Supreme Court of Ohio Determines that there is a Fork in the Statutory Construction of a Utility Vehicle and Motor Vehicle
[B]ecause the Polaris was a "utility vehicle" as defined by statute, the eviden [...]
If a Canine Officer Provides a Demonstration of his Canine during Summer Barbecue at his Home and the Canine Bites a Partygoer, is that Bite Within or Outside the Scope of Employment?
Reasonable minds could differ regarding whether Dep. Hilderbrand was manifestly [...]
Because Donald Smiled at his Victim he had his Felony reduced to Two Misdemeanors
We hold that to prove that a defendant trespassed by stealth or deception in a [...]
Can Distracted Driving Information be Discovered on a Cell Phone?
Four Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio determine that affidavit information [...]
Is Opening a Car Door on a Lawfully Stopped Car a ‘Search’?
Because the officer acted with the intent to secure Mr. Jackson and not with “t [...]
An Impaired Person in a Parked Vehicle in the Driver’s Seat with the Vehicle Running is ‘Operating’ But (!) If a Person is in the Driver’s Seat with the Vehicle Running and has a License Suspension … then She is NOT Operating
The person must cause or have caused movement of the motor vehicle on the publi [...]
Eight Days After Probable Cause is Established does a Law Enforcement Officer Need an Arrest Warrant Before A Warrantless Arrest is Effected?
No! [T]he short delay in this case did not affect the existence of probable cau [...]
Can Law Enforcement Seize Clothing of a Murder Suspect from his Hospital Room While the Suspect is Being Treated?
No Although the officer did not seize the items directly from LaRosa’s body, th [...]
Can Law Enforcement Rely on an Unidentified In-Person Tipster?
Sergeant Illanz had reasonable suspicion to investigate whether Tidwell was dri [...]
Who was Right? M.C. Hammer or the Supreme Court of Ohio?
On February 12, 1990 Rapper M.C. Hammer released his Grammy winning song U Can’ [...]