This essay has been linked to from various websites over the years having nothing to do with the subject at hand.

It was written in 1997 and due to the numerous changes in both State and Federal law and legal practices since then is not as applicable as it was.  Further, after this was written the State of Ohio legal system showed a willingness and ablility to ignore state law!

If you wish to read this article for historical purposes, click here

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