The basic premise of our criminal justice system allows anyone accused of a crime the presumption of innocence, which means that it is necessary for the state of Ohio to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the individual facing criminal charges is guilty. Moreover,...
Month: August 2014
Will Ohio corrections officer need a criminal defense attorney?
Corrections officers throughout the country spend a great deal of time in close proximity to inmates. In some cases, officers come into contact with them after they are released. In the case of one Ohio man, alleged contact with a former female inmate could require...
Ohio doctor accused of numerous felonies about to go to trial
Ohio prosecutors and an accused doctor's criminal defense team are about to empanel a jury to decide whether the doctor is guilty of the crimes with which he is charged. He is accused of several felonies and misdemeanors, including rape and sexual imposition. Last...
Trial date in lawmaker’s theft and securities fraud case set
When more than one person is accused of the same crime, the possibility of at least one of the people involved providing information to prosecutors in exchange for a plea bargain exists. This often leaves the other party or parties at a disadvantage at trial. An Ohio...
Police detective found in possession of prescription narcotics
A police detective possessing a prescription narcotic is not necessarily surprising or illegal in and of itself. What makes this particular detective's alleged possession of prescription narcotics illegal is that they are believed to be from the evidence room of the...
