SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT COURT COURIER (216) 491-1300 www.shakerheightscourt.org ACTIVITIES DURING THE 2nd QUARTER, 2020 COURT DURING COVID The second quarter of 2020 has been an adventure for us all. Hopefully, you have not lost relatives or been sick yourself. I for one have not seen my 96-year-old mother since March. Perhaps she will remember me. The impact of this virus on court operations has been stunning. Orders now require masks for all employees and courthouse visitors. Temperatures are taken and hands well washed. Departments are split so if the virus strikes some, others will be able to come to work to cover for them. Now, we are all taking one furlough day per pay period in an effort to reduce the cost of payroll. With malls and shops closed, there were far fewer theft cases. There were many more domestic violence cases. In April, only 42 traffic tickets were filed in comparison to the 1,247 traffic tickets filed in April 2019. For these months, with extraordinary efforts by my law clerks, magistrates and probation officers, every traffic ticket arraignment received a telephone call advising that we would call their cases from the courtroom and on the record. However, they would not come to court. We would phone them. Pretrials have continued telephonically and prisoners have been seen by video.
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SHAKER HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT
COURT COURIER (216) 491-1300
wwwshakerheightscourtorg
ACTIVITIES DURING THE 2nd QUARTER 2020
COURT DURING COVID
The second quarter of 2020 has been an adventure for us all Hopefully you have not lost relatives or been sick yourself I for one have not seen my 96-year-old mother since March Perhaps she will remember me
The impact of this virus on court operations has been stunning Orders now require masks for all employees and courthouse visitors Temperatures are taken and hands well washed Departments are split so if the virus strikes some others will be able to come to work to cover for them Now we are all taking one furlough day per pay period in an effort to reduce the cost of payroll
With malls and shops closed there were far fewer theft cases There were many more domestic violence cases In April only 42 traffic tickets were filed in comparison to the 1247 traffic tickets filed in April 2019 For these months with extraordinary efforts by my law clerks magistrates and probation officers every traffic ticket arraignment received a telephone call advising that we would call their cases from the courtroom and on the record However they would not come to court We would phone them Pretrials have
continued telephonically and prisoners have been seen by video
RADAR RECKONED RELIABLE
Despite what some might call Court Covid
Chaos the Ohio
Supreme Court has been hard at work Just this
month the Court decided a speeding case that will simplify a courts reliance on radar and laser speed measuring devices
In City ofBrookpark v Rodojev 2020shyOhio-3253 the Supreme Court found that speed results obtained through the use of radar or laser technology are admissible in a court trial without the need for expert
testimony on how these devices work Further courts no longer need to take
judicial notice of the accuracy of these
speed-measuring devices Without expert testimony or judicial notice the scientific principles underlying this technology are deemed reliable according to the Supreme
Court This does not mean that a speeding
ticket cannot be challenged The judge or jury is still required to determine from the evidence presented whether the particular radar or laser was accurate when the ticket was issued and whether the officer using the
device was properly trained Overall this means that if you contest your speeding ticket the city prosecutor is not required to bring in an expert to testify about the accuracy of the speed-measuring device The judge or jury need only to determine if the device was properly operating and properly used
As always obey the speed limits and drive carefully to avoid testing this new
law
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SCAMMERS CONCOCT SCHEMES DUE TO
COVID-19
Be wary Scammers are trying to capitalize on fears generated by the pandemic in order to access your money or identity Here are a few to avoid
bull Fake Phone Calls Watch out for calls from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) asking for your social security number EMA will NEVER call residents asking for social security or other personal information
bull Scam Emails Avoid emails claiming to be from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention which offer special
advice or information If you want information visit coronavirusgov or coronavirusohiogov Additionally ignore ads promoting and selling cures for COVID-19 as there are currently no vaccines prescriptions or over-theshycounter products available to prevent treat or cure the virus NEVER give personal information to an unknown or phish email
bull Price Gouging Dont pay too much for desired items Price gouging has occurred specifically for toilet paper and surgical masks State laws ban unconscionable sales practices which include dramatically increasing the price of products based solely in response to current events
bull Government Stimulus Check Fraud Dont divulge information to callers asking for personal information in order to process stimulus checks The government will not ask you to pay anything in order to receive your stimulus check For more info visit the Federal Trade Commission website and follow updates from reliable news sources
If you suspect unfair or deceptive practices please contact the office of the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at wwwOhioProtectsorg or call 1-800-282shy0515
For answers to COVID-19 questions you may call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833shy427-5634)
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MEET NEW LAW CLERK RYAN KUN
Hailing from South Euclid OH Ryan IS a rising second year law student at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law who replaces a graduating law clerk at the court
After graduating from Brush High School
Ryan double majored in Biology and Judaic Studies from the University of Cincinnati Ryans passion for law first came about in college when he became heavily involved in political organizations on campus working with political campaigns and lobbying to
local politicians After realizing he wasnt destined to fulfill his mothers dream of
becoming a doctor Ryan decided to return back home to pursue his JD and help the
community that raised him Outside of work and school you can find Ryan hiking at a
nearby park trying new local restaurants or screaming at the TV whenever Baker
Mayfield throws an interception
~--~----= HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS
HERE
Did you know Ohio ranks fourth in the
nation m human trafficking crimes If
you find this statistic alarming you are not alone Across the Cleveland area organizations are working to help victims and reduce the number of those affected Locally organizations like the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Bellefaire JCB Homeless and Missing Youth Program and the Cuyahoga
County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force help with this problem These groups
work around the clock to make a difference
by bringing traffickers to justice and offering support to victims
As citizens we can also lend a helping hand by knowing the warning signs ofhuman trafficking Look out for these warning signs from victims who
bull Appear submissive afraid or very nervous
bull Tell a well-rehearsed or consistent story
bull Do not control their own identification papers
bull Are unable to come and go as they please
bull Are very young and with a much older boygirlfriend
bull Have sporadic or poor school attendance or
bull Have mUltiple hotel cards or cell phones
These can all be warning signs of a human trafficking victim
F or more information on signs and statistics of this cnme visit
HappensHereTooorg or contact any of the previously mentioned organizations Report your suspicions to local police
~---=
WHATS A DANGEROUS DOG
Ohio law defines 3 categories of bad dogs nuisance dangerous and vicious In
