Playing It Safe This Halloween in Ohio
Halloween is one of the most memorable and beloved holidays for children and adults alike. Whether you have family traditions of decorating your home into a makeshift haunted house or simply enjoying the constant stream of trick-or-treaters, it’s a holiday that allows kids to be kids and parents to revive their youthful imagination. That said,…
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What Is A “No Contest” Plea in Columbus?
When it comes to the matters of law, various terms are in use by attorneys that take everyday individuals by surprise. But if you are currently involved in a court case, then it gets all the more vital for you to learn about these jargons and the deeper meaning behind them. One such term is…
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How to Pick a Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney?
If you’ve found yourself in trouble with the law, you’ll surely want to contact an experienced attorney. No matter how large or small the incident may be, it is better to be safe than sorry. Yet you’ll likely have many questions at the time of your arrest. Who is the best criminal defense attorney in…
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5 Things To Do After a Retail Theft in Columbus, Ohio
Shoplifting, also referred to as retail theft, can be a pretty serious crime. Depending upon the value of the goods stolen, it can either be a misdemeanor or a felony charge. Retail theft is not taken lightly in Columbus, and you must know what to do after a shoplifting accusation. It’s because being aware of…
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Man who was beaten by undercover law enforcement may have his case heard before the Supreme Court
It’s been six years since James King was heinously attacked by two undercover officers in Grand Rapids, Michigan and he has still not received justice. At the time of the attack, a local police detective and an FBI agent were working as part of a task force, searching for a fugitive accused of stealing a…
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Delbert Matthews Criminal Trial
It took the jury only two hours to determine that Delbert Matthews was an innocent man. Matthews was arrested and formally charged with kidnapping, rape, and two counts of abduction in January of 2019. The allegations stemmed from an occurrence at a Travelodge in Mansfield, Ohio in July of 2018. The alleged victim was his…
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Cold Case Reopened; Ohio Man Accused of Murdering His Family 11 Years Later
Questions that have remained unanswered for 11 years surrounding a cold case may finally come to light this year. Peter Romans, a 59-year-old Madison County resident, has been charged with killing his entire family via arson which included 51-year-old wife Billi, his son Caleb and their teenaged daughter Ami. The circumstances surrounding the night of the…
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Woman Arrested for Setting Fire to Hocking County Courthouse
Miranda L. McCormick, 31, of Logan was arrested after allegedly starting a fire at the Hocking County Courthouse just after midnight Tuesday morning. McCormick has been charged with aggravated arson. She still may face more charges. According to the Logan Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of West Main Street after receiving…
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Record High Holiday Travel Means Increased DUI Arrest Risk
AAA expects there to be 112.5 million Americans traveling for the holidays this year. That means more than a third of all Americans will be traveling by plane, car, or rail across the country between Dec. 22 and New Years Day. This would be an increase of 4.4 percent over last year and would be…
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Ohio Ranks Third in the Country for Reported Hate Crimes
While ranking seventh in total population, the state of Ohio has the dubious distinction of ranking third in number of hate crimes reported, behind only California and New York. Some states with significantly higher populations have significantly less reports of hate crime. For instance Texas which has more than double the population of Ohio and…
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