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“I was wrongly convicted of murder. I spent nearly 17 years in prison fighting my case. When I finally won a new trial, I chose Greg Robey to be a part of my defense team. He found an FBI agent who had worked on the case in the 1980s, along with critical pieces of evidence that we thought were long lost. After a long and very hard-fought trial, I was found Not Guilty of all charges. I owe my freedom to Greg Robey and my defense team.” -R.R., Ravenna, Ohio
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt (RICO) Act is a federal law that was enacted in the 1970s with the specific intent of prosecuting individuals involved in organized crime groups who order or mastermind, rather than actually commit, a crime. In the federal judicial system, the RICO Act can be found under Title 18, Part 1,… Read More »
Federal prosecutors are asking for a 22-year prison sentence that matches the severity of Jimmy Dimora’s landmark corruption case. Former Cuyahoga County commissioner Dimora has been found guilty of 32 counts of corruption for accepting gambling trips, sex with prostitutes, free meals, expensive liquor and free home improvements from people wanting political favors. Assistant U.S…. Read More »
In late May 2012, prosecutors in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, indicted 10 individuals and seven corporations for operating a number of illegal internet cafes. These charges are the latest in a string of legal crackdowns that have hit business owners in Ohio and the Upper Midwest. According to allegations, these businesses were operating illegal sweepstakes outlets… Read More »
The Supreme Court of Ohio is the highest court of the state, and decisions of the court can only be overturned by the United States Supreme Court. Ohio’s Supreme Court makes decisions in individual cases as the final court of appeals, but it also serves as the top authority in all matters of the state… Read More »
A law passed by the Ohio Legislature in November 2011 allows a spouse, relative or guardian to request that a loved one be forced to undergo treatment for his or her addiction. Senate Bill 117, also known as Casey’s Law, went into effect in March 2012. Three criteria must be met before involuntary treatment can… Read More »
A battery of over 1,000 surveillance cameras awaits anybody who tries to cheat at the new Ohio casinos. Seven suspected cheaters were recently arrested as they tried to defraud the gambling houses. These arrests are Ohio’s first criminal cases since the state legalized casino gambling. Of the seven gamblers arrested, six pleaded not guilty and… Read More »
Internet Sweepstakes Cafés have been active throughout Ohio since 2010. These establishments offer customers the opportunity to play slot-style computer games online. Potential winnings include more Internet time and points-based opportunities to compete in sweepstakes that offer monetary prizes. Since outcomes are predetermined, just as they are with winning scratch-off lottery tickets, Toledo Municipal Court… Read More »
