Palmer Legal Defense, Columbus Ohio

How can I seek post-conviction relief?

I Don't Think My Trial Was Fair What should I do now?

What can turn a regular state charge into a federal charge?

3 Factors That Can Create A Federal Charge Information about more serious criminal offenses.

People accused of these internet-based crimes can face charges in state or federal court.

5 Common Types Of Cybercrimes Penalties can be significant.

Scheduling a sober ride is always better than paying the price of a criminal charge.

Avoiding An OVI In Ohio What careful choices can do.

3 possible ways to keep bad evidence from tainting a trial.

What If The Evidence Is Bad? Don't let flawed evidence lead to a conviction.

Portable breath tests offer a measure of control, but can they be trusted at critical moments?

Personal Breathalyzers How accurate are they?

Occasionally, those who can connect criminal charges to a substance abuse disorder may avoid a criminal trial.

How Are Drug Court Proceedings Different? Pleading guilty for leniency doesn't always work.

A traffic stop is stressful. It’s easy to get flustered and make mistakes.

4 Steps To Follow In A Traffic Stop Experienced legal counsel throughout Ohio.

Perjury isn't just wrong, it's a federal offense with serious penalties

It's Crucial To Tell The Truth Tips for navigating courtroom rules and etiquette.

Can these quick fixes actually lower blood alcohol concentration?

The Sobering Truth 2 common myths

Listen to this podcast episode...you won't want to miss out!

Judge Keith McGrath, Tenth District Court of Appeals Quickly and easily listen to Lawyer Talk: Off the Record for free!

Another focus group in the books!

We held another focus group last week for an upcoming murder trial. What an amazing group of participants—they gave us valuable feedback that will help us better prepare. A special thanks to:

Lindsey's Bakery for the delicious donuts! Can’t have a trip to Circleville without pumpkin donuts.

Gibbys Eatery & Sports Bar for hosting our event and providing lunch! Your team was very attentive and helpful.

Dan Buckley Photography for the video and audio.

Yavitch and Palmer Law Firm, Columbus Ohio & Satawa Law, Pllc (Steve & Mark) for their creativity and expertise.

We will keep you all posted on the case outcome.

Need help with your trial? Contact us today to get started.

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Yavitch & Palmer's own Steve Palmer is the very FIRST guest on a brand new podcast from Harper & Company CPAs Plus called Empowering Entrepreneurs The Harper+ Way. Steve gives some great insight on how Yavitch and Palmer Law Firm, Columbus Ohio and his law career began. Available wherever great podcasts are available.

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Steve Palmer from Yavitch & Palmer Co., LPA Quickly and easily listen to Empowering Entrepreneurs The Harper+ Way for free!

Happy 2022!
Best wishes for a Happy New Year from everyone at Yavitch & Palmer. Make it a great one!

The last day of the year. A day that might have many of us reflecting on some of the things that we might wish had gone differently - or we had done differently. At Yavitch & Palmer, it makes us humble and grateful as we reflect on how many people we've been able to help get their lives back on track over the past 25 years.
If you or someone you know has been arrested, or convicted and need to file an appeal or other post-conviction relief, give us a call 24/7 at 614-224-6142.
We are always available to help good people in bad situations. It's what we do.

Stay safe. Happy New Year's Eve!

Christmas day football! Thanks Santa!🎄
https://fbschedules.com/christmas-day-football-schedule-2021/

Christmas Day football schedule 2021 The Christmas Day football schedule 2021 features three games this season, and it kicks off with a college football bowl game.

Merry Christmas! Hope no one hears a mysterious squeaking sound from the tree today - enjoy! 🎅🎄

Happy Holidays to all! Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season. 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻

No matter which list you’re on, we can help. Have a safe and Happy Holiday season!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Roasted swan, anyone?

Interesting article on the history of Thanksgiving, including what was really on the original menu.

Happy Thanksgiving - please pass the "not swan"!

https://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2021 Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 25. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the

The defense rested in the Rittenhouse trial today. Veteran criminal defense attorney Steve Palmer has been doing a special Legal Breakdown podcast series on the Rittenhouse trial, in which he breaks down the complex legalese and explains it in an interesting, simple way for all of us non-lawyers.

If you haven't listened to it yet, you can listen to it here (or wherever you listen to podcasts).

