Police Cannot Search Legally Parked Cars Without A Warrant
In 2016, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a ruling that declared that the police cannot search legally parked cars without a warrant. The... Read More
Can The Police Use My Statement Against Me?
People accused of crimes often ask: “can the police use my statement against me?” In order for a statement to be used... Read More
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
Automatic Lifetime Registration For Juvenile Sex Offenders Is Unconstitutional
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that automatic lifetime registration for juvenile sex offenders is unconstitutional. In their decision, the Ohio Supreme... 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
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
Miranda Warnings
Before the police can question someone who is in custody, they must give Miranda warnings, which are: You have the right to... Read More