When The Police Are In Hot Pursuit
What does it mean when the police are in hot pursuit? Generally, when the police are hot on the trail of a... Read More
Drug Courts
Drug courts can save money by reducing crime and the money spent on resources for individuals charged and convicted of crimes. Rehabilitated... Read More
Filing Tax Returns During A Pending Divorce
In my practice, I frequently confront the question of filing tax returns during a pending divorce, whether they should file an individual... 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
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
Minimum Amount Of Child Support
Is there a minimum amount of child support that a court must order? Yes, there is. Courts usually order guideline support, which... Read More