/tags/ohio-public-defender Ohio Public Defender en-US Copyright Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:08:55 GMT /politics-government/2022-03-07/ohio-public-defender-is-supporting-a-sweeping-criminal-justice-bill The Office of the Ohio Public Defender said they're especially interested in how the bill can help people get back on their feet after a conviction. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:08:55 GMT /politics-government/2022-03-07/ohio-public-defender-is-supporting-a-sweeping-criminal-justice-bill Andy Chow /politics/2021-08-10/ohio-lawmakers-who-want-sentencing-reform-also-increase-penalties-for-crime When it comes to reforming Ohio's criminal justice system, changing the laws tends to start at the state-level. But while lawmakers look at shifting sentencing from prison to treatment, there's also an urge by officials to increase penalties, resulting in what can be a contrasting approach to reform. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:15 GMT /politics/2021-08-10/ohio-lawmakers-who-want-sentencing-reform-also-increase-penalties-for-crime Andy Chow /news/2021-07-22/advocates-face-challenges-in-reforming-ohios-sentencing-laws Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:31:58 GMT /news/2021-07-22/advocates-face-challenges-in-reforming-ohios-sentencing-laws Nahla Bendefaa /statehouse-news-stories/2019-06-18/recorded-interrogations-bring-accountability-to-investigations-lawmakers-say Lawmakers want to require law enforcement to record interrogations with suspects accused of murder and sexual assault. Backers say this could help avoid... Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:15:32 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-06-18/recorded-interrogations-bring-accountability-to-investigations-lawmakers-say Andy Chow /news/2018-06-18/stand-your-ground-bill-advances-in-ohio-house-whats-at-stake One of the most controversial bills moving through the Ohio Statehouse is the so-called “Stand Your Ground” bill. Pro-gun groups support the legislation,… Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT /news/2018-06-18/stand-your-ground-bill-advances-in-ohio-house-whats-at-stake Andy Chow /news/2017-12-14/should-ohio-expunge-criminal-records-of-human-trafficking-victims Lawmakers in the Ohio General Assembly are landing on different sides of a debate over the criminal records of human trafficking victims. The question?… Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:38:42 GMT /news/2017-12-14/should-ohio-expunge-criminal-records-of-human-trafficking-victims Andy Chow /news/2017-07-28/ohio-has-more-executions-scheduled-than-any-other-state-in-the-next-three-years An outspoken critic of the death penalty says — though yesterday’s lethal injection of Ronald Phillips was problem-free -- he worries that won’t be the… Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:24:49 GMT /news/2017-07-28/ohio-has-more-executions-scheduled-than-any-other-state-in-the-next-three-years Karen Kasler /news/2017-03-03/aclu-report-on-crime-says-legislators-should-focus-on-causes-not-punishments A group hoping to reform criminal-sentencing laws is accusing legislators of relying on bills that create new penalties and extend sentences. Statehouse… Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:08:34 GMT /news/2017-03-03/aclu-report-on-crime-says-legislators-should-focus-on-causes-not-punishments Andy Chow