Stephen E. Palmer Law Blog

We have defended many child abuse cases over the years.  Allegations range from “shaken baby syndrome” to ugly allegations of child sex abuse.  Typically these allegations involve close families, where a mother, father, or step-parent is accused of something awful. But what if the person didn’t do it? ... Read More

Cinco de Mayo parties are now the mainstay.  Every Mexican restaurant, cantina, and bar rolls out the red carpet to eager partiers looking for some late spring fun. How many of those partiers, I wonder, actually know what the whoopla is all about?  Like many such “party” holidays, it has a meaningful history.  It has evolved in the United States as a means to celebrate Mexican heritage. So why talk about it here?  Because to those that don’t have any Mexican... Read More

Spring is in the air.  And to many folks that means turkey season.  The first time out, the woods are waking up, time to dust off the hunting gear and pattern in that shotgun. But not for those accused of a violent crime or a felony. ... Read More

Computer crimes range from improper internet chat to downloading illegal pornography.  This is a tough subject.  And societal views on things like child pornography are understandably harsh.  We have all seen the special interest TV shows where the host engages in private “sting” operations.  There is a fake internet “chat” relationship.  The sting operator poses as an underage person, and the culprit responds.  The show then sets up hidden c... Read More

When it comes to OVIs in Ohio, nothing is debated more than the age-old question—to test or not to test.  Many hours of barstool time has been spent bantering on this subject.  Everyone has an opinion, and everyone knows an “expert” on the topic.  But in reality, very few know the real issues lurking behind the debate.... Read More

The holiday season is over.  And football weekends have come to an end. So ends the first “high risk” season for dui’s.  But another is right around the corner—March Madness. Continue reading from Columbus criminal defense attorney Stephen E. Palmer...... Read More

Cultivation of Marijuana is still a felony under Ohio criminal laws and the federal criminal system.  When people “trade” services for pot, they are really trafficking in marijuana under the criminal codes.  The law has little sympathy for “personal consumption” growers. ... Read More

The reason your drug crime lawyer in Ohio may argue for state rather than federal jurisdiction is that judges at state levels are not subject to federal sentencing guidelines, which generally impose heavier drug crime penalties. The main factor that determines federal drug crime jurisdiction is drug activity that crosses state lines or U.S. borders.... Read More

Statutory rape is a legal term for sex with an individual who has not reached the age of consent from a statutory standpoint. If you face charges for statutory rape, it is vital to seek legal help from an experienced Columbus sexual assault attorney who can protect your rights. In Ohio, the legal terminology f... Read More

Laws are constantly changing. Understanding criminal law in Ohio can be a daunting process and becomes easier with professional help.  If you are being charged with a crime, look for criminal defense lawyer to help you understand criminal law at the local and state level.  He or she will know all the latest changes as well as standard criminal laws at the lo... Read More