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Other-acts evidence in a sexual assault case is one of the most contested evidentiary issues in Ohio criminal trials. Prosecutors often attempt to introduce prior misconduct, grooming behavior, or uncharged allegations to provide context or explain the relationship...
For decades, Ohio courts followed a simple rule: if a trained police officer smelled marijuana, that odor alone could justify a warrantless search of a vehicle. This principle—often called the “plain smell” doctrine—made marijuana odor function much like contraband in...
Understanding Motions for Reconsideration in Ohio Appeals Motions for reconsideration in Ohio appeals give appellate courts a second look at their own rulings. They are filed under Ohio App.R. 26(A). Most attorneys skip them because they rarely change the outcome....
Ohio speedy trial rights are some of the strongest protections guaranteed to people facing criminal charges. Both the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions require timely prosecution, and Ohio law reinforces those protections with strict statutory deadlines. In recent years,...
Understanding Parole Violations in Ohio: What Happens and What You Can Do When someone faces an Ohio Parole Violation Hearing, their freedom is on the line. These hearings determine whether a parolee has violated the conditions of release and whether they'll remain on...
How to Get Seized Money Back in Ohio — Petition for Return of Property Explained Police seize cash during traffic stops or investigations, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars, even when they don’t arrest or charge anyone with a crime. But officers don’t gain the...
Our client faced serious felony charges after a tragic motorcycle accident that took the life of his best friend. The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office accused him of causing the wreck, but we took the case to a bench trial and fought the allegations head-on. At...
The Kevin Wright post-conviction relief case is a powerful reminder of how critical expert review, independent investigation, and relentless legal advocacy are when someone has been wrongfully convicted. Kevin, a Navy veteran and former West Milton police officer, was...
State v. Montgomery, 5th Dist. Richland No. 2023 CA 0072, 2024-Ohio-2623 The issue of this appeal is whether a judge must allow a defendant to present their version of the facts during a no contest plea. A no contest plea acknowledges the truth of the facts alleged in...