Lawyer Talk: Off the Record

Can Ohio punish you just for having a gun at a place where there are drugs? Is It a Crime to Have a Gun Near Drugs in Ohio? Let’s Talk About State v. Brock I explore a hot-button legal issue: can Ohio put you behind...

Ever wonder how a single juror can shake up a trial? This episode unpacks jury deadlocks and the rules that protect them. Ever Seen “12 Angry Men”? This Is Real Life Jury Drama A jury split 11 to 1, with one person...

Curious about how lawyers can say one thing in court and something else after? Let’s talk Clancy and the insanity defense. I walk you through the tricky world of criminal defense strategies, using the Clancy case as a...

Are you legally allowed to carry your concealed handgun with a suppressor in Ohio? Learn about dangerous ordinance laws here. Can You Legally Carry a Concealed Handgun with a Suppressor in Ohio? Here’s What Every Gun...

Are lie detector tests admissible in Ohio criminal trials? Discover the truth about polygraphs in felony cases and plea deals. Even when a defendant passes a polygraph, Ohio courts generally do not allow these results...

What happens when a police officer asks you to roll down your car window? Is it safer to comply, or does cracking the window protect your rights? In this episode, we break down the law, the myths, and what really...

Ohio law can be confusing for passengers during traffic stops—find out when you have to show ID and what happens if you refuse. Are police allowed to demand ID from passengers during a traffic stop in Ohio...

Discover why the Clancy case ended in a mistrial, how the Aliunde Rule works, and what happens when jurors disagree. Could one juror really change a case? The Clancy mistrial reveals what happens when jury deliberations...

Wondering if you must share your personal or social media info with police? Steve Palmer breaks down your rights. When taken into a police department, you might receive paperwork asking for your name, email, address...

Ohio’s new House Bill 492 lets police ask passengers for ID during traffic stops. Here’s what you need to know. Is Ohio’s House Bill 492 Changing Your Rights at Traffic Stops? House Bill 492, recently passed in Ohio, is...

Let's explore the latest developments in the Tyler Robinson case with insights into probable cause, the death penalty, and plea options. Steve Palmer breaks down the latest developments in the Tyler Robinson and Charlie...

Discover what really happens in a hung jury as this episode breaks down the Clancy trial’s most complex legal moments. I focus on the unique dynamics and legal strategies unfolding in real time, bringing valuable...

Learn how to manage complex divorces, navigate custody disputes, and protect yourself from narcissistic spouses with seasoned legal insights. Ready to end a toxic marriage, but worried your spouse will turn the process...

Steve Palmer is joined by private investigator Scott Shepherd of Justified Investigations for the inaugural installment of our new series, "What Would We Do?" Together, they dig deep into the highly-publicized case of...

Think private investigation is all car chases or movie mysteries? Think again. I sit down with private investigator Scott Shepherd of Justified Investigations to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the...