(From the Wall Street Journal)
The decision by New Jersey’s Supreme Court last week to overhaul the state’s rules for how judges and jurors treat evidence from police lineups could help transform the way officers conduct a central technique of police work, criminal justice experts say.
In its ruling, the court strongly endorsed decades of research [...]

(From the Dayton Daily News)
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court may decide whether three votes constitute a majority to appoint a person to Carlisle Village Council.
Terry Johnson, who was appointed by Mayor Tim Humphries on July 1 to succeed former councilman Chad S. Johnson, filed a complaint with the state Supreme Court on Thursday against [...]

(From the Cleveland.com)
A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision issuing new rules that allow criminal defendants to more easily contest an eyewitness’ identification could encourage similar challenges in state courts nationwide.
But Ohio enacted similar reforms a year ago, and legal experts said Thursday that the changes are proving effective in preventing witnesses from making erroneous [...]

WARREN – Judges here are taking a wait-and-see approach to new sentencing laws that will take effect next month to reduce state prison population.
Under the new guidelines, judges across the state will be under orders to contact Ohio’s Department of Rehabilitation and Correction if they choose to sentence certain fourth- and fifth-degree felons.
Those convicted of [...]

(From the Wall Street Journal)
Many cities have long used cameras to enforce their traffic laws, including catching motorists in flagrante as they burn through a red light.
But the Houston City Council yesterday voted to shut off the city’s red-light cameras. Houston’s move came after voters rejected the cameras in a referendum last year, the Houston [...]

Three of Altick & Corwin’s shareholders, Dalma C. Grandjean, Stephen M. McHugh, and Marshall D. Ruchman have been selected for inclusion on the 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list.

(From the Wall Street Journal)
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver announced their separation in May after 25 years together. Tipper and Al Gore separated last year after being married for four decades.
These long-wedded political couples are far from alone. A U.S. Census report issued earlier this year found that, over time, fewer [...]

There are many people, and attorneys, who think avoiding probate court is a good idea. This is most often accomplished through a living, or inter vivos, trust. It is true that sometimes avoiding probate court can be less expensive, quicker and simpler, but sometimes probate court can save all your assets. When a trust is established to avoid probate court a trustee is named in the event of death.

Altick & Corwin helps Sinclair’s paralegal students learn legal skills and obtain on-the-job experience at our firm.

Judge Timothy D. Wood will be sworn in as Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court Judge