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Meth manufacturer properly convicted, rules 5th District Court
The 5th District Court of Appeals has affirmed the drug conviction of Ricky Foughty in the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas.
Foughty was found to be manufacturing methamphetamine in violation of R.C. 2925.04 and was indicted on one count of illegal manufacture of a controlled substance and one count of illegal assembly or ... (full story)
10th District: Affidavits provided sufficient facts to justify court's interference for mentally ill woman
The 10th District Court of Appeals recently affirmed a probate court’s decision to commit a woman to the Twin Valley Behavioral Health Hospital.
The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division first issued an order directing a county sheriff to take M.R.M. into custody In June 2012.
The order was in response ... (full story)
Court affirms obstruction conviction for jaywalking
A Franklin County appellate panel recently affirmed a woman’s obstruction of official business conviction after finding two police officers gave credible testimony against her.
The 10th District Court of Appeals rejected Priscilla Wheat’s claim that her conviction for obstructing official business was against the suf ... (full story)
Ohio man charged in $10M real estate scam
MIAMI (AP) — A Pakistan native has been charged with bilking a wealthy Washington businessman out of nearly $10 million, but it's the flashy way prosecutors allege Haider Zafar spent the money that's also getting attention.
There were bodyguards, diamonds, six-figure bills charged partying at swanky South Beach hotels, a b ... (full story)
Bill would clarify Ohio driver's license eligibility
Rep. Matt Lynch is leading the way on a bill he says would return Ohio to the “status quo ante” following an executive order from President Barack Obama.
House Bill 114, which has gained the support of Ohio Citizens for Sensible Immigration and the Ohio Jobs & Justice PAC, would specify which individuals who are ... (full story)