 While awaiting trial, Olson continued to serve his term as a self-identified "Independent Republican" and was allotted a session-only staff member by Republican caucus for the duration of the 2007 and 2008 sessions.Olson was convicted of domestic assault by intending to cause fear of bodily harm against his wife, but was acquitted intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm.Olson publicly commented on the verdict by saying "I don't believe I had any intent to cause fear, but anger can cause fear and I did get angry."