The Difference Between Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity And A Defendant's Competence In Ohio Although many people confuse these two concepts, a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity ("NGRI") is vastly different from a finding that a defendant is not competent to...
Year: 2016
How Do Firearms Impact Sentencing?
The Ohio Revised Code provides for mandatory prison sentences when a firearm is involved in a crime. These sentences range from one, three or six-years depending on how the firearm is involved. Having a firearm on one's person or under their control carries a...
False Accusations Of Rape, Sexual Imposition, And Sexual Battery
Rape is a horrific crime. Being falsely accused of rape is equally horrific. The consequences for being found guilty range from three to eleven years in prison, life in prison if the victim is a child, and lifetime sexual offender registration. If accused, you need an...
A Car Accident Is Not An Accident
According to a recent news article, Dr. Mark Rosekind of the National Highway Traffic Administration said that using the word "accident" when referring to a car crash infers that "God made it happen." Safety experts and safety advocates believe that the use of the...
OVI Checkpoints: Are They Constitutional?
Last Saturday night in the greater Cincinnati area, we had another OVI checkpoint in Hamilton County. The most recent checkpoint lasted four hours. OVI checkpoints have become increasingly popular by state highway patrols and local police agencies. Many people wonder...
Fatal Car Crash Implicates Cincinnati Casino
Ohio Dram Shop Law: Bar Liability for Alcohol Injuries and DeathHorseshoe Casino was recently cited by the Ohio Liquor Control Commission for selling beer to a visibly intoxicated person who was at-fault for a car accident that killed a local man. The Cincinnati...
Why An Arrest Warrant Can’t Be Ignored
In a typical police investigation there is no arrest warrant because the person charged is either in police custody or has been cited to court. But in situations where a police investigation results in charges filed days, weeks, or even months later, an arrest warrant...
Warren County Ohio School Threats
In light of the recent news surrounding the evacuation of local schools due to various threats and the prosecution of those allegedly responsible, it seems appropriate to take a closer look at the laws dealing with these situations. Generally, defendants who have...
Motorcycle Accident Settlements And Jury Verdicts
Motorcycles are growing in popularity. Unfortunately, that also means that motorcycle accidents are on the rise. With more than 8 million motorcycles on American roads, perhaps it is unsurprising that nearly 100,000 motorcyclists are injured each year. Among those...
Ohio’s Sexual Offender Registration Laws
Any adult convicted of a sexually oriented offense in Ohio is subject to registration as a sexual offender. Ohio has three levels of registration-Tier I, II, or III. An offender's tier designation is entirely dependent on his or her underlying conviction. Whereas...