A U.S. District Judge reduced prison time for a former executive for Koss Corp. by 25 percent, last week. Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva was convicted of embezzling approximately $34 million from her Milwaukee-based employer. She used the stolen funds to purchase expensive...
Ohio Legal Issues Blog
‘Freak Accidents’ Can Be Tragic, But Are They Really Blameless?
We often receive visits or calls from people who have had a horrible accident happen to them or a family member, but they are unsure whether someone can - and should be - held liable for the resulting injury or death. These situations are often described as "freak...
Free Motorcycle White Paper From Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
The Attorney You Choose Impacts the Settlement or Verdict of Your Motorcycle Accident Case recently authored a new White Paper discussing the importance of selecting the right lawyer after you are injured in a motorcycle crash. Whether or...
What Can You Learn From Screech’s Conviction And Sentence?
Dustin Diamond, famous for playing the character Screech in the '90s TV show "Saved by the Bell," was recently convicted and sentenced for two misdemeanors stemming from a bar fight. To some, Diamond's sentence - 120 days in jail and 15 months probation - seems...
Average Dog Bite Injury Claim Exceeds $32,000 Per Insurance Study
Each year, Ohio is among the leading states in dog attacks. Despite statewide and community-level efforts to reduce the number of bites and injuries, Ohio is still struggling to get a grip on the problem. The human cost is overwhelming. In August 2014, a 59-year-old...
Ohio woman faces possible OVI charge
When authorities suspect an individual to have exhibited suspicious behavior, an officer may approach the individual. If further suspicion arises, an officer may ask an individual some questions or request that the party participate in certain tests, especially if the...
Use Of Drug-Sniffing Dogs In Traffic Stops Remains Controversial
The number of drug overdose deaths in Ohio tripled during little more than a decade, reaching 16.1 per 100,000 in 2013. The drug problem has spurred new laws and an increased emphasis on arrests for drug trafficking and possession. Unfortunately, Ohio's efforts to...
Ready To Enter The World Of Motorcycling? Take This Advice
The belief that motorcycles are just for outlaws or those with a death wish is long gone. Ridership has never been higher and the industry has manufactured bikes to fit just about any person's needs and preferences - from electric motorcycles and scooters to trikes....
How Neuroscience May Impact Your Case
Neuroscience - the study of the nervous system - has recently emerged as a source of evidence in the U.S. court system. Neuroscientific evidence is most often used in criminal defense, where attorneys use evidence as a factor for why their clients behaved a certain...
How Did The Police Search My Car Without A Warrant?
Were you pulled over for a traffic violation and are now charged with serious crimes after law enforcement conducted a warrantless search of your vehicle? Warrantless searches are a hotly contested area of criminal defense law. No two cases are alike, so each one...

