I have had many clients come to me feeling hopeless about the situation they are in. They needed a good Ohio criminal defense attorney. They were arrested with a search warrant that contains misrepresentations. They were nervous, scared and confused and felt that it was their word against law enforcement and there was nothing they [...]
Everyone is searching the internet for research and information about the law. A lot of times it can get confusing about what is true and reliable. Have you been accused of a crime? You have probably tried to find information about the specific crime and what the penalties may be that you are facing. My [...]
Ohio and every other state say the difference between a state and federal crime is whether you have broken a state or federal law. If you broke a federal law, then you have committed a Federal offense. An investigation for a federal crime is typically initiated by the federal government long before charges are filed. [...]
Because of the internet, it is easier than ever to get information on anyone, including criminal records. These records are just a blip in time, but can have far reaching effects into the future of a person. Here is an example for one man who ran into some trouble with the law when he was [...]
Longer prison sentences do not reduce crime, according to a new study from the Pew Center. The study compares length of prison sentences by state and type of crime from 1990 to 2009. The study also analyzes the relationship between time served and the resulting impact on public safety. This study is completely upside down [...]
Entrapment is a defense that can be used in a criminal case. This type of defense will give the alleged offender a justification for the offending conduct. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement and/or confidential informants give the alleged offender an opportunity to commit criminal conduct. The key to the entrapment defense is that the alleged [...]
Informants. They aid law enforcement and we hear about them all the time and know that they are out there. We hear about them on TV shows, movies, and the news stations report on arrests being made based on an “anonymous” tip. How important are informants and do they hold as much weight as they [...]
Marijuana use is not a new concept. Humans have been using it forever and about half of the US adult population has tried it. But, it is prohibited under the law. If law enforcement finds it on a person, the pursuit, arrest, charge and conviction will be relentless. It is an illegal drug in Ohio [...]
Surely you have all heard about the recent death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida on February 26. It has already become an occasion for national discussions on racism in America, police misconduct, and Florida's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law George Zimmerman is the suspect in this case, though he has yet to be charged. [...]
Accordingly, we believe that in our role of law-abiding citizen, we should be fully cooperative with the law enforcement officers who were summoned on-location to investigate whatever has taken place. However, we couldn't be more wrong, as it is probably the worst thing we could possibly do. Police Officers Are Not Your Friend At The [...]