'shakin, If a defendant is tried and found not guilty by a judge or jury, do we compensate the defendant? Same situation. All the cases you cite are for wrongly convicted and imprisoned. In this case you would have to find police or prosecutorial misconduct. Anyway, since the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I'm sure Houser is guilty of something.
LawDoc, You make excellent, valid points about this case. Obviously, there was sufficient evidence to have the court indict Houser and remand him to the sheriff. It seemed logical that a case built on evidence of circumstance would take much investigation to get the prosecution's case lined up properly. A two year period led me to believe the prosecution was having trouble doing this and certainly this palm print had to be a sticking point. These two "witnesses" had this knowledge for some time but only now came forward. This tells me that these "witnesses" are themselves suspects in some other case and they used this knowledge to help themselves. But, this is the way it works in a community that has "certain" people.
Mr. Lamb needs an education about legal issues regarding water rights. The water in Lake Hamilton has been impounded on AquaOhio's land by a dam in which they constructed years ago. The water is theirs and they can sell it. As far as charging trucks a toll on the public highways, this is not legal. Look at the uproar that took place in PA when Fast Eddie Rendel wanted to convert I-80 into a toll road. If the trucks are using state highways, they are constructed to handle the loads. Trucks pay huge taxes on their fuel already for that purpose. If you don't want that highway with a state designation in your community, have your local state rep get it removed from this designation. Then, you can limit the highway use and pay totally for its upkeep since you will lose the state money.
You should have politely told the Biden press official "Kiss my a$$! I will call the Romney campaign to see if we can talk to Mitt." But, don't worry; when Nov. gets closer, they will give you five minutes and the Vindy can endorse the Barry/Biden ticket.
Law enforcement will waste time and resources with a DUI checkpoint on rte224 one mile south of the mall tonight and get 2 or 3 idiots who are dumb enough to get caught in one when, every year, they have constant issues with carnivals and festivals. Not a wise use of resources.
cambridge, Why single out the oil companies? The same tax credits the oil co's get are the same any company can get that deal in foreign countries! This worked for Barry Soetoro when he ran his 2008 campaign against GWB, but it rings hollow now that he has had 3 1/2 years and gas is still over $3.50 per gallon.
Drug testing welfare recipients is a step in the right direction.
As I understand it, railroads are under the control of the federal govt thru the US Railroad Administration and the Surface Transportation Board. That being said, hazardous waste is already being transported next to our schools, hospitals, homes, and businesses by trucks on a highway. If adding cars and speed on the RR will help it develop and bring more business to the area, have at it. This would take a sizable investment. What makes Boardman any more special than Salem, Leetonia, Alliance, etc. where trains pass through many times a day?
Why can't they use Mahoning County day-reporting prisoners to walk the track and fill plastic bags? What abot CCA personnel? The trash I see is not construction debris.
What now for Jamar Houser?
redeye1,
That is priceless!
'shakin,
If a defendant is tried and found not guilty by a judge or jury, do we compensate the defendant? Same situation. All the cases you cite are for wrongly convicted and imprisoned. In this case you would have to find police or prosecutorial misconduct. Anyway, since the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I'm sure Houser is guilty of something.
May 25, 2012 at 4:12 p.m. permalink suggest removal
BREAKING NEWS: Murder charges dropped against Jamar Houser in 2010 shooting death
LawDoc,
You make excellent, valid points about this case. Obviously, there was sufficient evidence to have the court indict Houser and remand him to the sheriff. It seemed logical that a case built on evidence of circumstance would take much investigation to get the prosecution's case lined up properly. A two year period led me to believe the prosecution was having trouble doing this and certainly this palm print had to be a sticking point. These two "witnesses" had this knowledge for some time but only now came forward. This tells me that these "witnesses" are themselves suspects in some other case and they used this knowledge to help themselves. But, this is the way it works in a community that has "certain" people.
May 25, 2012 at 10:08 a.m. permalink suggest removal
BREAKING NEWS: Murder charges dropped against Jamar Houser in 2010 shooting death
Jamar Houser may not be guilty of the murder but he is far from being innocent! He was there and he knows the truth.
May 24, 2012 at 11:11 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Protect our water while we have it
Mr. Lamb needs an education about legal issues regarding water rights. The water in Lake Hamilton has been impounded on AquaOhio's land by a dam in which they constructed years ago. The water is theirs and they can sell it. As far as charging trucks a toll on the public highways, this is not legal. Look at the uproar that took place in PA when Fast Eddie Rendel wanted to convert I-80 into a toll road. If the trucks are using state highways, they are constructed to handle the loads. Trucks pay huge taxes on their fuel already for that purpose. If you don't want that highway with a state designation in your community, have your local state rep get it removed from this designation. Then, you can limit the highway use and pay totally for its upkeep since you will lose the state money.
May 24, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Biden snubs are getting old
You should have politely told the Biden press official "Kiss my a$$! I will call the Romney campaign to see if we can talk to Mitt." But, don't worry; when Nov. gets closer, they will give you five minutes and the Vindy can endorse the Barry/Biden ticket.
May 18, 2012 at 3:38 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Boardman police watching for violence at mall carnival
Law enforcement will waste time and resources with a DUI checkpoint on rte224 one mile south of the mall tonight and get 2 or 3 idiots who are dumb enough to get caught in one when, every year, they have constant issues with carnivals and festivals. Not a wise use of resources.
May 18, 2012 at 2:14 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Ohio gov: Welfare drug testing could be beneficial
cambridge,
Why single out the oil companies? The same tax credits the oil co's get are the same any company can get that deal in foreign countries! This worked for Barry Soetoro when he ran his 2008 campaign against GWB, but it rings hollow now that he has had 3 1/2 years and gas is still over $3.50 per gallon.
Drug testing welfare recipients is a step in the right direction.
May 18, 2012 at 2:05 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown postal center to close by Feb. 2013
While I agree that the USPS must adjust to the times and the lack of demand, the advance funding costs are a bit ridiculous.
May 18, 2012 at 12:23 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Will new owner of Y&S rail be ‘good neighbor’ for Boardman?
As I understand it, railroads are under the control of the federal govt thru the US Railroad Administration and the Surface Transportation Board. That being said, hazardous waste is already being transported next to our schools, hospitals, homes, and businesses by trucks on a highway. If adding cars and speed on the RR will help it develop and bring more business to the area, have at it. This would take a sizable investment. What makes Boardman any more special than Salem, Leetonia, Alliance, etc. where trains pass through many times a day?
May 18, 2012 at 12:20 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Will new owner of Y&S rail be ‘good neighbor’ for Boardman?
Why can't they use Mahoning County day-reporting prisoners to walk the track and fill plastic bags? What abot CCA personnel? The trash I see is not construction debris.
May 18, 2012 at 10:46 a.m. permalink suggest removal