I want to tackle a hot topic that's getting a lot of attention here in Ohio: police qualified immunity. There's been some buzz lately with talk of amending the Ohio constitution to eliminate qualified immunity, and with moves from the Attorney General and even the Ohio Supreme Court nudging this issue closer to the ballot, the debate is really heating up.

I break down what qualified immunity actually is, why it matters for police officers, government workers, and regular folks like us, and what could happen if it gets scrapped. Trust me, there are strong arguments on both sides, and it’s the kind of issue that could seriously change the legal landscape here in Ohio.

I’m not here to take sides today, but I do want to set the stage for a much bigger conversation. I’m planning to bring in some guests soon—lawyers who work on both sides of this debate—so we can really dig deep and talk about what’s at stake.

So if you’ve got questions or thoughts about qualified immunity, shoot them my way. I’m looking forward to having this discussion, and I hope you stick around for what’s sure to be an interesting ride. Let’s get into it, right here on Lawyer Talk.

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Recorded at Channel 511.

Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.

Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.

He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.

Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention.

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