Ohio Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
  Many television and movie defendants are found not guilty by reason of insanity. However, real criminal defendants are not as successful with the insanity defense as popular media seems to suggest. One study found that the insanity defense is only used in about 1% of all court cases and is only successful in about 26% of those cases. So, only approximately one quarter of one … more
• When is a Search Warrant Necessary?
  The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects Americans from unreasonable searches by the government.  That means that absent an emergency situation or other legal exception, a police officer must have a search warrant before conducting a search of your person or property. How a Search Warrant is Obtained The Fourth Amendment requires that searches be specific and … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application
• Application & Affidavit By An Incarcerated Person To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Fees (Southern District)
• Application To Proceed Without Prepayment Of Fees & Affidavit (Southern District)
• Criminal Case Subpoena (Stark County)

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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• Arraignment
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• Three Strikes Rule
• Verdict Lawyers
• Writs and Appeals