Ohio White Collar Crime Bill Passes House Of Representatives
Thursday, it was announced that the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 66, and the Bill is now awaiting Ohio Governor John Kasich to sign it into law. If approved by Kasich, the Bill would create a system for Ohio citizens and public employees to anonymously report fraud, waste and abuse of tax […]
United States Supreme Court Rules Warrant Needed For GPS Tracking
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued unanimous ruling stating that law enforcement is required to obtain a search warrant prior to using GPS technology to track criminal suspects. The ruling arose out of a criminal case where a GPS device helped authorities link Antoine Jones to a house used to stash money and drugs. […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol Seizes $78,000 In Stolen Merchandise
Yesterday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that troopers seized several garbage bags full of stolen brand name clothing, valued at approximately $78,000, during a traffic stop in Trumbull County, Ohio. On the morning of January 16, 2012, troopers pulled over a rented van for a traffic violation on Interstate 80 and a drug-sniffing dog […]
How To Get OVI/DUI Charges Dismissed In Ohio
On Friday, the OVI/DUI charges leveled against former Tribune Company CEO Randy Michaels in the Middletown, Ohio Municipal Court were dismissed following Michaels’ guilty plea to driving on a closed street. Michaels was fined $30 and court costs. How to Get Out of an OVI in Ohio In Ohio, there are many ways in which […]
Amy Corrigall Jones Appointed To Replace Patricia Cosgrove As Summit County Court Of Common Pleas Judge
Today it was announced that Amy Corrigall Jones has been named by Ohio Governor John Kasich to replace recently retired Judge Patrica Cosgrove in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Kasich appointed Jones after she was recommended by the Summit County Republican Party for the post. Jones will assume the office on January 20 […]
Summit County Juvenile Court Sets Hearing To Determine Whether To Try 16-Year-Old As An Adult
Summit County Juvenile Court Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio recently set a March 26, 2012, hearing to determine whether Barberton teenager D’Marques Jones, 16, should be tried as an adult in connection with the rape and death of his 3-year-old half sister, Makayla. Makayla died June 22, 2011, and a subsequent autopsy by the Summit County […]
MADD Pushing Ignition Interlock Devices For First Time OVI/DUI Offenders
As of January 1, 2012, Connecticut became the 15th state to require ignition interlock devices (IID) for individuals convicted of drunk driving. The new legislation is likely the product of recent push by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) who has, since 2006, advocated mandatory installation of an IID in the vehicle of any person convicted […]
The Indirect Effects Of An Ohio OVI/DUI
In addition to the more obvious consequences of being convicted of an OVI/DUI, there are numerous ways in which such a charge can affect your life indirectly. The following are some of the most common ways in which an OVI/DUI can impact your life that you may not have considered: These are just a few […]
Akron Woman Charged with Death of 13 Month Old
An Akron woman stands charged with once count of reckless homicide and one count of child endangering after allegedly leaving the 13-month-old girl in her care inside a parked vehicle on a 90-degree day. Lisa Scott, 42, an Akron child care provider, is accused of leaving Aolani McCray inside an SUV for several hours on […]
Second Ohio Woman Dies As The Result of Stop Sign Prank
A second woman who had been injured in a crash at a Circleville, Ohio stop sign, concealed with petroleum jelly and plastic wrap as a prank, died Tuesday after being hospitalized for several weeks. Jeanne Shea, 81, of Circleville, was injured on August 17, 2011, when she drove through the hidden stop sign at Huber-Hitler […]