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Across the country, cell phone videos from bystanders are helping to police the police and bring others to justice. In Minneapolis, the initial police account of the death of George Floyd, did NOT mention that an officer's knee on his neck, pinned him to the ground...

A paralegal in the U.S. Attorney's Office in San Antonio, has been fired and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, after allegedly tipping off a Mexican drug cartel about a forthcoming raid. As part of her position, the paralegal was given access to...

Ohio has put in place a state health order requiring social distancing at bars and restaurants. This order also bans groups of 10 or more people from congregating.The order is now being enforced by Ohio Investigative Unit, which routinely handles policing liquor...

In federal court, many people who are accused of crimes face very steep sentences. Those steep penalties give federal prosecutors plenty of leverage when it comes to obtaining guilty pleas. But now, some federal prosecutors are even taking things a step further, by...

Ride sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are becoming increasingly popular. They are easy, convenient and you really don't have to think about much. Unless, you are travelling with a small child. Those travelling with small children, now have to think hard about...

If the police come to your home and demand to search, here are three important things to remember. First, ask it they have a search warrant. Many times the police will come to a home without a warrant, and they will request consent to search. Police will often...

The right to a jury trial is one of the most important rights in our criminal justice system. An accused has a constitutional right to be judged by a jury of his/her peers. But seasoned criminal defense lawyers know that, while this sounds good on paper, in practice,...

The OVI/DUI laws in Ohio are very strict, and the penalties are severe. In addition, a person who is convicted of an OVI offense will likely face a steep increase in car insurance rates. Finally, in Ohio, an OVI offense becomes part of a person's permanent record - it...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently urged state judges to consider granting early release for some inmates who are at an increased risk for contracting the coronavirus. The Governor recommended that inmates who are elderly, pregnant or who have high risk health...

If you are stopped by police and the officer declares "I smell the odor of marijuana"; can the officer then search your car without a warrant? In the past, that simple statement "I smell marijuana", was enough to open the door for police to search a person's vehicle...