State v Jones Slip Opinion No 2019-0hioshy
5159 Mr Jones dog bit a lady and injured
her dog without provocation Mr Jones was
charged with Failing to Properly Confine his
Dangerous Dog At trial the prosecutor
had to prove that the dog met the state
definition of being dangerous
A dangerous dog is one AR1I11I8 that in the past has u_s _
1 Caused a non-senous EIIISU
injury to a person OR
2 Killed another dog OR
3 The dogs owner has been cited 3 or
more times for failing to keep the pet
under reasonable control
Mr Jones said that his dog had never
previously been labelled a dangerous dog
and therefore he could not be charged with
this offense The Ohio Supreme Court
disagreed It found that a prior finding that a
dog was dangerous was not a prerequisite to
being charged with this offense Rather if
the prosecutor could prove that the dog met
one of the 3 criteria listed above the charge
was justified
This holding can be applied to dog
cases in our courts jurisdiction
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~--~---= YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
DURING A PANDEMIC
Jit Inc
of hope
It is normal to be worried and stressed
in these times However stress can lead to
anxiety which may bring on physical
problems like stomachaches insomnia and
even increased heart rates But anxiety can
be controlled
There are small things you can do
while being quarantined and practicing social distancing to help reduce your anxiety These activities can be simple and easy They
include
bull Exercise at home Just a few toe
touches or jacks will feel great
bull Maintain a healthy diet Include
variety and try new recipes
bull Get enough sleep Avoid burning the
midnight oil
bull Maintain general self-care and personal hygiene Wash your face and
hair Get out ofyour P Js
bull Try meditation or a mindfulness app Calm can be downloadedfor free
bull Have a support buddy to share calls
texts or facetime Share ups and downs and even grumbles about how
your mask is uncomfortable with a
friend or relative
bull Inhale deeply and exhale slowly 10 times when you feel down Add oxygen
to your brain and muscles
bull Set a time hourly to stand and stretch or take a walk Get your circulation
flowing
bull Create a new routine Try something small but new plant a vegetable
flowerpot set out a family puzzle
learn a new song
If you ARE taking steps to manage your anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis and those steps are not working there are great resources to help you manage
bull Ifyou feel like you are struggling with your mental health visit mhascreeningorg for a free anonymous screemng that can provide you resources and information to help you begin to feel better
bull If you are experiencing emotional distress related to the cnSIS counselors are available 2417 at 1shy800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
weigfits witfi fewer reps are usea to increase muscCe
size anastrengtfi
EQUIP ALL CARS WITH BREATH DEVICES
What if you had to blow into an alcohol detection device every time you wanted to drive your car This could become a requirement
The United States Congress introduced HB 4354 Honoring Abbas Family Legacy
to Terminate Drunk Driving after a drunk driver drove the wrong way on a highway killing a family of five The bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring all motor vehicles to be equipped with an
alcohol detection device that would (1)
determine the blood alcohol concentration of
a driver and (2) prevents the vehicle from
operating if the driver IS legally
intoxicated
The logic behind this proposed law is
obvious We want to prevent drivers who are
under the influence of alcohol from operating
a vehicle However the reliability of an inshy
car device to accurately measure amounts of alcohol in the system raises some concerns
Would one champagne toast at a wedding
prevent the driver from getting home How
about church communions or mouthwash or
one glass of wine with dinner And what
about the drivers identity Would the car
know whether its driver was the person being
tested
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THE FACEMASK EFFECT
Have you brought the wrong kid home from
the playground because you couldnt see a
face behind their mask Has a coworker
called you by the wrong name because you
were covered by your COVID-19 prevention
mask Then you may be the victim of the
facemask effect All kidding aside
masks create special challenges for law
enforcement when looking for suspects of
cnme According to an article titled Now
Everybody Wears the Mask written by
attorney Lisa J Steele fmding the culprits of
crimes has become a more difficult task
Prosecutors and police officers rely heavily
on witnesses to identify the wrongdoer in a
criminal act When half the face is covered
witnesses have less facial recognition on
which to rely Ms Steele therefore
recommends some additional methods for
identifying law breakers Police often will gather a pool of
suspects in what weve come to know as a line-up The police may also present a
witness with a photo line-up To improve this
procedure Ms Steele suggests that all
suspects in the line-up wear identical
facemasks This helps the witness by drawing attention to the parts of the person visible
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
STATEWIDE COURT STATISTICS
AVAILABLE
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How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
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LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
293 TOTALS 73 413
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
80 Shaker Heights 16 80 59 University Heights 15 42
4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
0 Hunting Valley 0 0 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
235 TOTALS 59 239
RADAR RECKONED RELIABLE
Despite what some might call Court Covid
Chaos the Ohio
Supreme Court has been hard at work Just this
month the Court decided a speeding case that will simplify a courts reliance on radar and laser speed measuring devices
In City ofBrookpark v Rodojev 2020shyOhio-3253 the Supreme Court found that speed results obtained through the use of radar or laser technology are admissible in a court trial without the need for expert
testimony on how these devices work Further courts no longer need to take
judicial notice of the accuracy of these
speed-measuring devices Without expert testimony or judicial notice the scientific principles underlying this technology are deemed reliable according to the Supreme
Court This does not mean that a speeding
ticket cannot be challenged The judge or jury is still required to determine from the evidence presented whether the particular radar or laser was accurate when the ticket was issued and whether the officer using the
device was properly trained Overall this means that if you contest your speeding ticket the city prosecutor is not required to bring in an expert to testify about the accuracy of the speed-measuring device The judge or jury need only to determine if the device was properly operating and properly used
As always obey the speed limits and drive carefully to avoid testing this new
law
--=~~-~-
(])[(]) foV 7(fNOW Siever Snea~rs C)O app offers
four- to 12-weetstrengtfi wa[kjng
fferj6ifity andmo6ifity programs tfiat can 6e
taiwredto your fitness poundve[ Witfiin eacfi
program you [[ fiave access to easy-to-fo[ww
e~rcise demonstrations and tips to modify any
movement to fit your comfort feve[ andequipment
needs Prefer workjng out witfi friends e app
wi[[ fieEp you find near6yfitness wcations and
dasses P[us activity trackjng fieEps you ~ep ta6s
on your weekfy andmontfi[y progress wfiife mo6ife
reminders ensure you never miss a woriltSJUt
SCAMMERS CONCOCT SCHEMES DUE TO
COVID-19
Be wary Scammers are trying to capitalize on fears generated by the pandemic in order to access your money or identity Here are a few to avoid
bull Fake Phone Calls Watch out for calls from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) asking for your social security number EMA will NEVER call residents asking for social security or other personal information
bull Scam Emails Avoid emails claiming to be from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention which offer special
