Ohio Senator Nathan Manning introduced Senate Bill 26 this week. The proposed bill aims to give motorists an opportunity to challenge OVI charges regarding marijuana by arguing their level of sobriety. 

Additionally, it recognizes the nuanced science behind how long marijuana remains in the system long after consumption.

The current OVI roadside tests for marijuana show residual traces of marijuana, the proposed bill would advocate for advanced technology to show only active THC ingredients. This would provide accurate impairment results.

Defense attorney Scott Cochran says there are no fair exceptions under the current law, normally resulting in guilty verdicts.

"I've had many clients that were in situations like this where they may have been convicted of this, even though in our opinion, were not impaired at the time they were driving," Cochran said.

OVI cases involving THC would be up for debate in court with the right evidence.