Blog Posts in June, 2011
Posted on Jun 29, 2011 By Bradley P. Koffel
How do we solve the problem of overcrowding in our state prisons? House Bill 86 is designed to do just that. Also called the "Smart on Crime" bill and/or "Get out of Prison Sooner" ...
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Posted on Jun 27, 2011 By Bradley P. Koffel
This morning the United States Supreme Court released a decision that levels the playing field for defendant's being prosecuted with lab evidence. The case, Bullcoming v. New Mexico , was issued ...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2011 By Bradley P. Koffel
Ohio law prohibits " sexual contact " with another when: The offender knows that the sexual contact is offensive to the other person . . .or is reckless in that regard. The offender knows ...
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Posted on Jun 20, 2011 By Bradley P. Koffel
Common scenario -- heroin addict rolls into Walmart and rolls out w/ $200 worth of DVD's and games. Loss Prevention waits until he is past the point of purchase and orders him to stop. Addict ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2011 By Bradley P. Koffel
The Ohio Supreme Court in a unanimous decision on June 8, 2011 struck down the state's statutory rape law in a case involving two boys under the age of 13. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the ...
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