133rd Ohio General Assembly Lame Duck Session: Some Criminal Bills That Passed & Some That Did Not.
As is typical in any legislative session, there was a rush at the end of the session to pass a […]
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Jury Trials – The Last Hurdle to Re-Opening Courts in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
Procedures for restarting jury trials is the last major issue to resolve to completely re-open courts.
Finally! No Front License Plate is Required!
After decades of battles, Ohio finally does not require a front license plate on vehicles.
Happy Birthday Exclusionary Rule! Mapp v. Ohio Turns 59
Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961), cited in every motion to suppress evidence, was decided 59 years ago today. […]
Celebrity Does Matter – Mike Davis Sentencing
Local TV celebrity Mike Davis received a lesser sentence for more child porn images than another local man – did his (former) celebrity status help him avoid decades in prison?
Re-opening Ohio’s Courts
In March when COVID-19 started sweeping across the country, the judicial system around the country and here in Ohio ground […]
Annie’s Law is 3 years old – what really changed?
Annie’s Law is 3 years old today and its not working as intended. Find out why.
What happens if you violate an order from the Director of Health?
Revised Code 3701.352 prohibits people from violating any rule or order issued “to prevent a threat to the public caused […]
OVI – Equestrian Style
Have you ever wondered if horseback riding, on a road, while impaired is illegal? Well, that answer varies by state! […]
Two Cases. Similar Facts. Does celebrity matter?
Does being a celebrity mean lighter criminal sentences? Two local cases may tell us.