Client, a middle-aged grandfather who resided in a rural community east of Cleveland, was accused of shooting and killing his son-in-law in cold blood in his driveway. Client claimed that his son-in-law became physically aggressive toward him when the client would not allow him to enter his home to see his wife (client’s adult daughter) and his small child. Pre-trial investigation by Marein and Bradley resulted in development of the background of the son-in-law as being physically abusive toward women during his entire life, including domestic violence against the client’s daughter and grandchild.

After one week of a jury trial, the client was found NOT GUILTY of murder.