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If you are a doctor, nurse, teacher or other licensed professional, allegations of drunk driving can feel like two crises at once: the criminal case and the fear of an investigation by your licensing board. Charges for operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) do not...
You might think all stealing falls under the same category. However, Ohio law draws a sharp line between theft and robbery. While both crimes involve taking someone else's property, the legal consequences differ dramatically. Thus, understanding these differences can...
Police searches can provide the state with evidence of criminal activity. However, searches by law enforcement professionals can be invasive and potentially destructive. The law generally protects people from invasive and unnecessary searches. The Fourth Amendment...
A new Ohio law recently took effect that increases the criminal penalties for some people convicted of killing or injuring someone while driving under the influence. It’s named “Liv’s Law” after a young woman who was killed by a drunk driver in Franklin County in...
Criminal prosecutions require the government to prove specific elements beyond a reasonable doubt before you can be convicted of a crime. Two fundamental components form the foundation of most criminal charges: actus reus (the guilty act) and mens rea (the guilty...
Fighting back against criminal charges requires an understanding of the law and careful preparation. The charges a defendant faces and the evidence gathered by the state can both affect the best strategy to use. Some defense lawyers can prove that their clients did...
When someone is arrested in Ohio, they may be eligible for bail, which allows them to be released from jail while awaiting trial. Bail serves as a financial guarantee that ensures the defendant will appear in court as required by law. If a defendant attends all...
You’ve probably heard the words, “You have the right to remain silent…” and all that follows that phrase dozens of times in movies and on TV – and you learned about the obligation of the police to “Mirandize” suspects in Civics class in school. But understanding what...
If you were arrested by an undercover law enforcement officer or after an interaction with someone who was assisting the police as a confidential informant (CI), you may feel like you were victim of entrapment. Entrapment can involve anything from a drug or...
If any evidence against you was obtained in violation of your constitutional rights, it may not be admissible in court. A judge may suppress it, meaning the prosecution cannot use the affected evidence against you if your case goes to trial. The police must follow the...