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10/18/2026

⚖️ Regretting your guilty plea? Changing your mind might not be enough.

In Ohio, withdrawing a guilty plea becomes much harder after sentencing. You may need to show that important information was withheld or that something went wrong in the legal process.

The longer you wait, the harder it gets.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/H2293INw-sc

10/18/2026

⚖️ Could having drugs and a gun in the same house lead to mandatory prison time?

In the Brock case, a fi***rm specification carried a mandatory one-year prison sentence if the defendant was convicted of the underlying charge.

But the defense challenged it, arguing that it violated their client's Second Amendment rights.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/FRg2vrd4u-8

10/18/2026

⚖️ What happens when one juror disagrees with the other 11?

In the Clancy case, conflicting accounts of jury deliberations raise questions about whether the lone holdout juror was being heard or pressured by the majority.

Steve breaks down why what happens behind closed doors isn't always so clear-cut.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/GjrQKp_0aBs

10/17/2026

⚖️ How reliable are lie detector tests?

Some people swear by polygraphs, while others question their accuracy. But the way questions are worded can make a big difference in the results.

Steve shares his perspective on why polygraph tests aren't always as straightforward as they seem.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/1gjsEpyR5CI

10/17/2026

🚔 Can you refuse to show ID as a passenger during a traffic stop?

In Ohio, passengers can generally decline an officer's request for ID. But if police have reasonable suspicion of certain violations, the rules can change.

Knowing when you're legally required to identify yourself could make a big difference.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/JvUmCFmrzIU

10/17/2026

⚖️ Could a plea deal be the next step in the Clancy case?

Despite challenging circumstances, Steve explains why he believes the defense attorney handled the case strategically and why a negotiated plea could be the most likely outcome.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/n4SVvqULND8

10/16/2026

⚖️ Does a judge have to follow your plea agreement?

Not in Ohio! Even when the prosecutor and defense agree on a sentence, the judge can decide otherwise.

From additional jail time to probation, the outcome may look different than expected, especially when victim impact statements come into play.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/dlOr_V9JEBo

10/16/2026

⚖️ Can you change your mind after pleading guilty in Ohio?

You may be able to withdraw your guilty plea, but timing makes a big difference.

Before sentencing, you may have a better chance. After sentencing, it's much harder, and simply regretting your decision usually isn't enough.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/H2293INw-sc

10/16/2026

⚖️ Can having a gun and ma*****na in the same house violate the law?

An Ohio judge ruled that applying a fi***rm specification in a case with no connection between the gun and ma*****na violated the Second Amendment.

Could this ruling have a bigger impact on Ohio gun laws?

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/FRg2vrd4u-8

10/15/2026

⚖️ Can one juror's actions be enough to challenge a verdict?

The Aliunde Rule makes it difficult to challenge a jury's verdict based solely on what happened during deliberations. Outside evidence of misconduct is generally needed.

Steve breaks down why this rule matters and how defense attorneys approach these situations when fighting for their clients.

🎥 Watch the full discussion:
https://youtu.be/GjrQKp_0aBs

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