There are updates about a Cleveland police officer shot and killed in the line of duty on September 3, 2020. The officer killed was Det. James Skernivitz. He was 53 years old and a 25 year veteran of the Cleveland Police Department. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that the cause of death was… Read more
5 Things to Remember If You’re up Against False Accusations in Court
/ September 10, 2020 / Criminal Defense TopicsUnfortunately, false allegations are more common than people realize. People falsely accuse people of crimes for a variety of reasons. A partner may use false allegations of domestic violence to gain the upper hand in a custody or divorce case. The partner may want to obtain a restraining order, which can hurt the other person’s… Read more
Can You Shoot Someone Who Breaks Into Your House?
/ September 2, 2020 / Criminal Defense TopicsThe Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the people the right to keep and bear arms. However, gun laws make things much more complicated than that. Federal and state laws regulate and govern the right to possess and use firearms. Some of the laws regarding using guns for self-defense in your home have… Read more
Police: Teen Handling Gun Shoots 2-Year-Old Nephew
/ August 31, 2020 / NewsColumbus police responded to a shooting on North Monroe Avenue on August 12, 2020, just before 8:00 p.m. A 14-year-old male had been babysitting his two-year-old nephew and 1-year-old niece. A gun went off and killed the two-year-old boy. According to the prosecutor during a court hearing the next morning, the teenager had twirled the… Read more
How Hard is it to Pass the Ohio Bar Exam?
/ August 27, 2020 / Ohio LawAs with any examination, the difficulty of the Ohio Bar Exam depends on the person taking the test. According to the Ohio Supreme Court, the passage rate for the July 2019 bar exam was 73.1%. First time test-takers performed better, overall, recording an 82 percent pass rate. The exam is uniform, so its difficulty is… Read more
Columbus Police Investigating Multiple Shootings in About 5-hour Span
/ August 19, 2020 / NewsLast week the Columbus police investigated multiple shootings that occurred in the city within five hours. These shoots are just a continuation of the increase in gun violence the city has experienced in 2020. On August 4, 2020, police officers responded to a call about gunshots at a business on Westerville Road near Thornapple Drive… Read more
Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Arrested in $60 Million Bribery Case
/ August 12, 2020 / NewsOhio House Speaker Larry Householder and four other individuals were arrested and accused of being involved in a bribery scheme. Two lobbyists, Juan Cespedes and Neil Clark were also arrested. Householder adviser Jeffrey Longstreth and former Chairman of the Ohio Republic Party Matt Borges were also arrested. Getting Larry Householder Elected as House Speaker According… Read more
City Leaders Address Violence in Columbus Neighborhoods; 3 Killed in Shootings Over the Weekend
/ July 29, 2020 / Criminal Defense TopicsColumbus city officials blame the coronavirus pandemic, economic hardship, and illegal guns for the city’s rash of shootings and violent crimes. In a press conference, Police Chief Quinlan, Mayor Ginther, and other local leaders expressed their concerns about the violence in Columbus. Mayor Ginther was emotional as he reminded people that these individuals are not… Read more
Courts Get Creative to Restart Jury Trials Amid Pandemic
/ July 27, 2020 / Ohio LawThe judicial system is not immune to the effects of COVID-19. The coronavirus shut down court systems in Columbus and throughout the United States. However, the judicial process cannot be stalled forever. People need to have a resolution in their case. Individuals being held in jail awaiting trial cannot wait forever. It is simply not… Read more
Columbus’s Rising Murder Rate Taking a Toll on City Teenagers
/ July 21, 2020 / MurderSince the beginning of the year, Columbus has had 62 homicides, compared to 54 homicides for the same period last year. Ten of the homicides were juveniles. So far, seven juveniles have been arrested and charged with murder in 2020. According to Columbus Police Sgt. Joe Albert, there has been an increase in the rate… Read more