In Ohio, there are two basic types of criminal offenses: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are less serious criminal offenses that have a potential sentence of less than one year in jail. A minor misdemeanor is the least serious type of criminal offense, carrying a penalty of no jail time and a fine of up to …
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Thanksgiving
We are always touched to receive thank you notes from clients — especially at Thanksgiving. These notes are especially meaningful to us as former prosecutors — even though we worked to pursue justice, we almost never received direct thanks from the people we helped.
“You gave my life back…”
Sometimes, the job is rewarding. Anne Tamashasky represented a student in a complicated and difficult school disciplinary hearing. The student is studying to be a doctor and faced expulsion due to allegations of harassment from a former girlfriend. Following a two-day hearing run by the school’s Title IX Office, the student was found “not responsible” …
Anne Tamashasky Recognized as “10 Best” Attorney
Anne Tamashasky has been recognized for exceptional performance by the The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Tamashasky was named as one of Ohio’s “10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.” Read the Press Release here. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass a rigorous selection process, which is based on …
Engel Explains: The Trump-Comey “Tapes” and the Anti-Shredding Law
Donald Trump has suggested that he has tapes of conversations in the White House, perhaps even the oval office. James Comey better hope that there are no “tapes” of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2017 The White House has not officially confirmed or denied …
Closing Arguments in Trial of Clermont County Officer
From Channel 12: In court, the prosecutor showed pictures, including where the victim said [the officer]spanked her under the guise of wrestling. The defense claimed the young woman was not credible and built a case by trying to show she lied a number of times. Some photos from closing arguments:
Martin Serving As Prosecutor For Man Accused of Shooting Deputy
Mary Martin is serving as a prosecutor in Mason Municipal Court in the case of Mohammed Abdu Laghaoui. Laghaoui is accused of shooting a Warren County Sheriff Deputy during a domestic dispute. Laghaoui was arraigned in Mason Municipal Court and authorities released 911 call recordings of the incident last Thursday in the Landen area of Warren …
New Firm Mugs
Important news update. 🙂