advice or information If you want information visit coronavirusgov or coronavirusohiogov Additionally ignore ads promoting and selling cures for COVID-19 as there are currently no vaccines prescriptions or over-theshycounter products available to prevent treat or cure the virus NEVER give personal information to an unknown or phish email
bull Price Gouging Dont pay too much for desired items Price gouging has occurred specifically for toilet paper and surgical masks State laws ban unconscionable sales practices which include dramatically increasing the price of products based solely in response to current events
bull Government Stimulus Check Fraud Dont divulge information to callers asking for personal information in order to process stimulus checks The government will not ask you to pay anything in order to receive your stimulus check For more info visit the Federal Trade Commission website and follow updates from reliable news sources
If you suspect unfair or deceptive practices please contact the office of the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at wwwOhioProtectsorg or call 1-800-282shy0515
For answers to COVID-19 questions you may call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833shy427-5634)
~--~=--~=
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your utimate personae trainer witfi a Ci6rary of
more tfian 185free workSJuts rrTie app afro provpoundcfes
aaiCy recommenaations ana tfie more worRguts you Cog tfie more personaizeatfiese pick 6ecome
MEET NEW LAW CLERK RYAN KUN
Hailing from South Euclid OH Ryan IS a rising second year law student at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law who replaces a graduating law clerk at the court
After graduating from Brush High School
Ryan double majored in Biology and Judaic Studies from the University of Cincinnati Ryans passion for law first came about in college when he became heavily involved in political organizations on campus working with political campaigns and lobbying to
local politicians After realizing he wasnt destined to fulfill his mothers dream of
becoming a doctor Ryan decided to return back home to pursue his JD and help the
community that raised him Outside of work and school you can find Ryan hiking at a
nearby park trying new local restaurants or screaming at the TV whenever Baker
Mayfield throws an interception
~--~----= HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS
HERE
Did you know Ohio ranks fourth in the
nation m human trafficking crimes If
you find this statistic alarming you are not alone Across the Cleveland area organizations are working to help victims and reduce the number of those affected Locally organizations like the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Bellefaire JCB Homeless and Missing Youth Program and the Cuyahoga
County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force help with this problem These groups
work around the clock to make a difference
by bringing traffickers to justice and offering support to victims
As citizens we can also lend a helping hand by knowing the warning signs ofhuman trafficking Look out for these warning signs from victims who
bull Appear submissive afraid or very nervous
bull Tell a well-rehearsed or consistent story
bull Do not control their own identification papers
bull Are unable to come and go as they please
bull Are very young and with a much older boygirlfriend
bull Have sporadic or poor school attendance or
bull Have mUltiple hotel cards or cell phones
These can all be warning signs of a human trafficking victim
F or more information on signs and statistics of this cnme visit
HappensHereTooorg or contact any of the previously mentioned organizations Report your suspicions to local police
~---=
WHATS A DANGEROUS DOG
Ohio law defines 3 categories of bad dogs nuisance dangerous and vicious In
State v Jones Slip Opinion No 2019-0hioshy
5159 Mr Jones dog bit a lady and injured
her dog without provocation Mr Jones was
charged with Failing to Properly Confine his
Dangerous Dog At trial the prosecutor
had to prove that the dog met the state
definition of being dangerous
A dangerous dog is one AR1I11I8 that in the past has u_s _
1 Caused a non-senous EIIISU
injury to a person OR
2 Killed another dog OR
3 The dogs owner has been cited 3 or
more times for failing to keep the pet
under reasonable control
Mr Jones said that his dog had never
previously been labelled a dangerous dog
and therefore he could not be charged with
this offense The Ohio Supreme Court
disagreed It found that a prior finding that a
dog was dangerous was not a prerequisite to
being charged with this offense Rather if
the prosecutor could prove that the dog met
one of the 3 criteria listed above the charge
was justified
This holding can be applied to dog
cases in our courts jurisdiction
~--~---= (])[]) toV 7(NOW
The sets ana reps you use to structure your
strength worRout can maksect the aifference
(j3eginners shouU fina weights fight enough to
peiform two to three sets of1 0 to 12 reps Increase
yourweight 6y two tofive percent each wee~ 1(eep
a strength training fog with your num6er of reps
sets anapounds riftea to tracftyour progress anasee
growth
~--~---= YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
DURING A PANDEMIC
Jit Inc
of hope
It is normal to be worried and stressed
in these times However stress can lead to
anxiety which may bring on physical
problems like stomachaches insomnia and
even increased heart rates But anxiety can
be controlled
There are small things you can do
while being quarantined and practicing social distancing to help reduce your anxiety These activities can be simple and easy They
include
bull Exercise at home Just a few toe
touches or jacks will feel great
bull Maintain a healthy diet Include
variety and try new recipes
bull Get enough sleep Avoid burning the
midnight oil
bull Maintain general self-care and personal hygiene Wash your face and
hair Get out ofyour P Js
bull Try meditation or a mindfulness app Calm can be downloadedfor free
bull Have a support buddy to share calls
texts or facetime Share ups and downs and even grumbles about how
your mask is uncomfortable with a
friend or relative
bull Inhale deeply and exhale slowly 10 times when you feel down Add oxygen
to your brain and muscles
bull Set a time hourly to stand and stretch or take a walk Get your circulation
flowing
bull Create a new routine Try something small but new plant a vegetable
flowerpot set out a family puzzle
learn a new song
If you ARE taking steps to manage your anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis and those steps are not working there are great resources to help you manage
bull Ifyou feel like you are struggling with your mental health visit mhascreeningorg for a free anonymous screemng that can provide you resources and information to help you begin to feel better
bull If you are experiencing emotional distress related to the cnSIS counselors are available 2417 at 1shy800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
weigfits witfi fewer reps are usea to increase muscCe
size anastrengtfi
EQUIP ALL CARS WITH BREATH DEVICES
What if you had to blow into an alcohol detection device every time you wanted to drive your car This could become a requirement
The United States Congress introduced HB 4354 Honoring Abbas Family Legacy
to Terminate Drunk Driving after a drunk driver drove the wrong way on a highway killing a family of five The bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring all motor vehicles to be equipped with an
alcohol detection device that would (1)
determine the blood alcohol concentration of
a driver and (2) prevents the vehicle from
operating if the driver IS legally
intoxicated
The logic behind this proposed law is
obvious We want to prevent drivers who are
under the influence of alcohol from operating
a vehicle However the reliability of an inshy
car device to accurately measure amounts of alcohol in the system raises some concerns
Would one champagne toast at a wedding
prevent the driver from getting home How
about church communions or mouthwash or
one glass of wine with dinner And what
about the drivers identity Would the car
know whether its driver was the person being
tested
~---~--~=
(])1(]) ttoV 7CNOW J[ome workSJUt Pive tips to safe[y worftout
