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The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that evidence seized in a trash pull can be used to establish probable cause for a search warrant; however, courts must consider the “totality of the circumstances” when deciding whether probable cause exists. In State v. Jones, Slip Opinion…
Read MoreIn the United States, you always have the right to be represented by a defense attorney in criminal cases, and for good reasons. The law is complex, and few people without training know how to represent themselves, especially when going up against an experienced prosecutor….
Read MoreDrug related crimes have become some of the most ubiquitous in our criminal justice system. Despite the War on Drugs, drug use has grown to become a huge problem, especially among those arrested for various crimes. In fact, about 1.2 million people addicted to drugs…
Read MoreDriving under the influence of drugs is becoming an increasing problem on Ohio roads, and what many drivers may not know is that drugged driving carries the same penalties under Ohio law as driving under the influence of alcohol. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder recently put a stop to a controversial practice that allowed law enforcement to seize cash or property from people without any evidence that the person had committed a crime, according to this article. The practice known as civil asset forfeiture…
Read MoreAlmost everyone has heard the phrase “reasonable doubt” related to a criminal case before. While it may seem obvious what this concept entails, it is important for us all to know exactly what it means, since the concept of reasonable doubt underpins our entire legal…
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