Does Crossing the Center Line of a Highway, Captured on Cruiser Camera Justify a Traffic Stop?
We find the trial court did not err in finding the trooper had a reasonable, ar [...]
If a Suspect Chokes his Girlfriend to the Point of Unconsciousness … is it a Valid Defense that the Chokehold was too Brief to Create a Substantial Risk of Physical Harm?
Because there is evidence that if, believed, proves Mr. Hardy caused physical h [...]
Can an Officer Search Incident to Arrest Following Warrant Verification But Prior to Confirming the Suspect is Within the Pick-Up Radius?
This court is unaware of any authority that requires the police officer to dete [...]
Can a Defendant Be Convicted of Resisting Arrest When the Deputy Only Intended to Detain?
The State presented no conflicting evidence that a lawful arrest occurred or wa [...]
Is it Objectively Reasonable if a Canine Places his Paws on a Vehicle During a Free Air Sniff?
Canine Mekel then stands on his hind legs and briefly puts his front paws onto [...]
What Behaviors are Required to Successfully Charge and Convict a Suspect for Menacing by Stalking?
State v. Sheppard 2025 – Ohio – 161 Fifth District Appellate Court Stark County [...]
Does a Suspicious Suspect have a Second Amendment Right to Open Carry a Shovel?
When asked for his name, Mr. McKenzie immediately became agitated and belligere [...]
Can a Parent Use Corporal Punishment on an Adult Child if the Child has not Graduated High School, Lives in the Same House and Remains Financially Dependent on the Parents?
[T]he parental-discipline defense is not applicable where the alleged victim ha [...]
Does a VIN Check Unreasonably Delay a Traffic Stop for a Canine Sniff?
[A]utomobiles are justifiably the subject of pervasive regulation by the State [...]
Melvin Claimed He Did Not Know he was Being Actively Pursued for Eleven Miles at Over a Hundred Miles an Hour Because he had his Earbuds In … Did the Earbud Excuse Drown Out the Law?
The jury could reasonably believe Prosecutor’s evidence and discount Mr. Fiske’ [...]