Here's last Friday's episode: Self Defense Evidence -
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0b8a298a-840f-43e7-81ce-0f864b6c5f3c

Legal Breakdown - Kyle Rittenhouse Trial and Self Defense Evidence Quickly and easily listen to Lawyer Talk: Off the Record for free!

Interesting read.
"In many cases where another judge might respond to an objection with just a word — “overruled” or “sustained” — Judge Schroeder has discussed the law, and why he did what he did, for several minutes.
“Anytime a judge opens his or her mouth while on the bench, that’s just another opportunity for an appellate attorney to use that down the line as evidence of the judge making a mistake,” said Steven Wright, a clinical law professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who has been following the trial."

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/11/us/kyle-rittenhouse-judge-bruce-schroeder.html
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In Scrutinized Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, It’s the Judge Commanding Attention Judge Bruce Schroeder, who has presided over Mr. Rittenhouse’s homicide trial, has drawn notice for sparring with prosecutors and offering historical commentary.

Thank you to all who served.

I Got a DUI – Now What?

So, you’ve been charged with a DUI – known as OVI in the state of Ohio.
What are your options?
Should you get a DUI lawyer to help you with your case?
Maybe you’re thinking you can save some money and handle it yourself.
Think again.

There are a ton of things that will need to be worked out, and we are here to help you through it all. That’s what we do.

Firstly, we should emphasize that an OVI in the state of Ohio doesn’t necessarily mean that you were drinking while driving a car.
You may have been impaired while driving – a boat, a horse, a motorcycle, a bicycle…..possibly a riding lawn mower.
And, it’s not just alcohol, but driving while being under the influence of drugs is, of course, also punishable with the same laws as under the OVI statute.
By the way, whether it’s DUI, OVI, or OMVI – they are all the same thing.

You’ve been charged. What are your options at this point?
Don’t despair, we have handled OVI and DUI cases in Ohio courts for over 25 years.
You are not alone!
We’re available 24/7 and will get you the information you need to move forward, and put this mess in the rear view mirror.

The first step is to contact us.
Let us know the particulars of your situation, and we’ll go from there.
You likely have the same questions as everyone else – Do I have to go to court? Will this be on my permanent record? Will I lose my license? Where did they tow my car? How much will the fine be? Will I have to go to jail?

All these questions have answers. We can help you with them, even on weekends.
That’s what we’re all about – helping you through the whole process so you can move on and get back to your life.
Make sure you have an expert in your corner, who knows what they are doing.

https://www.ohiolegaldefense.com/aop/columbus-dui-attorneys/got-a-dui-now-what/

Halloween and the Buckeyes - it's like a cauldron of fun this weekend!
Tons of interesting goings-on around C-bus, whether you're up for a Halloween dance party, haunted crawl, or Buckeye watch party, here's a link to a bunch of interesting options -
https://happeningnext.com/columbus/halloween
Have fun, and be safe!

And remember, if things get ghoulish, you know who to call...think of Yavitch & Palmer as your own personal legal Ghostbusters!

Appealing a Conviction - FAQ

If you or a family member has already been through the court system in Ohio, then you know all about how stressful and tense the process of a conviction can be, and the consequences involved.
Making the most informed decision for yourself and your family is what matters most right now, especially if you’ve been convicted of a criminal felony offense.

We know that having been convicted is devastating, and the appellate process is confusing for just about everyone. That is why we will be posting a series on appeals over the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, in order to make the appeals process clearer and easier to understand, we have put together a web page of FAQ’s on criminal appeals.

We want to answer the pertinent questions that you must certainly have after losing your court case.

We tackle many questions you may have, such as:
Can I appeal both the verdict AND the sentence?
Am I allowed to have another lawyer than the one who lost my case in the first place?
What if I lose my appeal, then what?
Will the Ohio Supreme Court hear my appeal?
What if I already missed the deadline for filing an appeal?
What does a scheduled Oral Argument entail?
Just what is a ‘Memorandum in Support of Jurisdiction’?
I lost a jury trial and was convicted of a crime. What can I do?
Can my sentence get worse after my appeal has been heard?
What happens after I win the appeal?

Take a look at our FAQ page, and if you have any further questions, be sure to contact our criminal defense law firm.

https://www.ohiolegaldefense.com/aop/appealing-a-criminal-conviction/appealing-a-conviction-faq/

We may be the best answer you have at this point.

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