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Thompson & Thompson, P.C

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114 West Hill Street, Warsaw, North Carolina, 28398

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6321 King George Boulevard, Suite 303, Surrey, British Columbia, V3X 1G1

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235 Main St. White Plains, NY 10601

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103 Church St., #400, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2G3

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Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys

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1100 S. Mint Street Suite 109

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Stewart Burr and Mayr Lawyers

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Moreton Centre, 5 Violet Street, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020

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3 Caledon Ct #A, Greenville, North Carolina, 29615

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879 Durand Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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Law Firm of Sean Imran

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10 Lakeview Dr Kings Park NY

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Wilt Injury Lawyers

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196 West Lowry Lane, Suite 1, Lexington, Kentucky, 40503

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315 Broadway St Suite 100, Baraboo, WI 53913

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Are Private Employees Protected by Whistleblower Act in Ohio?
Daniel Tan

Are Private Employees Protected by Whistleblower Act in Ohio?

When it comes to whistleblower protection for private sector employees, you might have a number of questions. The Ohio Whistleblower Protection Act effectively makes it illegal for any employers in both the private and public sectors to harass, punish, or retaliate against any workers that have reported wrongdoing or unlawful activity. The reported wrongdoing can be in relation to the worker’s boss, employer, or their work colleagues. So when you ask if there are any whistleblower protection for private sector employees, the short answer to that question is yes. There is protection in the Whistleblower Protection Act for private sector employees. But we can take a more in depth look at what kind of whistleblower protections exist for private sector employees. Is There Whistleblower Protection for Private Sector Employees? Once more, there is whistleblower protection for private sector employees. While we will go over how a private sector employee can invoke those kinds of protections shortly, it is also in your best interest to also speak with a whistleblower attorney. They will know the specific ins and outs of the Ohio Whistleblower Protection Act and the steps needed to get a violation report started. You, as an employee who is seeking to invoke the Whistleblower Protection Act for private sector wrongdoing, should have a general idea of what the law says in regard to the protection of private and public sector employees. From Section 124.341 (A) of the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.) says the following in regard to a private or public employee becoming aware of wrongdoing or unlawful activity: “If an employee in the classified or unclassified civil service becomes aware in the course of employment of a violation of state or federal statutes, rules, or regulations or the misuse of public resources, and the employee's supervisor or appointing authority has authority to correct the violation or misuse, the employee may file a written report identifying the violation or misuse with the supervisor or appointing authority. In addition to or instead of filing a written report with the supervisor or appointing authority, the employee may file a written report with the office of internal audit created under section 126.45 of the Revised Code or file a complaint with the auditor of state's fraud-reporting system under section 117.103 of the Revised Code.” This essentially means that you, as an employee, are able to file a report if you notice any violations of state or federal law, if you believe that there is a criminal offense taking place, or if you have reasonable belief that there is the potential for imminent physical harm to people or where something may become a public safety hazard. The reported activity has to fall within the specifically laid out conditions for whistleblower protection for private sector employees to take effect. Alongside the Ohio specific statues, a whistleblower attorney will also be able to walk you through the protections that are afforded to private sector employees through whistleblower protections at the federal level. For more information on the federal level, see our brief breakdown here. Whistleblower Protection Act for Private Sector – What to Know When it comes to the Whistleblower Protection Act for private sector employees, here is a practical breakdown of when an employee can invoke protections under the Ohio state statute. If you are working at a private school, company, or state or local government agency, you can invoke whistleblower protection for private sector employees when you: Wholeheartedly believe that a violation is a possible crime, a crime, or a danger to public health Take notice of an ethical, legal, or regulatory violation by a coworker, manager, supervisor, or executive at your place of work Report the noticed violation in writing to a regulatory agency, law enforcement, or an appropriate entity through your organization Once a report is received, the receiving party is then required to undertake a good faith investigation. The investigation will need to determine the accuracy of the report given. And if the report is found to be corroborated, then a solution will need to be implemented. The Whistleblower Protection Act for private sector employees offers the following legal options for whistleblowers that face retaliation from the workplace: Payment of back pay Reinstatement to the employee’s previous position after demotion or being fired Reinstatement of full benefits Payment of attorney’s fees Payment of back pay with interest if the retaliation has been found to be intentional Work With a Whistleblower Attorney If you have questions pertaining to the Whistleblower Protection Act for private sector employees, reach out to a whistleblower attorney at the Friedmann Firm. We offer free and confidential consultations, and we are here to work you as you look for whistleblower protection for private sector employees. Get in contact with a whistleblower attorney online or at 614-610-9755.
Charges for Child Pornography Possession in Ohio
Daniel Tan

