What Is the Role of the Defense in a Criminal Case?
Are you facing criminal charges in Akron, Ohio? If so, you might have questions about the role a criminal defense attorney could play in your case. Here’s an overview of the defense’s responsibilities during each phase of a criminal case. Building a Defense Strategy Defense lawyers start by reviewing every detail of a criminal case […]
What Are the Stages of the Criminal Justice Process in Ohio?
Have you been charged with a crime in Ohio, or do you expect to be soon? If so, you’ll want to know more about the stages of the criminal justice process. Here’s what you can expect at each. Investigation The criminal justice process begins with an investigation into alleged criminal offenses. Law enforcement investigators will […]
What Felonies Have Mandatory Jail Time in Ohio?
Felony charges in Ohio are a serious legal matter, partially because many felonies carry mandatory prison sentences. If you face a felony charge in Ohio, it’s imperative to contact an experienced defense attorney immediately. The Akron, OH, defense lawyers at DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder have over 50 years of combined experience and can prepare a […]
What Is the Lowest Class Felony in Ohio?
Felonies are the most serious types of criminal charges in Ohio. However, not all felonies are punished in the same way. Ohio classifies felonies in five different degrees. First-degree felonies are the most severe, while fifth-degree felonies are the lowest felony class. A conviction for a fifth-degree felony in Ohio can lead to a definite […]
Attorney Marshal Pitchford Receives Award for Super Lawyers
Attorney Marshal Pitchford of DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder has been selected as a Super Lawyer for 2025. Attorney Pitchford has earned recognition as a Super Lawyer since 2021. He was also selected to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list from 2009 through 2014. About Marshal Pitchford Attorney Marshal Pitchford is a partner in the law firm […]
Exploring Types of White-Collar Crimes
White-collar crimes include offenses committed by individuals, government officials, or businesses, usually with a financial motivation. Perpetrators of white-collar crimes typically use deceit, concealment, or breach of trust to commit their offenses. Common examples of white-collar crimes include forgery, money laundering, embezzlement, identity theft, bribery, Medicaid fraud, and insurance fraud. Forgery Forgery occurs when a […]
How Is Child Abuse Defined in the State of Ohio?
In Ohio, child abuse occurs when a child suffers criminal sexual activity, becomes an “endangered” child, suffers non-accidental physical/mental injuries, or suffers childcare abuse. Child abuse can result in administrative sanctions such as listing in a child abuse registry or penalties for violations of Ohio’s child abuse criminal laws. Ohio’s Child Abuse Statutes Ohio law […]
Murder Classifications in Ohio Explained
Ohio criminal law has numerous offenses for homicide, the unlawful killing of another person, or unlawful termination of that person’s pregnancy. Ohio’s Homicide Statutes Ohio law has multiple classifications for homicide offenses. Ohio’s homicide statutes include the following. Aggravated Murder Ohio defines aggravated murder as any of the following: Murder A person commits murder under […]
When Can a Teenager Be Criminally Tried as an Adult in Ohio?
When your child gets arrested for a serious crime in Ohio, such as a violent offense or a crime involving significant property damage, you might worry whether they may face prosecution as an adult. When Can Prosecutors Transfer a Teenager to Adult Court? Under Ohio law, prosecutors may seek a mandatory or discretionary waiver of […]
When Does Vehicular Manslaughter Turn into Vehicular Homicide in the State of Ohio?
Under Ohio law, a person can commit the offense of vehicular manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or aggravated vehicular homicide when they cause someone’s death or terminate another person’s pregnancy while operating a motor vehicle, locomotive, watercraft, or aircraft and causing an accident. The specific offense a person may face will depend on the circumstances surrounding the […]