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History of the United States Constitution

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 by Brian Joslyn The Constitution is one of the most important documents for the United States. It allows the government to work in a way that benefits the people of the United States while giving the government the power to govern. It provides balance to the government's different branches and guarantees rights to individual people who live in the United States. To fully understand the Constitution, it is essential… Read more

Talking to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol: A Guide for Parents

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 by Brian Joslyn Drugs and alcohol are the dangers that can transform your kind, if sometimes difficult, teenager into a stranger you do not even recognize. It is hard to know exactly when to start talking to your teen about drugs and alcohol. Even if your kid seems innocent, peers can pressure your teen into just "trying" or experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Even experimentation can lead to an addiction from which… Read more

Prohibition: The Ban on Alcohol

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 by Brian Joslyn Between 1920 and 1933 in the United States, the constitution expressly banned the production, importation, transportation, and sale of all alcoholic beverages. Known as Prohibition, the 18th Amendment was passed in 1920 with a 68 percent supermajority in the House of Representatives and a 76 percent majority in the Senate. Millions of Americans continued to drink alcohol illegally, which led to bootlegging… Read more

Educational Lessons for Elections and Voting

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 by Brian Joslyn Voting is an important part of America's past and present. Voting is a way in which citizens of the United States can express their points of view and choose a government that represents them. All citizens who are 18 or older have a say in how their country is run. For our democracy to run as it should, educated voting should be a priority for all citizens. What Is a Democracy? A democracy is a government… Read more

Understanding Domestic Violence

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 by Brian Joslyn Domestic violence is commonly known as spousal abuse or intimate partner violence. Relationship violence is the most apt term because domestic violence is violence directed against any family member or member of the household. It's not limited to romantic relationships. Domestic violence can happen to anyone across different cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic classes, at any age, and to a person of… Read more

5 Things to Do Once You’re Arrested in Cincinnati

Posted on Apr 06, 2020 by Brian Joslyn 5 Things to Do Once You’re Arrested in Cincinnati The prospect of facing criminal charges in Cincinnati, Ohio, can be extremely frightening and cause a great deal of anxiety. This stress and fear are enough to make anyone accidentally say or do something that can be used against them during a court trial, which can make the job of a criminal defense attorney that much more difficult.  At the Joslyn… Read more

Do All Criminal Cases Go to Trial in Cincinnati?

Posted on Mar 04, 2020 by Brian Joslyn Whether you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, being convicted of a crime can have serious negative effects on your life. From a traffic violation to domestic violence and everything in between, your case will be unique, depending on your history and the details of the specific incident. For this reason, no one can definitively say that your case will or will not go to trial in any city… Read more

Can I Go to Jail If I Am Charged with a Misdemeanor in Cincinnati?

Posted on Mar 04, 2020 by Brian Joslyn Being accused or charged with a crime, felony or misdemeanor, can have serious, life-altering effects. Most of the time, a conviction will remain on your criminal record permanently, and any background check completed by a potential employer or other authority will divulge that information.  Although misdemeanors are less severe than felonies, a conviction can still lead to severe penalties, and you… Read more

Miranda v. Arizona: Knowing Your Rights

Posted on Jan 21, 2020 by Brian Joslyn Miranda v. Arizona: Knowing Your Rights Miranda v. Arizona: Knowing Your Rights The right to remain silent is a valuable right for people in the United States who are being questioned by police or who are on trial. This right allows people to avoid incriminating themselves, which is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Known as the Miranda warning, police read a statement of these rights to a suspect at the time of their… Read more

Judge Postpones Trial Again for Logan County Mother Accused of Murdering Her 3 Children

Posted on Aug 02, 2019 by Brian Joslyn Judge Postpones Trial Again for Logan County Mother Accused of Murdering Her 3 Children The trial for a mother who has been accused of suffocating her three sons to death has been delayed for a second time in Logan County, Ohio. Brittany Pilkington, a resident of Bellefontaine, pleaded not guilty for the deaths of her sons in the years 2014 and 2015. According to authorities, Pilkington smothered her three boys as they slept, starting with baby Niall in 2014, followed by her toddler… Read more
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