The Law Of Self-Defense: Ohio vs. Florida
The recent death of twenty-one-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida at the hands of neighborhood watch member George Zimmerman has sparked increased attention to state laws regarding an individual’s right to use deadly force in self-defense. Each state has different laws regarding the exercise of self-defense, but can generally be placed into one of two […]
Examining Ohio Law: OVI/DUI – Part One
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up and law enforcement stepping up OVI/DUI enforcement throughout the State of Ohio, the attorneys of DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder have decided to issue a series of blog postings designed to inform you about Ohio’s OVI/DUI laws. Today’s entry shows just how important it is to be informed as to […]
Ohio Prosecutor Seeks To Disqualify Judge From OVI/DUI Cases
Thursday, Butler County Assistant Prosecutor Donald R. Caster filed motions seeking to have Butler County Area Court Judge Robert H. Lyons disqualified from presiding over approximately ten pending OVI/DUI cases. Caster alleges that Lyons’ obligations as a part-time judge conflict with his practice as a private defense attorney similar cases. At issue in the cases […]
Chardon, Ohio Shooter Makes First Appearance In Geauga County Juvenile Court
Tuesday, T.J. Lane, accused of shooting five fellow students at Chardon High School on Monday morning, appeared for the first time in the Geauga County Juvenile Court. Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell ordered that Lane to be detained in the Portage-Geauga County Juvenile Detention Center until charges were officially filed. Judge Grendell also declined to […]
United States Supreme Court Rules Prison Inmates Not Entitled To Miranda Warnings
Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that investigators are not required to advise prison inmates of their Miranda rights prior to conducting jailhouse interrogations regarding crimes unrelated to offense underlying the current incarceration. In Howe v. Fields, Slip Opinion No. 10–680, the Court voted 6-3 to overturn a 6th Circuit Court […]
Brunswick, Ohio Police Department To Run Saturation Patrols For Super Bowl Weekend
The Brunswick Police Department announced that it will be cracking down on drunk drivers Super Bowl weekend by running saturation patrols. Brunswick Police Lt. Brian Ohlin stated, “The men and women of law enforcement are going to be out in the community enforcing the law very strictly during Super Bowl weekend. It’s during these peak […]
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 […]