testing. The next thing you know, you are facing a charge of DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio). Could this happen?
A driver ran a stop sign, ran from a cruiser, and ran over a cat. The cat died as a result. According to the 
The city of Goodlettsville recently settled with a driver who was wrongfully charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio). The settlement was reported by a local television station which conducted an 
Justin Timberlake’s arrest for DWI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) demonstrates the crucial need for the presumption of innocence in criminal trials. Within hours after Timberlake’s arrest, hundreds of website pages broadcasted the accusation. Many people, like the writer of 
Patrick Mahomes, Sr. was indicted for drunk driving in Texas. According to 
You probably have heard of the Breathalyzer, but probably not the Brushalyser. Now you have. The Brushalyser is at the intersection of oral hygiene and traffic safety: it’s a toothbrush which doubles as a portable breath alcohol test. But should you rely on your toothbrush to determine whether it’s safe for you to drive?