How Annie’s Law Affects Ohio Residents
Annie’s Law Ohio When charged with driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Ohio, you could face a license suspension and jail time. In 2017, “Annie’s Law” passed which increased mandatory minimum sentences and broadened the scope of repeat offenders. This law was in response to the death of a woman who […]
Attorney J. Reid Yoder Representing Man Accused of Attempted Murder
Attorney J. Reid Yoder is representing Martin Robinson in a case that has recently received lots of media attention. Robinson faces various charges, including attempted murder and attempted aggravated murder, after a 12-hour standoff with the Lorain County SWAT team. The team says it was at Robinson’s residence in response to a bench warrant issued […]
Assistant Count Prosecutor Tony Cillo Questions Defendant Martin Robinson
Robinson is charged of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of Amherst Police Officer and Lorain County SWAT team member Eugene Ptacek during a standoff on May 31, 2018. Watch Video [+]
Jury Returned With a Verdict
He faces 21 counts, many of which are attempted murder or felonious assault. Watch Video [+]
Sheffield Lake Defendant Testifies
Martin L. Robinson took the stand March 5, but did not reveal much information on the events which led to the shooting of an Amherst police officer in his front yard.
The Trial Continues
The trial continues for Martin Robinson, the former corrections officer accused of shooting an Amherst police officer. Watch Video [+]
Attorney Reid Yonder Stands With His Client Martin Robinson
Robinson was indicted on 22 counts, including attempted aggravated murder and attempted murder, in connection with the shooting of Amherst police Officer Eugene “J.R.” Ptacek during the standoff. Read Article [+]
Man Accused of Shooting Cop
The charges against Robinson stretch back to May 2018 when officer Eugene Ptacek was shot during a 12-hour standoff. Watch Video [+]
Trial Begins
Opening statements took place Thursday morning in the case of Martin Robinson who is accused of shooting an Amherst police officer last year. Read Article [+]
What Does It Mean to Have Possession “With Intent” in Ohio?
Possessing drugs with the intent to distribute them is a criminal offense that is punishable by both fines and imprisonment. In this blog, we explain the differences between possession, intent to distribute, and possession with the intent to distribute. What Is Possession? Possession of a controlled substance is illegal at both the state and federal […]