Can You Lie To The Police?
Can you lie to the police? No. You have the right to remain silent, not to lie, especially if that lie is... Read More
Cheap Criminal Defense Attorney
My office receives a lot of phone calls asking what I charge for a criminal defense or DUI defense. Some of these... Read More
Prosecutorial Misconduct
What is prosecutorial misconduct? Improper remarks during trial, failure to disclose exculpatory evidence and knowing use of perjured testimony are just a... Read More
Can A Person Waive The Right To Remain Silent?
Can a person waive the right to remain silent? The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to remain... Read More
Police Took The Suspect Into Custody
What does it mean when someone says that the police took the suspect into custody? There are a number of factors that... Read More
What Is Double Jeopardy?
Just about everybody knows that double jeopardy means that somebody cannot be convicted of the same crime twice. However, not every situation... Read More
What Jail Time Credit Will Be Applied?
One question that frequently arises at sentencing is what jail time credit will be applied? Time spent in confinement can be credited... Read More
Can I Go To Jail For Defaulting On A Payday Loan?
Some payday lenders threaten to call the police if the check bounces, prompting one to ask, “can I go to jail for... Read More
What Is A Municipal Court In Ohio?
Ohio has over 100 municipal courts, including some of our local courts: Wadsworth Municipal Court, Medina Municipal Court, Wayne County Municipal Court,... Read More
Ohio Outlaws Debtors’ Prison
The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered Ohio courts to stop reviving debtors’ prison. In other words, Ohio outlaws debtors’ prison. In February... Read More