The rules for legally searching a vehicle are different than if you were stopped on the street. Under the “automobile exception” established by the U.S. Supreme Court, only probable cause is required. Therefore, any property of the owner can be searched in good faith. However,…
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This is the first of a four-part series of blogs delving into the reliability of BAC tests commonly used by law enforcement officers in Ohio. Every state, including Ohio, designates an individual with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or greater as legally…
Read MoreAccording to a recent ruling by a federal court in Columbus, key provisions of the Ohio Precious Metal Dealers Act (PMDA) are unconstitutional. The challenged law allows the authorities to search the premises of precious metal dealers without a warrant to inspect their licenses and…
Read MoreOn December 2, 2015, two individuals walked into a company holiday party at the Inland Regional Center at San Bernardino, CA, and opened fire on the 80 or so employees in the room. Fourteen people were killed and another 21 were injured. The suspects, who…
Read MoreWhen you are arrested for a drug crime in Ohio, it seems logical that you would be tried and sentenced for that crime in Ohio courts. As many defendants discover, however, that’s not always true. Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, most drug crimes are…
Read MoreThe 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…
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