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 […]
Bills signed by the Governor on December 22, 2017; Effective: In 90 days
Governor Kasich recently signed Senate Bill 33 into law. Senate Bill 33 amended certain sections of the Ohio Revised Code, and created one new section. The bill essentially makes two important changes for criminal defendants. First, it allows the State to disclose information from the law enforcement automated data system (LEADS) to defendants in criminal […]
When Can a Juvenile Offender Be Tried as an Adult?
Typically, the juvenile court is much more lenient in punishments than adult court. According to the law, kids are far more likely to respond well to rehabilitation and counseling, so a child might be assigned a less severe sentence than the average adult. However, in some cases, children do get charged as adults and serve […]
Most Common OVI Mistakes
If you were recently arrested for an OVI in Ohio, there is still a possibility that your case can be entirely dismissed or have your charges reduced significantly. You need to be aware of the potential mistakes which could have adverse effects on your case. The following are the most common mistakes that could jeopardize your pending […]
Ohio’s “Good Samaritan” Law For Drug Overdoses
Ohio has recently enacted a “Good Samaritan” law pertaining to the prosecution of persons for a minor drug possession offense after seeking medical assistance for themselves or another regarding a drug overdose. The following is a brief overview of the new law. The law is part of O.R.C. 2925.11 Possession of Controlled Substances. It was […]
It feels good to help people who truly need it.
There should be times in an attorney’s professional life when he/she leaves court after handling a case and looks back with a sense of pride and fulfillment on what they accomplished. Today, I had one of those moments. It was not a big case, there was no media attention, nothing that would make or break […]
August 17-19, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoints
Law enforcment 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.
June 22, 2012 OVI/DUI Checkpoint
Law enforcment has announced that there will be an OVI/DUI checkpoint in MIddletown, Ohio, tonight, June 22, 2012. The checkpoint will be conducted by the Butler County OVI Task Force along Ohio 122 in Middletown from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. As always, the Attorneys from DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder recommend that you designate a […]
Amy Corrigall Jones To Be Sworn In As Summit County Court Of Common Pleas Judge
Judge Amy Corrigall Jones New Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge Amy Corrigall Jones will be sworn in today at 4:30 p.m. at the Summit County Courthouse. Jones was appointed to replace retired Judge Patricia Cosgrove on January 13, 2012, and took the bench immediately thereafter. The invesiture will be conducted by Ohio Supreme […]