Year: 2021

Law enforcement has long referred to DNA evidence in criminal cases as the “gold standard.”  A person's DNA, whether recovered from an object or person, has been used to convict people for many years.  But the detection of DNA may not indicate that a defendant had...

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the paramount trial lawyers from accross the country who meet stringent qualifcations as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyer.  Selection is based on a thorough...

There has been an alarming growth in law enforcement's search of Google user data.  Keyword warrants seek to identify every user who searched for a specific keyword, phrase or address.  Geofence warrants compel disclosure of all devices in a geofenced area – such as a...

The Ohio Expungement law allows for certain individuals to expunge or seal their misdemeanor and/or felony convictions.  Though not every misdemeanor and felony conviction qualifies to be expunged or sealed. However, changes to the Ohio Expungement Law take effect on...

What is Bail? The court sets an amount of money that a defendant must pay for a conditional release from jail during the pendency of the criminal case.  The amount set is based upon several different factors and can include the following: The defendant's prior record....

What are your rights when you are arrested?  A police officer who wants to ask you questions other than your name and address must advise you that you have a right not to answer the questions. You have the right to be told why you are being arrested and the crime for...

Your rights and responsibilities… If a police officer approaches me and asks me questions? Imagine that you are walking through the park when you are approached by a police officer and they begin asking questions. Police officers may approach you and ask you...

Were you charged with an OVI or a felony because of a traffic stopped where the officer said you committed a Marked Lanes Violation?  If so, you may be able to get your evidence suppressed.  Read on. Often serious criminal and traffic offenses start with a minor...