Jon Joseph Saia’s Answers

Jon has answered 81 questions

  • OVI and Cell Phone Interference

    Asked by a user in Kent, OH - over 1 year ago.

    Cell phones can absolutely interfere with a breath alcohol test and produce a false result. In Ohio, the states experts have admitted so and some law enforcement policies now include a provision...

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  • OVI - Officer punched my jaw!

    Asked by a user in Cortland, OH - over 1 year ago.

    It is possible to win any OVI case. It is necessary to challenge all of the evidence at all given opportunities. Don't let the .18 BAC scare you away from having an attorney thoroughly review the...

    2 lawyers agreed with this answer

  • Ohio State Patrol car cameras

    Asked by a user in Niles, OH - over 1 year ago.

    Typically there is only the "dash mount" camera which turns 360 degrees. Some newer cruisers have a a front/rear facing "dash mount" camera along with a camera located in the rear of the vehicle...

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  • Anyone know which breath testing machine is used at Ohio State Patrol Post 50 (Canfield)?

    Asked by a user in Youngstown, OH - over 1 year ago.

    BAC DataMaster!

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  • My question is that if an officer took a false statement from witness, and I was then charged me with refusing to take a breath

    Asked by a user in Springfield, OH - over 2 years ago.

    First, you mention that you were denied legal aid. Legal aid is different from a public defender. You should see if you qualify for a public defender to represent you at no charge to you. If you do...

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  • Physical Control

    Asked by a user in Dayton, OH - over 1 year ago.

    "Being in Physical Control of Vehicle Under the Influence" cannot be expunged/sealed. If driving privileges were suspended as part of the sentence under a "Being in Physical Control of Vehicle Under...

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  • Breathalyzer

    Asked by a user in Akron, OH - over 1 year ago.

    That is the million dollar question! If you were tested on an Intoxilyzer 8000 you would have been tested twice. If you were tested on an Intoxilyzer 5000 or a DataMaster, you would have been...

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  • I live in Ohio. My license was suspended for not paying a fine. I was arrested for DUI, refusing a breathilizer.

    Asked by a user in Lorain, OH - over 1 year ago.

    Your license would have also been suspended for the DUI (OVI) conviction. A suspension is mandatory. Your license would not have been suspended for not paying a fine although the court could take...

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  • Do judges commonly take into consideration whether a person is a student before sentencing them? I am awaiting trial for a DUI

    Asked by a user in Cleveland, OH - over 1 year ago.

    Judges must take a number of things into consideration when determining an appropriate sentence. In OVI cases judges are bound by minimum sentences which have been mandated by statute. On a second...

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  • Observation Period in Ohio

    Asked by a user in Dayton, OH - over 1 year ago.

    The observation period is essential to breath alcohol testing. Not only be be sure nothing is ingested but to also make sure that the subject does not burp or belch which would cause alcohol in the...

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