Is it hard to find a job after spending time in prison? Felony convicts, in particular, often find it difficult to secure stable, career track employment with important benefits, such as health care or retirement plans. The best path is typically to take all...
Criminal Defense
DNA collection of criminal defendants in Ohio under scrutiny
Ohio maintains a database of DNA profiles. They are designed to aid police investigators as they track down criminals involved in cold cases and new cases alike. By law, everyone arrested on a felony charge is required to submit genetic material that can then be added...
Criminal histories hurt both colleges and students
The United States comes in first place for the world’s highest prison-population rate. A criminal history brings about various consequences. People lose their jobs, run into financial hardships and can sometimes get stuck in a vicious cycle. Students are no...
Study finds judges less likely to offer bail to black defendants
It is the goal of the criminal justice system to look at the facts of a case and distribute just and fair verdicts and punishments. It is an unfortunate reality that there are times when circumstances are not always fair, however. A new study which will be printed in...
What do the courts consider before sentencing?
Felonies in Ohio are penalized in accordance with the felony sentencing guidelines within the state. The state published documents that state that the point of penalizing those who have committed crimes is to make sure the public is protected against future crimes....
The blurred line between the juvenile and adult justice systems
The mission of the U.S. judicial system is to faithfully enforce the law and protect its citizens. Since the 1800s, the U.S. has had two separate judicial systems: one for adults and one for juveniles. Back then, people under the age of eighteen who allegedly...
Criminal conspiracies: What you need to know
If you're accused of conspiracy, it's vital that you understand exactly what that means. By definition, a criminal conspiracy is when at least two people commit a crime together. It doesn't matter what crime it is. At that point, some action must be taken to actually...
Entrapment is illegal and could help you win your case
Entrapment is when a government agent provokes a person into committing a crime. For example, if you're in a bar and an officer offers you drugs in a baggie and states that if you deliver them he'll give you $1,000, then that could be considered to be entrapment....
Work to prevent your child being tried as an adult
Many days, youths face charges with crimes such as vandalism, underage drinking and stalking. The crimes can get even more serious, with charges such as kidnapping and intentional homicide. One thing for parents to remember is that the system for juvenile justice...
Law enforcement turning to social media to get evidence
Law enforcement is getting more tech savvy every year. In 2013, the International Association of Chiefs of Police surveyed 500 law enforcement agencies, and over 95 percent of the agencies that were surveyed used social media. Facebook and Twitter are the most popular...
