Criminal Defense
November 9-11, 2012 DUI/OVI Checkpoints

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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Halloween 2012 DUI/OVI Checkpoints

Authorities have announced that they will be operating OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas over the 2012 Halloween weekend: More information about Halloween checkpoints will be provided as it becomes available. As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over the weekend. For […]

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New Bill To Protect Child’s Right To Counsel Introduced In The Ohio General Assembly

On October 10, 2012, Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard, introduced House Bill 597 to the Ohio General Assembly in response to the Ohio Supreme Court’s recent decision, In re M.W. (2012), 2012-Ohio-4538, 2011-0215, holding that a child is not entitled to legal representation during custodial interrogations conducted prior to the filing of a criminal complaint. In […]

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October 19-21, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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Chardon High School Shooter Asserts Insanity Defense

T.J. Lane Earlier this year, Ohio teenager T.J. Lane shot five fellow students at Chardon High School, three of whom died. Now, Lane’s defense attorneys are contending that he was insane at the time and should not be convicted. Lane entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on Monday. Lane’s attorney, Mark […]

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September 28-30, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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August 24-26, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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Judge Considers Mistrial In Drew Peterson Murder Trial

Judge Edward Burmila of the Illinois Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court has again been called upon by defense attorneys for Drew Peterson to declare a mistrial in following improper conduct by prosecutors. Peterson is on trial for first-degree murder for his suspected involvement in the 2004 death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Savio’s death was […]

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New DNA Evidence In Murder Case Involving Former Akron Police Captain

Douglas Prade Recently, defense attorneys for former Akron Police captain Douglas Prade filed documents in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas requesting the Prade be released from prison following what they contend is exonerating DNA evidence. The victim, Prade’s ex-wife, Dr. Margo Prade, was found shot to death in 1997. DNA was discovered on […]

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July 27-29, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints

Law enforcement has announced that there will be OVI/DUI checkpoints in the following areas this weekend: As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a driver if you plan on drinking over this weekend. For more information or legal advice, contact a knowledgeable Attorney from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder today.

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