Former prosecuting attorney Steven Adams has seen a wide variety of criminal cases, giving him a unique perspective on defending his clients in Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Our blog posts explore the most common challenges and legal factors involved in a criminal defense case.
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If I lie to my insurance, have I committed insurance fraud?Lying to your insurance company is never a good idea, but it only amounts to fraud if you lied with the intent to defraud the insurance company.
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The Importance of Effective Presentation of Your Case by the Right Criminal Defense AttorneyDoes your defense attorney have the people skills necessary to win your case? Discover why you need a likable lawyer if you are accused of a crime in Ohio.
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Actus Reus vs. Mens ReaTwo key ideas in criminal law—actus reus and mens rea—are essential for proving criminal responsibility.
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Questioning Without Asking a QuestionCops can find different, subtle, ways in which to question, or interrogate, a suspect.
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Warrants for Electronic SurveillanceCourts are often faced with a difficult challenge when applying centuries-old constitutional rules to the latest technology, like thermal scanners and cell phones.
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Openings and ClosingsOpening statements and closing arguments are an opportunity for each side’s attorney to try to organize or emphasize the evidence in the case.
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With Warrants, One Size Does Not Fit AllAs you might expect, there are different kinds of warrants for different situations, and different types of investigations.
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No Probable Cause? Then No WarrantThe police are only allowed to get a warrant if they show the judge that probable cause exists.
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Where Were the Drugs Found? Location, Location, LocationIt is often said that the first three rules of real estate are “location, location, location.” The same could be said about drug possession prosecutions.
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What Does Chain of Custody Mean?The phrase “chain of custody” in a drug case refers to a list of all people who have had contact with the drugs since they came into police custody.
