Blog Posts in July, 2010
Posted on Jul 22, 2010 By Brad Koffel
Bribery in Ohio (R.C. 2921.02) is a very serious offense and is classified as a 3 rd degree felony. Third degree felonies are punishable with prison terms starting at 1 year and up to 5 years. Under ...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2010 By Will Nesbitt
It is well settled law that a search conducted without a warrant is likely unreasonable subject to a few exceptions. One such exception is when the individual voluntarily consents to the search. Once ...
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Posted on Jul 19, 2010 By Brad Koffel
On July 13, 2010, the Franklin County (Ohio) Court of Appeals, Tenth Appellate District, issued an excellent decision explaining the two types of consent to search a vehicle (actual consent and ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2010 By Will Nesbitt
Alcohol and Drugs account for a large majority of crime in Ohio. If an offender is charged with a criminal offense and the court has reason to believe that drug or alcohol usage by the offender was a ...
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Posted on Jul 7, 2010 By Will Nesbitt
The United States Constitution protects individuals from illegal searches and seizures. Essentially, law enforcement officials cannot stop and detain citizens without some level of justification. If ...
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Posted on Jul 6, 2010 By Brad Koffel
A new Ohio law will require police departments and crime labs to retain biological evidence in certain violent crimes for 30 years or more. The law taking effect Tuesday, July 6, 2010, involves ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2010 By Will Nesbitt
Most of us associate the 4 th of July with barbeques, parades and fireworks. Most states, 39 to be specific, allow for consumer fireworks. However, Ohio is in the minority. Under Ohio law, Ohio ...
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