Objectively Reasonable
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I help Ohio law enforcement officers identify and understand the constantly changing landscape of case law so that they may always be Objectively Reasonable.
Columbus, Ohio
Joined December 2014
Can a Canine Certification in October be used to Establish the Canine was Certified Three Months Earlier? State v. Murphy made clear that credible testimony establishing continuous certification can bridge gaps or confusion in certification paperwork. Even though the
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he State’s evidence regarding Canine Oakley’s training and certification was sufficient to establish Canine Oakley’s reliability. State v. Murphy 2026 – Ohio – 143 Second District Appellate Court...
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Today, I was honored to present the Canine Legal Update class to host Middleburg Police and many other officers, deputies and troopers from throughout Ohio. Making THE #HardestJobInAmerica ... easier. Evaluation excerpts: "Probably one of the best trainings I've been to. I have
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Does Staying with a First Cousin for Two Weeks Qualify Someone as a ‘Family or Household Member’ for a Domestic-Violence Charge? State v. Cortez reinforces how broadly Ohio’s domestic-violence statute protects victims — especially when the “family or household member” element is
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Does the Five Year Lookback Requirement Apply to All DV Relationships? ufficient evidence was presented such that a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven...
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Today @ChiefShughes and I were honored to present Legally Confident - Tactically Confident to host Summit County Metro Parks and many NE Ohio agencies. Making THE #HardestJobInAmerica ... easier. Evaluation excerpts Chief Scott Hughes: "A very engaging and professional
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Police Hiring is very challenging. Retention is tougher. And one mistake by a leader can turn into a lawsuit that costs your city—and your team. Police leadership matter more than ever. Field Training Officers. Officers in Charge. Sergeants. Command Staff. These teammates are
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Does Probable Cause from Yesterday Become Stale Today … Prohibiting a Search Incident to Arrest? State v. Clark, is important because the court reaffirmed that probable cause to arrest for a felony such as a controlled drug buy observed the day before does not become stale
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Despite Ms. Clark’s argument to the contrary, Officer Berry’s testimony established that he had probable cause to arrest Ms. Clark because he observed Ms. Clark commit a felony, that is, drug...
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Is it Reasonable Corporal Punishment for a Grandmother to Stun-Gun a Fifteen Year in the Chest During a Mental Health Crisis? State v. Buffy Webster clarifies how Ohio courts analyze domestic violence relationships, reasonable corporal punishment and the self-defense claims
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The State presented evidence that Ms. Webster deployed the stun gun against a child despite the fact that O.B. was neither causing physical harm to herself, nor attempting to cause physical harm to...
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Today @ChiefShughes and I were honored to present to Legally Confident -Tactically Confident to host Macedonia Police and many other NE Ohio agencies, making THE #HardestJobInAmerica ... easier. Evaluation excerpts Chief Scott Hughes "Excellent speaker. Chief Hughes keeps the
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Today, I was honored to present the Dispatcher Legal Update class to host Richfield Police and many other NE Ohio dispatchers. THE most under appreciated teammates in public safety - dispatchers! Evaluation excerpts: "I thought you were super engaging and made the topics not
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Today, @ChiefShughes and I were honored to present Legally Confident - Tactically Confident to host Richfield Police and many other NE Ohio agencies. Making THE #HardestJobInAmerica ... easier. Evaluations excerpts ... Chief Scott Hughes "Very well put together. His material
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Today, @ChiefShughes and I were honored to present to OACP PELC #93. Making THE #HardestJobInAmerica ... easier. Evaluation excerpts Chief Scott Hughes "Gives ideas and new tactics I have not seen nor thought of. Also helps me realize that I need to stay motivated to continue
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Steel Valley Law Enforcement Leaders ... Beaver Township Police is hosting Command Ready. Law. Tactics. Leadership on Friday May 1, 2026 in Boardman. Certified for eight hours of CPT! This training provides practical leadership lessons drawn from real incidents and real
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Southwest Ohio Officers ... Patrol officers make critical legal decisions every shift. Traffic stops. Investigative detentions. Vehicle searches. Use of force. Domestic Violence. Protection Orders … and Much More! The challenge is that the law governing these decisions is
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Does a Handler Tapping a Vehicle to Cue a Canine to Place Its Paws on It Violate the Fourth Amendment? U.S. v. Fellmy reinforces Sixth Circuit Appellate Court guidance on canine sniffs during traffic stops and draws a clear constitutional line between officer conduct and a
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e conclude that the officers didn’t violate the Fourth Amendment by virtue of Canine Tyra’s brief contact with Mr. Fellmy’s car during her open-air sniff for drugs. U.S. v. Fellmy No. 25 -5381...
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Western Ohio Officers ... Patrol officers make critical legal decisions every shift. Traffic stops. Investigative detentions. Vehicle searches. Use of force. Miranda. Crossing the threshold. Mental health pink-slip seizures. The challenge is that the law governing these
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Today, I was honored to present to Ohio's New Chiefs Training hosted by OACP and OPOTA. Making THE #HardestJobInAmerica ... easier. #Police
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#GavelTravels
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What is the “Reason to Believe” Doctrine that the Suspect Is Inside – When Executing an Arrest Warrant? U.S. v. Socrates Martinez-Hipolito establishes that when serving an arrest warrant the ‘Reason to Believe’ doctrine is satisfied by the totality of the circumstances. The
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e conclude that the law-enforcement officers had a reasonable belief (and even probable cause) both that Mr. Hafit Martinez-Hipolito lived at the 2027 Cummins Court apartment and that he would be...
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Today, I had the opportunity to present to the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Leaders course. Making THE #HardestJobInAmerica ... easier. Evaluation excerpts: "Being from WV, I thought the presentation was outstanding. I am taking away things that are applicable and
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Does a Previous Court Determination an Individual is Mentally Incompetent Permanently Prohibit Firearm Possession in Ohio? State v. Fligiel confirms that a prior mental-health adjudication or commitment creates a continuing weapons disability under O.R.C. §2923.13(A)(5). The
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According to Mr. Fligiel, the statute requires a past commitment to a mental institution that continues into the present, while the language used in the indictment requires only commitment to a...
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