Blog Posts in March, 2015

Answering FAQs About Ohio DUI Laws

Different aspects of DUI laws may apply to you, depending on the particular circumstances of your case. A DUI lawyer in Columbus can help you understand the laws and potential penalties that are ...
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What Are the Penalties for DUI in Ohio?

Under Ohio criminal law, police officers typically charge individuals suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) with the charge of operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). These two charges ...
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Life Sentence Data In The Federal Bureau Of Prisons

"Pine box parole" is an euphemism used to describe the plight of a federal criminal defendant who received a life sentence (or one so long it might as well have been life). In Fiscal Year ...
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DOJ Opposed to Fraud Sentencing Reform

Earlier this spring, the Sentencing Commission conducted hearings on the propriety of reducing the guidelines for fraud cases and generally reevaluating the impact that “loss” should play ...
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Kasich Stingy With Clemency!

In his first four years in office, Gov. John Kasich used his executive clemency power more sparingly than any other Ohio governor in the past three decades. He granted 66 of 1,521 requests, about 4.4% ...
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Convenient Scapegoat?

A defense attorney was cited Tuesday after a bag of marijuana fell out of his pocket in front of the judge, according to Connecticut state police. Police said Vincent Fazzone, 46, dropped a plastic ...
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Terminally Ill Lawmaker Imprisoned For Child Pornography Offense

A federal judge has sentenced terminally ill former Illinois lawmaker Keith Farnham to eight years in prison for compiling and trading more than 2,700 child pornography images online. Farnham was also ...
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Church And State Separation?

I hate the phrase “think outside the box” but am enamored with judges who are open to considering sentencing alternatives. I’m struggling to accept a Mississippi judge’s ...
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Welcome To Supermax!

In 1994, in response to an incident at USP Marion where two guards were killed, the BOP opened ADX Florence, its only supermax facility. There have been many mysteries swirling around life at ADX but ...
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How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Protect Your Rights

If you’ve been charged with a crime, even one that seems to be a minor offense, it’s imperative to get in touch with a criminal defense attorney serving Columbus as soon as possible. There ...
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What to Expect If You're Charged with a Crime?

For many people, being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. You may be confused about what’s going to happen and you may not be quite sure how to respond to the police officers. ...
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Understanding Public Indecency Laws in Ohio

Sex crimes are taken very seriously and a conviction has the potential to bring significant penalties. If you’ve been accused of any type of sex crime, contact a criminal defense attorney ...
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What Are Federal Sentencing Memos?

Your defense attorney can help you in many more ways than just representing you in a courtroom. Even if you’ve been convicted, your defense attorney can protect your interests by arguing for a ...
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What Does a DUI Mean for Your Car Insurance?

Your DUI lawyer in Columbus can advise you as to the penalties you’re likely facing if you’re convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). In addition to serving time in jail, losing ...
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Exploring the Consequence of a Child Pornography Possession Conviction

Under state and federal criminal law, child pornography offenders face severe penalties. However, even after being released from prison, individuals convicted of this crime can face lifelong ...
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