Blog Posts in May, 2015
Posted on May 30, 2015 By
Even if you have previously faced drug charges or other charges, you may be a little unsure of what to expect from the legal process. When you meet with your defense lawyer near Columbus, he or she ...
Continue reading "What Happens During a Preliminary Hearing?" »
Jose Caballero, 40, and Elissa Alvarez, 20, were convicted for having sex on Cortez Beach on July 20, 2014. Their jury found the couple guilty after deliberating only 15 minutes. In fairness, it was ...
Continue reading "Sex On The Beach And I Don't Want Sand In My Crack!" »
The federal grand jury in Brooklyn returned an indictment on Wednesday that makes me wonder if most BOP prison yards will have enough soccer pitches to accommodate the almost certain influx of inmates ...
Continue reading "Football--The Official Sport of the BOP!" »
On Wednesday, Nebraska repealed the death penalty when the Senate overrode a veto from Gov. Pete Ricketts. Ricketts had worked hard to get senators to flip their votes and he only needed three to ...
Continue reading "CORNHUSKER STATE SHUCKS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT!" »
It’s difficult to write this and I think I've lost my mind; however, if you’re looking at the next presidential election only through the prism of which candidate(s) will be most ...
Continue reading "PAUL & CRUZ V. HILLIARY--WHO'LL BRING MANDATORY MINIMUM REFORM?" »
Posted on May 26, 2015 By
Child pornography is widely considered to be among the most reprehensible of offenses under criminal law, and as such, accused offenders face extremely harsh penalties. Since it is not uncommon for ...
Continue reading "Federal Child Pornography Laws" »
Posted on May 22, 2015 By
In an effort to prevent drunk driving accidents, Ohio has enacted very strict laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. Under Ohio law, you can be charged with DUI if your blood ...
Continue reading "Facts About DUI Cases" »
Posted on May 19, 2015 By
There are many strategies a criminal defense attorney can use to obtain a favorable outcome for your case. The specific criminal defenses that he or she uses will depend upon the specific ...
Continue reading "Examining Common Defenses in Criminal Cases" »
On Friday, a federal jury sentenced Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death. After the verdict was published, there was no visible reaction from Tsarnaev; however, several survivors and ...
Continue reading "Boston Marathon Bomber Sentenced To Death!" »
Posted on May 15, 2015 By
The most effective way to improve the outcome of your case is to hire a criminal defense attorney serving Columbus. However, as your defense attorney will advise you, behaving properly in the ...
Continue reading "A Guide to Courtroom Etiquette" »
Posted on May 12, 2015 By
Drunk driving accidents inflict serious injuries, claim lives, and result in significant property damage. They also result in severe legal penalties. Unfortunately, even if you take precautions to ...
Continue reading "Dealing with a DUI Traffic Stop" »
Posted on May 9, 2015 By
If you think you could be under investigation for child pornography, it’s imperative to contact a sex crime lawyer in Columbus right away. Your sex crime attorney can begin working on your child ...
Continue reading "Child Pornography Law: Possession vs. Distribution" »
Posted on May 5, 2015 By
Before meeting with your domestic violence attorney near Columbus, it’s a good idea to write down any questions you have about your case and applicable criminal law. Your criminal defense ...
Continue reading "Common Questions About Domestic Violence Cases" »
There has not been a federal execution since 2003 and there about 60 federal inmates on death row. However, last year, the many death penalty debacles experienced by the states became the fulcrum that ...
Continue reading "STATUS OF FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY" »
Jerry Baxter, the judge presiding over the sentencing of 10 former Atlanta public school educators convicted of participating in a widespread conspiracy to cheat on state tests, ordered three of the ...
Continue reading "JUDGE TAKES A MULLIGAN!" »
Alright, we all know about the severity of the federal criminal justice system—harsh mandatory minimum penalties, guideline sentences that are arbitrary and have no foundation in either science ...
Continue reading "JUSTICE, INDONESIAN STYLE!" »
A three-judge panel in the Ninth Circus vacated a sentence imposed for knowingly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft. In calculating the base offense level, the district court enhanced ...
Continue reading "BEAM ME UP SCOTTY!" »
Deputy Chief of Staff Bridget Kelly and Port Authority Deputy Director Bill Baroni, two senior New Jersey officials with ties to Gov. Chris Christie, were indicted for their roles in the creation of ...
Continue reading "A BRIDGE TOO FAR (OR TOO NARROW)?" »