• BERNIE’S VIEW ON BAIL REFORM.

    Bernie Sanders has softly beat the drum for bail reform in the federal system. The Bail Reform Act of 1984 made it dramatically easier to keep people locked up before federal trials; most of the states followed suit. Today, roughly two-thirds of the people in jail are there either because they are too poor to […]

  • A GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT DOESN’T RUN ON FORMS–WHAT GIVES??

    Kaylon Pruitt appealed his 46 month sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm and argued the district court committed procedural error by failing to explain the reasons for the sentence, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3553(c). The Second Circuit affirmed and this is an otherwise forgettable decision but for the digs […]

  • A LIFETIME OF BIG BROTHER!

      In 2012, two years after the Wisconsin Department of Corrections officials affixed an ankle bracelet on him after his discharge from civil commitment, Michael Belleau sued, claiming the practice amounted to an ex post facto law as well as unreasonable search and seizure without a warrant. In September, Chief U.S. District Judge William Griesbach […]

  • Gun Possession and Carry Laws in Ohio

    Examining Gun Possession and Carry Laws in Ohio

    If you are facing a weapons charge, it is essential to contact a criminal defense attorney serving Columbus. Gun laws in Ohio are complex, and only a lawyer who is well versed in state criminal law can help you fight the charges. When you want to find a lawyer, be sure to pick someone whose […]

  • Can You Get a Traffic Ticket Based on Traffic Camera Footage?

    Criminal law in Columbus makes it an infraction to violate state traffic laws. If you are charged with a traffic violation, only a criminal defense attorney can help you avoid steep fines, skyrocketing insurance, and even jail time. If you have been charged with a traffic ticket issued by a traffic camera, you may be wondering […]

  • Defense Strategies Against Manslaughter Charges

    Common Defense Strategies Against Manslaughter Charges

    A criminal defense attorney serving Columbus can use different strategies when it comes to defending clients charged with manslaughter. A criminal lawyer may attempt to prove that the defendant did not actually commit the crime, that his or her actions were justified, or that the behavior did not fulfill the necessary elements of the crime. […]

  • What You Need to Know About Red Light Camera Laws in Ohio

    Numerous cities across the United States have installed red-light cameras, which automatically photograph vehicles that run red lights. Despite the popularity of red light cameras, many critics have argued that they do not increase traffic safety and are primarily in place to make money for city governments. If you have received a traffic ticket because […]

  • DOJ Machiavellian Policy In Child Pornography Investigations

    Between February 20, 2015 & March 4, 2015, the FBI operated one of the largest child pornography websites, known as Playpen, allowing thousands of users to download graphic child pornography. At the time, the site had more than 215,000 registered users and links to more than 23,000 sexually explicit images and videos. More than 100,000 […]

  • Violent Crime and Property Crimes Overview

    Rate of Violent Crime is Up, While Property Crimes are Down in 2015!

    The FBI’s Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report reveals a mixed bag about whether our world was safer in 2015. This report demonstrates overall declines in the number of property crimes reported and overall increases in the number of violent crimes reported for the first six months of 2015 when compared with figures for the first […]

  • Bail Procedure after Criminal Arrest

    What to Do After a Criminal Arrest: Understanding the Bail Procedure

    If you have been arrested, your first step should always be to contact a criminal defense attorney serving Columbus. A criminal lawyer can make sure your rights are protected throughout the entire process and will fight for the lowest possible bail. After you are processed into police custody, you will have to post bail, which […]