Charges for Child Pornography Possession in Ohio

The Ohio Revised Code and federal laws  make it illegal to buy, keep, or use a computer to look at naked and sexually explicit pictures and videos of individuals who are younger than 18 years old. Ohio statutes refer to the offense of possessing child porn as a form of pandering and classify it as a fourth-degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a fine of $5,000. Pandering offenses also include producing child pornography, selling and trading child porn, and allowing or forcing children to engage in the production of pornography. These other types of pandering are treated as second-degree felonies that can result in 8-year prison terms and criminal fines up to $15,000. Federal law enforcement officials treat possession of child pornography even more seriously than Ohio police and prosecutors. U.S. statutes make it clear that any adult who “knowingly possesses, or knowingly accesses with intent to view, 1 [one] or more books, magazines, periodicals, films, video tapes, or other matter which contain any visual depiction” of a minor can face 10 years in prison. In addition to imprisonment and criminal fines, a child porn possession conviction under Ohio state law requires registration as a sex offender. Having one’s name removed from the sex offender registry is often impossible, which limits the places one can live and work. Also, failure to fully comply with rules for keeping law enforcement updated on one’s address and activities can result in new rounds of criminal charges. Each publication or computer file that allegedly contains depictions of child pornography that investigators find can bring a separate possession charge, conviction, and set of penalties. A skilled Ohio criminal defense attorney will ensure that police and prosecutors conduct searches of the home, computers, vehicles, and places of work in full compliance with legal rules and do not overcharge his client. An experienced child pornography lawyer will also be able to present defenses based on evidence that his client did not try to acquire child porn or attempted to destroy or dispose of objectionable materials upon discovering them. Most importantly, a child pornography lawyer will represent only his client’s interests. Getting charged with possessing child porn can make you an outcast to former friends. Even family members may limit their contact and support. An ethical and empathetic defense attorney will not prejudge, taking the time to hear your side of the story and making every effort to present your best case. If you are being investigated for possessing child pornography or for committing any other sexual offense, Michael S. Probst of the Probst Law Office may be able to help. He offers free consultations, so call him at (614) 232-8890 or schedule an appointment online.
Can Crime Lab Results Be Trusted?
Daniel Tan

Can Crime Lab Results Be Trusted?

Can crime lab results be trusted?” is the wrong question for a defendant and his or her defense attorney to ask because the only honest answer is some form of “It depends” or “Not always.” Rather, building and proceeding with a defense depends on answering the following questions as completely as possible: Which lab test results are police and prosecutors planning to use to make the case that the defendant committed the alleged crime? What samples were tested in a crime lab? Were all the tested samples collected legally and in accordance with rules created by courts and the legislature to protect suspects’ rights and safety? How were the tests conducted? Best practices, legal standards, and state of the art change constantly. Were all the lab’s practices up to date and fully compliant? What equipment was used to perform the tests? Were all the pieces of lab equipment used to perform the tests in good repair, recently certified for accuracy, and operated correctly? How much time elapsed between the collection of the samples and when they were analyzed? This information is especially important when it comes to alcohol and drug tests. Were all the crime lab technicians who performed the tests properly trained and adequately supervised? Who signed the lab reports? Did everyone who collected, transported, handled, and stored the testing samples keep proper records to show that no tampering occurred? Can the samples be independently tested by experts chosen by the defense team? Do the lab results from the crime lab and the independent tests match? If different labs reach different results, why did that happen? Even this long list does not exhaust all the questions a Columbus, Oho, drunk driving attorney or criminal defense lawyer will ask on behalf of his client. The goal is to ensure that any lab test results presented to a judge or jury to “prove” guilt can withstand the highest degree of scrutiny. Why All the Questions? Never forget that securing a criminal conviction requires presenting proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Showing that, say, the location and possession of blood samples taken from a drunk or drugged driving suspect cannot be fully accounted for from the time they were drawn until they were placed into long-term storage introduces a great deal of doubt over whether blood concentration values presented by a prosecutor can be trusted. In another example, when a criminal defense attorney who learns that an untrained technician signed off on a DNA test interpretation, s/he will have a case to make for calling the finding into question. The same is true if a second analysis commissioned by the defense lawyer shows that the DNA could have come from a person other than the defendant. When he takes on a case, one of the first things Columbus OH drunk driving attorney and defense lawyer Colin Maher does is request lab test results and ensure he has access to all the testing records. If you need a legal advocate to perform these services for you, call The Maher Law Firm at (614) 205-2208 or set up an appointment online. The initial consultation on your case is free.

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