Huge Marijuana Grow Room Client Gets Probation

Client’s Huge Marijuana Grow Room Raided by Police Our client’s home in Columbus was raided by police after the co-defendant bragged about his huge marijuana grow room to a female bar tender.  Police obtained records from the power comp… Read More
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Kentucky Police Chief Arrested for DUI - Asleep at the Drive-Thru

Kentucky Police Chief falls asleep at the Taco Bell Drive Thru  (from VICE News) This exact situation happened to one of our clients, who was not a police officer.  She fell asleep at the Drive-Thru. Our client’s charge was reduced to “… Read More
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Taser Axon Columbus Police Body Cameras

You Should be Aware of the Upcoming Columbus Police Body Cameras In a hearing this week in front of Judge James Green in the Franklin County Municipal Court, I watched what may have been the first use of Columbus Police Body cameras as evidence in a… Read More
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Franklin County Illegal Arrest Warrant

Toledo Ohio Issued an Illegal Arrest Warrant, Like the Franklin County Illegal Arrest Warrant On November 4, 2014 considering an illegal arrest warrant in State v. Hoffman, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Toledo Municipal Court used an illegal pr… Read More
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Red Light Cameras - Unconstitutional?

A Brief filed recently in the Ohio Supreme Court on Red Light Cameras asserts that Red Light Cameras violate the confrontation clauses in the Ohio and US Constitutions.  The Brief claims: In the Ohio Constitution, citizens vested judicial power in… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense

Ohio Prison Reform - Lessons from Norway

What can we do for Ohio Prison Reform?  Take a Lesson from overseas: I came across an interesting article about how prisons are run in Norway.  Apparently the recidivism rate in Norway is very low, and they take more of a rehabilitative approach th… Read More
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Is Doctor Assisted Suicide Legal in Ohio?

When I read the recent cover of People Magazine about Brittany Maynard, who intends to commit suicide on November 1, 2014 using Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act, it reminded me of a client who came to our offices in Columbus, Ohio recently askin… Read More
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How Long Can Alcohol be detected in my system?

Alcohol itself will not be detected for more than 24-48 hours.   If they run an ETG (ethyl glucuronide) test, it can go back 80 hours, but is more costly.    If you are on probation with an alcohol restriction, be aware it may be detected as long… Read More
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What is the best way to avoid petty theft conviction ?

Question:  I was caught stealing groceries from a Kroger this morning, which added up to $90 or so.  have been previously convicted of petty theft before and since had my records expunged and been on the straight and narrow for a few years now.  … Read More
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Can I get probation for conveyance to a detention facility and not go to prison?

Question:   I’m 36 yr old female attending college who lives on her own with two children.  I have been charged with criminal cases but they have all been DISMISSED.  When charged with this case i did 8 days in the county jail and at my arr… Read More
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Nov
15
In 2020, the Franklin County Court was facing an influx of eviction cases and created a new law that would make it possible for you to get rid of your eviction record. Read More
Nov
15
Currently, the Ohio Revised Code is not updated to match the new Federal laws that protect same-sex marriage. Read More