Ohio does not take lightly violent crimes of any sort. For instance, if you are facing an assault charge, whether at a misdemeanor or felony level, the consequences can be rather severe. You do not have to let such a charge ruin your future, however. Attack an assault...
FBI: Ohio pastor one of two men charged with sex crimes
Far north of Cincinnati, local law enforcement officials teamed up with the FBI to arrest two Ohio men, including a pastor, on charges of sex trafficking of children. According to news media reports, the men allegedly had multiple sexual encounters with a girl who was...
Five ways to sabotage your own DUI defense
You've been pulled over for drinking and driving and are now facing a DUI charge. These cases tend to move quickly, so it's important to begin assembling your defense right away. It is strongly encouraged that you seek the help of an attorney who focuses on DUI...
Wrong number: Four men arrested in Ohio phone store robberies
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said its agents were following four men after they left a cell phone store north of Cincinnati. The four were arrested after being pulled over on Interstate 70, east of Indianapolis. The FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force followed the...
Pastor accused of white collar crime to help pay for addiction
If you drive west of Cincinnati on the interstate for a couple of hours, you will come to Columbus, Indiana. The city received some national attention back in December when a pastor there reported that his home had been robbed of more than $11,000 in cash, jewelry and...
Bill would end mandatory prison time for non-violent offenders who violate parole
According to figures from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, the state's prison network, which is designed to accommodate 38,579 inmates, is currently housing well over 50,000 inmates. ODRC statistics also reveal that 28 percent of this massive...
Ohio State Patrol in search of drunk drivers on St. Patrick’s Day
No matter how much green you wear or how affecting your Irish lilt might be on this St. Patrick's Day, you do not want to get pulled over by Cincinnati police, Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies or the Ohio State Highway Patrol. All of those law enforcement agencies...
Ohio volunteer cop, Boy Scout leader accused of rape
If you drive about four hours northeast of Cincinnati, you will come to the town of Olmsted Falls, Ohio. The Cleveland suburb was recently the focus of intense media attention after a Boy Scout troop leader and auxiliary police officer was accused of sexual assault of...
What happens if I violate my probation?
Whether you are in the pre-sentencing stage or have been convicted of a crime, the judge may have opted to put you on probation as opposed to imprisonment. There are certain legal restrictions that you will have to observe such as abstaining from the illegal use of...
Former Ohio cop faces probation after DUI charges reduced
A former police officer is in a battle to reclaim his job with the Cleveland police department. It is not clear how that fight will be affected by his recent plea of no contest to a misdemeanor charge of being in physical control of a vehicle while under the...