at liome Iittpswwwusatoaaycomstorysports202003 30coronavirus-atlifetic-trainers-aavice
bull iEvauate rtour Space ~afisect sure your environment is cfear ofany 06structions ana lias sufficient
bull Wann Vp Ina Coo C)own Witli any pliysica activity proper warm up anacooaown is critica to
bull Sfeep Proper sfeep is criticaL It affects everytliing from lieafing recovery meta60ism muscfe
bull J[ycfrate C)rinft water 6efore auring ancf after any type ofworkgut to avoWcramps fatigue ana otlier
THE FACEMASK EFFECT
Have you brought the wrong kid home from
the playground because you couldnt see a
face behind their mask Has a coworker
called you by the wrong name because you
were covered by your COVID-19 prevention
mask Then you may be the victim of the
facemask effect All kidding aside
masks create special challenges for law
enforcement when looking for suspects of
cnme According to an article titled Now
Everybody Wears the Mask written by
attorney Lisa J Steele fmding the culprits of
crimes has become a more difficult task
Prosecutors and police officers rely heavily
on witnesses to identify the wrongdoer in a
criminal act When half the face is covered
witnesses have less facial recognition on
which to rely Ms Steele therefore
recommends some additional methods for
identifying law breakers Police often will gather a pool of
suspects in what weve come to know as a line-up The police may also present a
witness with a photo line-up To improve this
procedure Ms Steele suggests that all
suspects in the line-up wear identical
facemasks This helps the witness by drawing attention to the parts of the person visible
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
STATEWIDE COURT STATISTICS
AVAILABLE
~ I111 I Iln 11 ( )1 11 ()1 111l
i ~ 1 111 (llll l) I I I ilt I II I I 1
How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
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LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
293 TOTALS 73 413
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
80 Shaker Heights 16 80 59 University Heights 15 42
4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
0 Hunting Valley 0 0 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
235 TOTALS 59 239
bull Fake Phone Calls Watch out for calls from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) asking for your social security number EMA will NEVER call residents asking for social security or other personal information
bull Scam Emails Avoid emails claiming to be from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention which offer special
advice or information If you want information visit coronavirusgov or coronavirusohiogov Additionally ignore ads promoting and selling cures for COVID-19 as there are currently no vaccines prescriptions or over-theshycounter products available to prevent treat or cure the virus NEVER give personal information to an unknown or phish email
bull Price Gouging Dont pay too much for desired items Price gouging has occurred specifically for toilet paper and surgical masks State laws ban unconscionable sales practices which include dramatically increasing the price of products based solely in response to current events
bull Government Stimulus Check Fraud Dont divulge information to callers asking for personal information in order to process stimulus checks The government will not ask you to pay anything in order to receive your stimulus check For more info visit the Federal Trade Commission website and follow updates from reliable news sources
If you suspect unfair or deceptive practices please contact the office of the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at wwwOhioProtectsorg or call 1-800-282shy0515
For answers to COVID-19 questions you may call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833shy427-5634)
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Hailing from South Euclid OH Ryan IS a rising second year law student at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law who replaces a graduating law clerk at the court
After graduating from Brush High School
Ryan double majored in Biology and Judaic Studies from the University of Cincinnati Ryans passion for law first came about in college when he became heavily involved in political organizations on campus working with political campaigns and lobbying to
local politicians After realizing he wasnt destined to fulfill his mothers dream of
becoming a doctor Ryan decided to return back home to pursue his JD and help the
community that raised him Outside of work and school you can find Ryan hiking at a
nearby park trying new local restaurants or screaming at the TV whenever Baker
Mayfield throws an interception
~--~----= HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS
HERE
Did you know Ohio ranks fourth in the
nation m human trafficking crimes If
you find this statistic alarming you are not alone Across the Cleveland area organizations are working to help victims and reduce the number of those affected Locally organizations like the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Bellefaire JCB Homeless and Missing Youth Program and the Cuyahoga
County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force help with this problem These groups
work around the clock to make a difference
by bringing traffickers to justice and offering support to victims
As citizens we can also lend a helping hand by knowing the warning signs ofhuman trafficking Look out for these warning signs from victims who
bull Appear submissive afraid or very nervous
bull Tell a well-rehearsed or consistent story
bull Do not control their own identification papers
bull Are unable to come and go as they please
bull Are very young and with a much older boygirlfriend
bull Have sporadic or poor school attendance or
bull Have mUltiple hotel cards or cell phones
These can all be warning signs of a human trafficking victim
F or more information on signs and statistics of this cnme visit
HappensHereTooorg or contact any of the previously mentioned organizations Report your suspicions to local police
~---=
WHATS A DANGEROUS DOG
Ohio law defines 3 categories of bad dogs nuisance dangerous and vicious In
State v Jones Slip Opinion No 2019-0hioshy
5159 Mr Jones dog bit a lady and injured
her dog without provocation Mr Jones was
charged with Failing to Properly Confine his
Dangerous Dog At trial the prosecutor
had to prove that the dog met the state
definition of being dangerous
A dangerous dog is one AR1I11I8 that in the past has u_s _
1 Caused a non-senous EIIISU
injury to a person OR
2 Killed another dog OR
3 The dogs owner has been cited 3 or
more times for failing to keep the pet
under reasonable control
Mr Jones said that his dog had never
previously been labelled a dangerous dog
and therefore he could not be charged with
this offense The Ohio Supreme Court
disagreed It found that a prior finding that a
dog was dangerous was not a prerequisite to
being charged with this offense Rather if
the prosecutor could prove that the dog met
one of the 3 criteria listed above the charge
was justified
This holding can be applied to dog
cases in our courts jurisdiction
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~--~---= YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
DURING A PANDEMIC
Jit Inc
of hope
It is normal to be worried and stressed
in these times However stress can lead to
anxiety which may bring on physical
problems like stomachaches insomnia and
even increased heart rates But anxiety can
be controlled
There are small things you can do
while being quarantined and practicing social distancing to help reduce your anxiety These activities can be simple and easy They
include
bull Exercise at home Just a few toe
touches or jacks will feel great
bull Maintain a healthy diet Include
variety and try new recipes
bull Get enough sleep Avoid burning the
midnight oil
bull Maintain general self-care and personal hygiene Wash your face and
hair Get out ofyour P Js
bull Try meditation or a mindfulness app Calm can be downloadedfor free
bull Have a support buddy to share calls
texts or facetime Share ups and downs and even grumbles about how
your mask is uncomfortable with a
friend or relative
bull Inhale deeply and exhale slowly 10 times when you feel down Add oxygen
to your brain and muscles
