“I was charged with the murder of my best friend, and held on a $1 million dollar bond. My family got Greg Robey on the case and he immediately started fighting for me. He found a forensic pathologist and a firearms expert to help my case. After a long battle with the prosecutors, I was freed. I can honestly say that Greg Robey saved my life!” -R.W., Warren, Ohio
Since 2008, Ohioans have had expanded rights to self-defense under a group of laws known as the Castle Doctrine. These laws state that the victim of a home invasion does not have to retreat before using deadly force against the intruder – and that offenders engaging in criminal conduct cannot receive damages for injuries they… Read More »
When a party wishes to question the ruling of a lower court, an appeal can be filed to have the case reviewed. The appellant’s attorney submits all pertinent records to the court of appeals, along with a written “brief” that details precisely why they believe there was an error in the ruling. In Ohio, criminal… Read More »
While most witnesses in a trial provide first-hand testimony, expert witnesses are called to provide an informed opinion based on their specialized knowledge, skill, training or education. They can clarify disputed or unclear questions of fact, or simply increase understanding of subjects outside the life experience of ordinary judges or jurors. The areas of expertise… Read More »
As the Supreme Court of Ohio has stated, “A fundamental principle in the attorney-client relationship is that the attorney shall maintain the confidentiality of any information learned during the attorney-client relationship.” Clearly, attorney-client privilege is an important component of an attorney’s ethical responsibilities. However, there are multiple and complex situations when attorney-client privilege may not… Read More »
In November of 2012, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office, working together with law enforcement agencies, raided five locations in multiple counties as part of an effort to crack down on the distribution of the synthetic drugs called bath salts. But what, exactly, are bath salts? Despite their innocent-sounding name, bath salts are hallucinogenic drugs… Read More »
Attorney-client privilege is a rule that protects both attorneys and their clients from disclosing confidential communications vital for the purposes of furnishing or obtaining legal advice or assistance. This protection is intended to encourage clients to give their lawyers all possible information – including some that is possibly embarrassing or damaging – relevant to their… Read More »
We talked earlier about narcotics and harsh Ohio penalties for distribution and possession of drugs. Drugs are illegal on the street and in your body when driving a car. Operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Ohio. This means controlled substances, metabolites of controlled substances and drugs of… Read More »
The White House says that prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem, eclipsing even chronic issues with street drugs like cocaine. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), about seven million people aged 12 and older used prescription drugs non-medically each month in 2010.Usage has only grown since… Read More »
Internet café gambling is set to remain a controversial topic with Ohio legislators in 2013. In February, State Attorney General Mike DeWine asked legislators to support regulation of an industry that currently includes 820 Internet cafés across the state. On one side are claims by law enforcement of thinly disguised gambling venues. On the other… Read More »
As technology advances, so do efforts to exploit technology for both legal and illegal endeavors. As criminal defense attorneys in Cleveland, our law firm defends those accused of Internet crimes with ties to Ohio. While cybercrimes often involve charges of possession of child pornography, Internet crime is rapidly expanding to reflect the ubiquitous presence of… Read More »
