Rules, Laws & Other Info

     It is interesting how people feel about the death penalty. I am for it, always have been, always will be. I know many, many others do not agree and that is fine. I am open to any argument on the subject and have had many. You will not change my mind but I will admit there are some compelling argument's. 

    My perspective was set long before Michael was murdered in 2005. I had a friend send me an email once full of information about those who had suffered horribly from botched executions. My heart will always be for the victim. I do not feel sorry for someone who took the life of another, without remorse, because their execution was painful. Sorry but I do not. 

    Many states have banned executions but thankfully, Ohio has not. 

On another note...

  Marsy's Law has been a blessing for victims of crime. Do you know that of the 27 ratified amendments to the constitution, ZERO were to protect victims? In fact, most are in place to protect the accused. 

    That is just something to think about.

    These are just a few random thoughts. I'll update more info as it comes. 

    This is a great resource for Ohioans if you are unsure about the law Ohio Law and your rights. 

    The Law & You A Legal Handbook is another great resource. 

    Interested in DNA? How it is collected and what is and what is not the benefits. I learned a lot while sitting through a murder trial a few years ago. For example, did you know that if say a shirt is submitted for DNA extraction, that it must be specified exactly where on the shirt you want tested? So.. if you just submit the entire shirt and do not specify, NOTHING will be tested? The point of DNA and rules, etc. are listed on the Justice Department's Website. 

    Another fun fact is that if you want DNA evidence, you must collect it PRIOR to dusting for fingerprints because the chalk used to get fingerprints ruins any chance of collecting DNA from anywhere the dust collects. This explains DNA and how it works well. There are many misconceptions to what DNA actually does, how/if it solves crimes and how it is properly extracted.