bull Set a time hourly to stand and stretch or take a walk Get your circulation
flowing
bull Create a new routine Try something small but new plant a vegetable
flowerpot set out a family puzzle
learn a new song
If you ARE taking steps to manage your anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis and those steps are not working there are great resources to help you manage
bull Ifyou feel like you are struggling with your mental health visit mhascreeningorg for a free anonymous screemng that can provide you resources and information to help you begin to feel better
bull If you are experiencing emotional distress related to the cnSIS counselors are available 2417 at 1shy800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
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size anastrengtfi
EQUIP ALL CARS WITH BREATH DEVICES
What if you had to blow into an alcohol detection device every time you wanted to drive your car This could become a requirement
The United States Congress introduced HB 4354 Honoring Abbas Family Legacy
to Terminate Drunk Driving after a drunk driver drove the wrong way on a highway killing a family of five The bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring all motor vehicles to be equipped with an
alcohol detection device that would (1)
determine the blood alcohol concentration of
a driver and (2) prevents the vehicle from
operating if the driver IS legally
intoxicated
The logic behind this proposed law is
obvious We want to prevent drivers who are
under the influence of alcohol from operating
a vehicle However the reliability of an inshy
car device to accurately measure amounts of alcohol in the system raises some concerns
Would one champagne toast at a wedding
prevent the driver from getting home How
about church communions or mouthwash or
one glass of wine with dinner And what
about the drivers identity Would the car
know whether its driver was the person being
tested
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THE FACEMASK EFFECT
Have you brought the wrong kid home from
the playground because you couldnt see a
face behind their mask Has a coworker
called you by the wrong name because you
were covered by your COVID-19 prevention
mask Then you may be the victim of the
facemask effect All kidding aside
masks create special challenges for law
enforcement when looking for suspects of
cnme According to an article titled Now
Everybody Wears the Mask written by
attorney Lisa J Steele fmding the culprits of
crimes has become a more difficult task
Prosecutors and police officers rely heavily
on witnesses to identify the wrongdoer in a
criminal act When half the face is covered
witnesses have less facial recognition on
which to rely Ms Steele therefore
recommends some additional methods for
identifying law breakers Police often will gather a pool of
suspects in what weve come to know as a line-up The police may also present a
witness with a photo line-up To improve this
procedure Ms Steele suggests that all
suspects in the line-up wear identical
facemasks This helps the witness by drawing attention to the parts of the person visible
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
STATEWIDE COURT STATISTICS
AVAILABLE
~ I111 I Iln 11 ( )1 11 ()1 111l
i ~ 1 111 (llll l) I I I ilt I II I I 1
How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
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variety of features incucEing tfie a6iuty to 6fencf
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favorites ana 6an titfes or artists tfiey don t uksect
LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
293 TOTALS 73 413
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
80 Shaker Heights 16 80 59 University Heights 15 42
4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
0 Hunting Valley 0 0 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
235 TOTALS 59 239
After graduating from Brush High School
Ryan double majored in Biology and Judaic Studies from the University of Cincinnati Ryans passion for law first came about in college when he became heavily involved in political organizations on campus working with political campaigns and lobbying to
local politicians After realizing he wasnt destined to fulfill his mothers dream of
becoming a doctor Ryan decided to return back home to pursue his JD and help the
community that raised him Outside of work and school you can find Ryan hiking at a
nearby park trying new local restaurants or screaming at the TV whenever Baker
Mayfield throws an interception
~--~----= HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS
HERE
Did you know Ohio ranks fourth in the
nation m human trafficking crimes If
you find this statistic alarming you are not alone Across the Cleveland area organizations are working to help victims and reduce the number of those affected Locally organizations like the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Bellefaire JCB Homeless and Missing Youth Program and the Cuyahoga
County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force help with this problem These groups
work around the clock to make a difference
by bringing traffickers to justice and offering support to victims
As citizens we can also lend a helping hand by knowing the warning signs ofhuman trafficking Look out for these warning signs from victims who
bull Appear submissive afraid or very nervous
bull Tell a well-rehearsed or consistent story
bull Do not control their own identification papers
bull Are unable to come and go as they please
bull Are very young and with a much older boygirlfriend
bull Have sporadic or poor school attendance or
bull Have mUltiple hotel cards or cell phones
These can all be warning signs of a human trafficking victim
F or more information on signs and statistics of this cnme visit
HappensHereTooorg or contact any of the previously mentioned organizations Report your suspicions to local police
~---=
WHATS A DANGEROUS DOG
Ohio law defines 3 categories of bad dogs nuisance dangerous and vicious In
State v Jones Slip Opinion No 2019-0hioshy
5159 Mr Jones dog bit a lady and injured
her dog without provocation Mr Jones was
charged with Failing to Properly Confine his
Dangerous Dog At trial the prosecutor
had to prove that the dog met the state
definition of being dangerous
A dangerous dog is one AR1I11I8 that in the past has u_s _
1 Caused a non-senous EIIISU
injury to a person OR
2 Killed another dog OR
3 The dogs owner has been cited 3 or
more times for failing to keep the pet
under reasonable control
Mr Jones said that his dog had never
previously been labelled a dangerous dog
and therefore he could not be charged with
this offense The Ohio Supreme Court
disagreed It found that a prior finding that a
dog was dangerous was not a prerequisite to
being charged with this offense Rather if
the prosecutor could prove that the dog met
one of the 3 criteria listed above the charge
was justified
This holding can be applied to dog
cases in our courts jurisdiction
~--~---= (])[]) toV 7(NOW
The sets ana reps you use to structure your
strength worRout can maksect the aifference
(j3eginners shouU fina weights fight enough to
peiform two to three sets of1 0 to 12 reps Increase
yourweight 6y two tofive percent each wee~ 1(eep
a strength training fog with your num6er of reps
sets anapounds riftea to tracftyour progress anasee
growth
~--~---= YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
DURING A PANDEMIC
Jit Inc
of hope
It is normal to be worried and stressed
in these times However stress can lead to
anxiety which may bring on physical
problems like stomachaches insomnia and
even increased heart rates But anxiety can
be controlled
There are small things you can do
while being quarantined and practicing social distancing to help reduce your anxiety These activities can be simple and easy They
include
bull Exercise at home Just a few toe
touches or jacks will feel great
bull Maintain a healthy diet Include
variety and try new recipes
bull Get enough sleep Avoid burning the
midnight oil
bull Maintain general self-care and personal hygiene Wash your face and
hair Get out ofyour P Js
bull Try meditation or a mindfulness app Calm can be downloadedfor free
bull Have a support buddy to share calls
texts or facetime Share ups and downs and even grumbles about how
