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ACCUSED OF A FELONY? Depending on your case there may be other options if you are facing a felony that a criminal defense attorney can seek such as the Brown Law Office. The Ohio Revised Code provides people charged with specific offenses the option to receive assistance and possible treatment in order to avoid a…

BROWN LAW OFFICE DUI/OVI BLOG BEEN PULLED OVER FOR DUI/OVI? In the State of Ohio, the BAC (Breath Alcohol Concentration) level for DUI/OVI varies depending on the age of the driver. Under 21- .02% Over 21- .08% A common questions is how many drinks will put a driver over the limit? The answer is it…

State v. Doe Client charged with menacing for allegedly threatening another individual. After trial to jury, Client found NOT GUILTY of menacing.

Wayne County Municipal Court State v. Doe Client charged with possession of marijuana. After Client consulted with other attorneys who told Client there was no way to defend the charge, the Brown Law Office took the case to trial and challenged the chain of custody of the alleged marijuana. Brown Law Office proved that chain…

Wayne County Common Pleas Court State v. Doe Client charged with Burglary, a Felony of the Third Degree. After trial to bench, court determined that State’s witness was not credible and Client was found NOT GUILTY.

Patrick Brown, Premier DUI Attorney, New Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Patrick Brown, Premier DUI Attorney, New Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Patrick Brown, Premier DUI Attorney, New Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Patrick Brown of Wooster, Ohio was recently granted Membership into…

OVI MYTHS     1)      Cops can’t arrest me if I am high…. False! You can get a OVI if you’re high on any illegal substance. Ohio Revised Code 4511.19 defines the offense of OVI.  It prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle under the influence of: (1) alcohol; (2) a drug of abuse;…

PROPOSED Changes FOR OHIO OVI LAW Under current Ohio law, a first-time OVI offender faces fines, jail time, and a mandatory minimum six-month driver’s license suspension if convicted.  However, if the person refuses the breathalyzer or tests over the prescribed legal limit of .08, an administrative license suspension is imposed for a period of at…

INJURED BY A DRUNK DRIVER IN OHIO? Drunk driving accidents have slightly increased within the last year according to http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/statistics/. So far this year, 2015 OVI enforcement numbers are at 23,506. Accidents involving people driving under the influence are a significant cause for vehicle crashed in Ohio. For example, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reported…

In a ruling that has major implications in Ohio criminal/OVI cases, the Ninth District Court of Appeals ruled that an officer’s search of an individual’s truck was not supported by probable cause.  A link to the decision can be found here. http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/9/2015/2015-Ohio-4306.pdf If you are seeking skilled and experienced criminal defense/OVI representation, call the Brown…