Mandatory DUI Blood Tests Unconstitutional
Many states, including Ohio, criminalize the refusal to submit to alcohol testing after being arrested for DUI. The United States Supreme Court,... Read More
Ohio Courts And The People Who Work There
Identifying courts and court personnel in Ohio courts requires the right resources. There are trial courts, courts of appeals, supreme courts, and the... Read More
Are Sobriety Checkpoints Legal?
Can police use sobriety checkpoints to stop and check to see if the drivers may be driving under the influence of alcohol?... Read More
Police Can Make A Warrantless Stop To Give Emergency Aid
The Ohio Supreme Court, in State v. Dunn, ruled that the police can make a warrantless stop to give emergency aid. In... 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
Traffic Stops Cannot Be Extended For A Drug Dog Sniff
Traffic stops cannot be extended for a drug dog sniff. On April 21, 2015, the United States Supreme Court, in Dennys Rodriguez... Read More
Ohio Has A Unique Restriction On Traffic Stops
Ohio has a unique restriction on traffic stops. The Ohio Supreme Court, in its Robinette decision, said that police officers may not... Read More