Criminal Defense

During a criminal case, an eyewitness may be called to testify against the defendant or defendants in a case. The eyewitness may recall events that led up to the criminal act or identify people who committed a crime -- and eyewitness testimony is considered pretty...

Many adults in Ohio who are law-abiding citizens become incredibly nervous during an encounter with law enforcement officers. Police officers intimidate many people, which then compromises their ability to properly assert their rights. Those who don't know the rules...

Your home should be a safe space where you are entitled to privacy. However, there are occasions when your right to privacy may be in conflict with the intentions of law enforcement. You’ve received a knock at the door, and to your surprise, it is the police. They say...

Communication is important when engaging in an intimate relationship with someone, especially because it allows you to get consent for that relationship and all of the activities that it may include. This can be quite important for those who are in committed...

Under Ohio law, capital punishment via lethal injection remains a possibility for defendants convicted of aggravated murder. However, a recent news report indicates that the death penalty is currently on hold. Reportedly, it has become hard for Ohio and other states...

When you hear the sirens of a police car behind you, it can feel scary, and you may feel helpless. You may wonder what you’ve done wrong and what will happen next. Even though that is understandable, it is critical for you to remain calm, pull over and cooperate with...

Modern police officers do have restrictions about things they can do during an interrogation. For instance, the use of physical force is prohibited. We take this for granted today, but it was not always the case. What you may be wondering is if the police also have to...

Sensitivity is heightened when dealing with sex crimes or extreme abuse allegations. It’s uncomfortable to talk about the subject of sex crimes or extreme abuse – but it’s even harder to stand unfairly accused of such an act. Children who have allegedly been...

Any criminal charge filed against you is cause for concern, but some offenses pose severe penalties upon a conviction. Before you can mount a solid criminal defense, you must learn about and understand the charges you face. Some offenses appear similar or even...

Generally, the police are not allowed to pull people over in an arbitrary manner. They must, at the very least, suspect you of some form of criminal wrongdoing or traffic violation.  Once you have been pulled over, the police may conduct questioning and...