M.G. writing from Ohio
Location
Lucas County, OH
Crime of Conviction
Felonious assault, drug possession and trafficking.
Year of Conviction
2009
M.G. was sentenced to thirty-six years. He maintains that the search and seizure resulting in his arrest and conviction were unlawful, and that the evidence collected should have been suppressed. He writes that negative and false media attention also prejudiced the jury against him. He believes that his conviction and his unsuccessful appeal were caused by this bias and a general lack of support in his defense.
Procedural issues
Illegal search and seizure, due process violation.
Counsel
Yes