your mask is uncomfortable with a
friend or relative
bull Inhale deeply and exhale slowly 10 times when you feel down Add oxygen
to your brain and muscles
bull Set a time hourly to stand and stretch or take a walk Get your circulation
flowing
bull Create a new routine Try something small but new plant a vegetable
flowerpot set out a family puzzle
learn a new song
If you ARE taking steps to manage your anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis and those steps are not working there are great resources to help you manage
bull Ifyou feel like you are struggling with your mental health visit mhascreeningorg for a free anonymous screemng that can provide you resources and information to help you begin to feel better
bull If you are experiencing emotional distress related to the cnSIS counselors are available 2417 at 1shy800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
weigfits witfi fewer reps are usea to increase muscCe
size anastrengtfi
EQUIP ALL CARS WITH BREATH DEVICES
What if you had to blow into an alcohol detection device every time you wanted to drive your car This could become a requirement
The United States Congress introduced HB 4354 Honoring Abbas Family Legacy
to Terminate Drunk Driving after a drunk driver drove the wrong way on a highway killing a family of five The bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring all motor vehicles to be equipped with an
alcohol detection device that would (1)
determine the blood alcohol concentration of
a driver and (2) prevents the vehicle from
operating if the driver IS legally
intoxicated
The logic behind this proposed law is
obvious We want to prevent drivers who are
under the influence of alcohol from operating
a vehicle However the reliability of an inshy
car device to accurately measure amounts of alcohol in the system raises some concerns
Would one champagne toast at a wedding
prevent the driver from getting home How
about church communions or mouthwash or
one glass of wine with dinner And what
about the drivers identity Would the car
know whether its driver was the person being
tested
~---~--~=
(])1(]) ttoV 7CNOW J[ome workSJUt Pive tips to safe[y worftout
at liome Iittpswwwusatoaaycomstorysports202003 30coronavirus-atlifetic-trainers-aavice
bull iEvauate rtour Space ~afisect sure your environment is cfear ofany 06structions ana lias sufficient
bull Wann Vp Ina Coo C)own Witli any pliysica activity proper warm up anacooaown is critica to
bull Sfeep Proper sfeep is criticaL It affects everytliing from lieafing recovery meta60ism muscfe
bull J[ycfrate C)rinft water 6efore auring ancf after any type ofworkgut to avoWcramps fatigue ana otlier
THE FACEMASK EFFECT
Have you brought the wrong kid home from
the playground because you couldnt see a
face behind their mask Has a coworker
called you by the wrong name because you
were covered by your COVID-19 prevention
mask Then you may be the victim of the
facemask effect All kidding aside
masks create special challenges for law
enforcement when looking for suspects of
cnme According to an article titled Now
Everybody Wears the Mask written by
attorney Lisa J Steele fmding the culprits of
crimes has become a more difficult task
Prosecutors and police officers rely heavily
on witnesses to identify the wrongdoer in a
criminal act When half the face is covered
witnesses have less facial recognition on
which to rely Ms Steele therefore
recommends some additional methods for
identifying law breakers Police often will gather a pool of
suspects in what weve come to know as a line-up The police may also present a
witness with a photo line-up To improve this
procedure Ms Steele suggests that all
suspects in the line-up wear identical
facemasks This helps the witness by drawing attention to the parts of the person visible
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
STATEWIDE COURT STATISTICS
AVAILABLE
~ I111 I Iln 11 ( )1 11 ()1 111l
i ~ 1 111 (llll l) I I I ilt I II I I 1
How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
Stay at Iiome stay in shape onlccuCJ(acEio
Pree customiza6fe onune radio 100 free with
unumitecf skjps Listen now Pun high-energy
music for your~ lccuCJ(acfio is the onfy
onune music streaming service curatecf 6y human
6eings not afgorithms We 6efieve tfiat the human
touch maksects a cfifference in the istening e~erience
Nearfy 1000 cfiannefs in more tfian 50 cfifferent
musicafgenres Listeners are encouragecf to jurtfier
personauze tfie lccuRgcfio e~erience through a
variety of features incucEing tfie a6iuty to 6fencf
cfiannefs together rate songs anacreate a cfianne of
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LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
293 TOTALS 73 413
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
80 Shaker Heights 16 80 59 University Heights 15 42
4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
0 Hunting Valley 0 0 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
235 TOTALS 59 239
State v Jones Slip Opinion No 2019-0hioshy
5159 Mr Jones dog bit a lady and injured
her dog without provocation Mr Jones was
charged with Failing to Properly Confine his
Dangerous Dog At trial the prosecutor
had to prove that the dog met the state
definition of being dangerous
A dangerous dog is one AR1I11I8 that in the past has u_s _
1 Caused a non-senous EIIISU
injury to a person OR
2 Killed another dog OR
3 The dogs owner has been cited 3 or
more times for failing to keep the pet
under reasonable control
Mr Jones said that his dog had never
previously been labelled a dangerous dog
and therefore he could not be charged with
this offense The Ohio Supreme Court
disagreed It found that a prior finding that a
dog was dangerous was not a prerequisite to
being charged with this offense Rather if
the prosecutor could prove that the dog met
one of the 3 criteria listed above the charge
was justified
This holding can be applied to dog
cases in our courts jurisdiction
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DURING A PANDEMIC
Jit Inc
of hope
It is normal to be worried and stressed
in these times However stress can lead to
anxiety which may bring on physical
problems like stomachaches insomnia and
even increased heart rates But anxiety can
be controlled
There are small things you can do
while being quarantined and practicing social distancing to help reduce your anxiety These activities can be simple and easy They
include
bull Exercise at home Just a few toe
touches or jacks will feel great
bull Maintain a healthy diet Include
variety and try new recipes
bull Get enough sleep Avoid burning the
midnight oil
bull Maintain general self-care and personal hygiene Wash your face and
hair Get out ofyour P Js
bull Try meditation or a mindfulness app Calm can be downloadedfor free
bull Have a support buddy to share calls
texts or facetime Share ups and downs and even grumbles about how
your mask is uncomfortable with a
friend or relative
bull Inhale deeply and exhale slowly 10 times when you feel down Add oxygen
to your brain and muscles
bull Set a time hourly to stand and stretch or take a walk Get your circulation
flowing
bull Create a new routine Try something small but new plant a vegetable
flowerpot set out a family puzzle
learn a new song
If you ARE taking steps to manage your anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis and those steps are not working there are great resources to help you manage
bull Ifyou feel like you are struggling with your mental health visit mhascreeningorg for a free anonymous screemng that can provide you resources and information to help you begin to feel better
bull If you are experiencing emotional distress related to the cnSIS counselors are available 2417 at 1shy800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
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EQUIP ALL CARS WITH BREATH DEVICES
What if you had to blow into an alcohol detection device every time you wanted to drive your car This could become a requirement
The United States Congress introduced HB 4354 Honoring Abbas Family Legacy
to Terminate Drunk Driving after a drunk driver drove the wrong way on a highway killing a family of five The bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring all motor vehicles to be equipped with an
alcohol detection device that would (1)
determine the blood alcohol concentration of
a driver and (2) prevents the vehicle from
operating if the driver IS legally
intoxicated
The logic behind this proposed law is
obvious We want to prevent drivers who are
under the influence of alcohol from operating
a vehicle However the reliability of an inshy
car device to accurately measure amounts of alcohol in the system raises some concerns
Would one champagne toast at a wedding
prevent the driver from getting home How
about church communions or mouthwash or
one glass of wine with dinner And what
about the drivers identity Would the car
know whether its driver was the person being
tested
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THE FACEMASK EFFECT
Have you brought the wrong kid home from
the playground because you couldnt see a
face behind their mask Has a coworker
called you by the wrong name because you
were covered by your COVID-19 prevention
mask Then you may be the victim of the
facemask effect All kidding aside
masks create special challenges for law
enforcement when looking for suspects of
cnme According to an article titled Now
Everybody Wears the Mask written by
attorney Lisa J Steele fmding the culprits of
crimes has become a more difficult task
Prosecutors and police officers rely heavily
on witnesses to identify the wrongdoer in a
criminal act When half the face is covered
witnesses have less facial recognition on
which to rely Ms Steele therefore
recommends some additional methods for
identifying law breakers Police often will gather a pool of
suspects in what weve come to know as a line-up The police may also present a
witness with a photo line-up To improve this
procedure Ms Steele suggests that all
suspects in the line-up wear identical
facemasks This helps the witness by drawing attention to the parts of the person visible
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
STATEWIDE COURT STATISTICS
AVAILABLE
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i ~ 1 111 (llll l) I I I ilt I II I I 1
How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
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LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
293 TOTALS 73 413
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
80 Shaker Heights 16 80 59 University Heights 15 42
4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
0 Hunting Valley 0 0 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
235 TOTALS 59 239
bull Get enough sleep Avoid burning the
midnight oil
bull Maintain general self-care and personal hygiene Wash your face and
hair Get out ofyour P Js
bull Try meditation or a mindfulness app Calm can be downloadedfor free
bull Have a support buddy to share calls
texts or facetime Share ups and downs and even grumbles about how
your mask is uncomfortable with a
friend or relative
bull Inhale deeply and exhale slowly 10 times when you feel down Add oxygen
to your brain and muscles
bull Set a time hourly to stand and stretch or take a walk Get your circulation
flowing
bull Create a new routine Try something small but new plant a vegetable
flowerpot set out a family puzzle
learn a new song
If you ARE taking steps to manage your anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis and those steps are not working there are great resources to help you manage
bull Ifyou feel like you are struggling with your mental health visit mhascreeningorg for a free anonymous screemng that can provide you resources and information to help you begin to feel better
bull If you are experiencing emotional distress related to the cnSIS counselors are available 2417 at 1shy800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
weigfits witfi fewer reps are usea to increase muscCe
size anastrengtfi
EQUIP ALL CARS WITH BREATH DEVICES
What if you had to blow into an alcohol detection device every time you wanted to drive your car This could become a requirement
The United States Congress introduced HB 4354 Honoring Abbas Family Legacy
to Terminate Drunk Driving after a drunk driver drove the wrong way on a highway killing a family of five The bill directs the Department of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring all motor vehicles to be equipped with an
alcohol detection device that would (1)
determine the blood alcohol concentration of
a driver and (2) prevents the vehicle from
operating if the driver IS legally
intoxicated
The logic behind this proposed law is
obvious We want to prevent drivers who are
under the influence of alcohol from operating
a vehicle However the reliability of an inshy
car device to accurately measure amounts of alcohol in the system raises some concerns
Would one champagne toast at a wedding
prevent the driver from getting home How
about church communions or mouthwash or
one glass of wine with dinner And what
about the drivers identity Would the car
know whether its driver was the person being
tested
~---~--~=
(])1(]) ttoV 7CNOW J[ome workSJUt Pive tips to safe[y worftout
at liome Iittpswwwusatoaaycomstorysports202003 30coronavirus-atlifetic-trainers-aavice
bull iEvauate rtour Space ~afisect sure your environment is cfear ofany 06structions ana lias sufficient
bull Wann Vp Ina Coo C)own Witli any pliysica activity proper warm up anacooaown is critica to
bull Sfeep Proper sfeep is criticaL It affects everytliing from lieafing recovery meta60ism muscfe
bull J[ycfrate C)rinft water 6efore auring ancf after any type ofworkgut to avoWcramps fatigue ana otlier
THE FACEMASK EFFECT
Have you brought the wrong kid home from
the playground because you couldnt see a
face behind their mask Has a coworker
called you by the wrong name because you
were covered by your COVID-19 prevention
mask Then you may be the victim of the
facemask effect All kidding aside
masks create special challenges for law
enforcement when looking for suspects of
cnme According to an article titled Now
Everybody Wears the Mask written by
attorney Lisa J Steele fmding the culprits of
crimes has become a more difficult task
Prosecutors and police officers rely heavily
on witnesses to identify the wrongdoer in a
criminal act When half the face is covered
witnesses have less facial recognition on
which to rely Ms Steele therefore
recommends some additional methods for
identifying law breakers Police often will gather a pool of
suspects in what weve come to know as a line-up The police may also present a
witness with a photo line-up To improve this
procedure Ms Steele suggests that all
suspects in the line-up wear identical
facemasks This helps the witness by drawing attention to the parts of the person visible
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
STATEWIDE COURT STATISTICS
AVAILABLE
~ I111 I Iln 11 ( )1 11 ()1 111l
i ~ 1 111 (llll l) I I I ilt I II I I 1
How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
Stay at Iiome stay in shape onlccuCJ(acEio
Pree customiza6fe onune radio 100 free with
unumitecf skjps Listen now Pun high-energy
music for your~ lccuCJ(acfio is the onfy
onune music streaming service curatecf 6y human
6eings not afgorithms We 6efieve tfiat the human
touch maksects a cfifference in the istening e~erience
Nearfy 1000 cfiannefs in more tfian 50 cfifferent
musicafgenres Listeners are encouragecf to jurtfier
personauze tfie lccuRgcfio e~erience through a
variety of features incucEing tfie a6iuty to 6fencf
cfiannefs together rate songs anacreate a cfianne of
favorites ana 6an titfes or artists tfiey don t uksect
LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
293 TOTALS 73 413
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
80 Shaker Heights 16 80 59 University Heights 15 42
4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
0 Hunting Valley 0 0 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
235 TOTALS 59 239
alcohol detection device that would (1)
determine the blood alcohol concentration of
a driver and (2) prevents the vehicle from
operating if the driver IS legally
intoxicated
The logic behind this proposed law is
obvious We want to prevent drivers who are
under the influence of alcohol from operating
a vehicle However the reliability of an inshy
car device to accurately measure amounts of alcohol in the system raises some concerns
Would one champagne toast at a wedding
prevent the driver from getting home How
about church communions or mouthwash or
one glass of wine with dinner And what
about the drivers identity Would the car
know whether its driver was the person being
tested
~---~--~=
(])1(]) ttoV 7CNOW J[ome workSJUt Pive tips to safe[y worftout
at liome Iittpswwwusatoaaycomstorysports202003 30coronavirus-atlifetic-trainers-aavice
bull iEvauate rtour Space ~afisect sure your environment is cfear ofany 06structions ana lias sufficient
bull Wann Vp Ina Coo C)own Witli any pliysica activity proper warm up anacooaown is critica to
bull Sfeep Proper sfeep is criticaL It affects everytliing from lieafing recovery meta60ism muscfe
bull J[ycfrate C)rinft water 6efore auring ancf after any type ofworkgut to avoWcramps fatigue ana otlier
THE FACEMASK EFFECT
Have you brought the wrong kid home from
the playground because you couldnt see a
face behind their mask Has a coworker
called you by the wrong name because you
were covered by your COVID-19 prevention
mask Then you may be the victim of the
facemask effect All kidding aside
masks create special challenges for law
enforcement when looking for suspects of
cnme According to an article titled Now
Everybody Wears the Mask written by
attorney Lisa J Steele fmding the culprits of
crimes has become a more difficult task
Prosecutors and police officers rely heavily
on witnesses to identify the wrongdoer in a
criminal act When half the face is covered
witnesses have less facial recognition on
which to rely Ms Steele therefore
recommends some additional methods for
identifying law breakers Police often will gather a pool of
suspects in what weve come to know as a line-up The police may also present a
witness with a photo line-up To improve this
procedure Ms Steele suggests that all
suspects in the line-up wear identical
facemasks This helps the witness by drawing attention to the parts of the person visible
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
STATEWIDE COURT STATISTICS
AVAILABLE
~ I111 I Iln 11 ( )1 11 ()1 111l
i ~ 1 111 (llll l) I I I ilt I II I I 1
How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
Stay at Iiome stay in shape onlccuCJ(acEio
Pree customiza6fe onune radio 100 free with
unumitecf skjps Listen now Pun high-energy
music for your~ lccuCJ(acfio is the onfy
onune music streaming service curatecf 6y human
6eings not afgorithms We 6efieve tfiat the human
touch maksects a cfifference in the istening e~erience
Nearfy 1000 cfiannefs in more tfian 50 cfifferent
musicafgenres Listeners are encouragecf to jurtfier
personauze tfie lccuRgcfio e~erience through a
variety of features incucEing tfie a6iuty to 6fencf
cfiannefs together rate songs anacreate a cfianne of
favorites ana 6an titfes or artists tfiey don t uksect
LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
293 TOTALS 73 413
CRIMINAL WARRANTS
80 Shaker Heights 16 80 59 University Heights 15 42
4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
0 Hunting Valley 0 0 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
235 TOTALS 59 239
above the mask and by replicating the event
as closely as possible Officers also may apprehend a
suspect quickly and allow the witness to determine at the scene if the detained person is who they saw committing the crime The
author suggests that if the suspect was
wearing a mask the witness questioned very specifically about the size color pattern type and fit of the mask This improves the witnesss ability to identify the proper person
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How many evictions are filed in your area Has the pandemic resulted in more domestic violence cases or divorces Data like this is submitted regularly by Ohio Courts to the Ohio Supreme Courts interactive real-time dashboard
Started in 2019 data has been submitted by trial courts in the state including common pleas general domestic relations probate and juvenile divisions municipal and county courts The stats can be compared by year county judge and case type
For example you can reVIew the number of OVI cases throughout the state or
the number oftimes small claims disputes are
dismissed Additionally the website provides tools for creating charts and graphs to analyze
data
The dashboard was created to help the
public media and courts access and use case statistics It is intended to increase court
transparency and accessibility for the media and public It is also helpful to local courts by
providing them new ways to monitor and improve case management
Find instructional videos on how to use the dashboard at
Did you know that Ohio has a list of registered violent offenders The designation of violent offender applies to anyone who has been convicted of
aggravated murder murder voluntary manslaughter kidnapping or abduction Ohio law requires the convicted person to file a form as a violent offender with the sheriff of the county in which the person resides Although a person can object to filing the form the court where the person was
convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
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IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
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0 Hunting Valley 0 2 0 State of Ohio 0 0 0 Other Municipalities 0 0
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4 Pepper Pike 3 8 92 Beachwood 25 109
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convicted and sentenced for the crime can require this registration
The violent offender database was created under Ohio legislation called Sierahs Law The law was named for Sierah Jougin who was a 20-year-old University of Toledo
student She was abducted and murdered by a man who previously had been convicted of the abduction of another
Sierahs Law creates a searchable database for official to quickly find if someone has been convicted of an offense that would classify them as a violent offender Law enforcement can find violent offenders in their area In order to find out who in your neighborhood could be registered as a violent offender you must
inquire with your local police
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LOOK WHOSE WATCHING
Ever think you are being watched Well if you purchased Googles new Nest Hub Max for your home you would be right
The Nest Hub Max has a wide-angle camera It uses facial recognition in order to provide video calls operate surveillance like a security camera and send notifications when it senses familiar faces Parents may think this product is worthwhile to monitor the family when they cannot be present in the home However some have expressed concerns about invasion of privacy by the device
Can Google and other tech companies be trusted to protect something as sensitive as facial scans ofyou and your family Can they gather data on what was eaten spoken or watched on TV
Last year in July a mother claimed this type of a device in her home recorded her child without consent and she filed a class action suit against Amazon A major element ofthe suit is the fact that these companies can store intimate conversations for their own benefit By purchasing these products in order to have an extra set of eyes inside your home you may be providing unknown sources to have access that is unintended Is
the technology worth the privacy costs
Thats a question many will have to decide as
these products are developed
IN AND AROUND OUT AND ABOUT
Judge
Montgomery had the
good fortune of swearing in Mayor
David Weiss and
members ofthe Shaker Heights council as the year began Such a distant but great memory
In March the Judge was the Honorary
Chair of the Shaker
Schools Foundation Night for the Red amp White The
Black Tie event was held
at the Hilton Cleveland
Downtown and attended by partygoers Since its inception when coshyfounders Freda Levenson and KJ
Montgomery presented the first Red amp
White more than $ 22 million has been raised to help programming for the Shaker
Schools
With COVID-19
the City of Shaker Shaker City Schools Board
Shaker Public Library and the Court began weekly virtual meetings led by the
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
SHAKER HEIGHT~ FI NES COLLECTED COURT COSTS LEGAL RESEARCH INDIGENT TREATMENT CLERKS COMPUTER BAIL BOND FEE CIVIL FEES ADR FEE SECURITY FEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCRAMII NTERLOCK PAID TO SHAKER HEIGHTS
