In the News
June 19, 2018 Coventry trustee’s life changed by wrongful arrest; Summit County approves settlement - By Stephanie Warsmith www.Ohio.com
June 26, 2018 Akron man sentenced to 4 years in stabbing death of mother; family wanted probation and mental health treatment - By Stephanie Warsmith www.Ohio.com
September 1, 2018 Jury returns split decision in Akron woman's murder case - By Stephanie Warsmith www.Ohio.com
November 20, 2018 Summit County to start mental health court; similar programs started across Ohio - By Stephanie Warsmith www.Ohio.com
March 4, 2016 Coventry Township trustee acquitted in Election Day altercation with sheriff deputy - By Adam Ferrise Cleveland.com
November 14, 2016 Defense attorney calls investigation ‘botched’; prosecutors say Akron woman shot, killed her boyfriend - By Stephanie Warsmith - Beacon Journal staff writer
November 24, 2015 Coventry Township trustee-elect fighting criminal charges - By Adam Ferrise Cleveland.com
September 12, 2012 Ohio hospital shooting: Mercy killing or murder? - By Thomas J. Sheeran and John Seewer
Case Results
Most Recent:
Summit County Juvenile Court -vs- M.W.: Juvenile client was charged with Rape, a First Degree Felony. After much effort, the case was dismissed and Jeff’s client moved on with his life.
State of Ohio -vs- A.S.: Client was charged with two counts of Aggravated Robbery and was facing twenty years in prison. Jeff Laybourne and his client took the case to a week-long jury trial that resulted in Not Guilty verdicts on all charges.
State of Ohio -vs- R.K.: Client was charged with Obstructing Official Business and Resisting Arrest. Jeff and his client took the case to a jury trial that resulted in Not Guilty verdicts on all charges.
State of Ohio -vs- R.B.: Client was charged with three counts of Felony Domestic Violence and faced years in prison. Jeff and his client took the case to a jury trial that resulted in Not Guilty verdicts on all charges.
State of Ohio -vs- A.K.: Client was charged with Felony Possession of Drugs and faced prison time. Jeff and his client took the case to trial that resulted in Not Guilty verdicts on all charges.
State of Ohio -vs- A.W.: Client was charged with Felony Domestic Violence and faced prison time. Case went to trial and client was acquitted of all charges.
State of Ohio -vs- D.P.: Client was charged with Murder and was facing life in prison. Jeff successfully negotiated a plea bargain that resulted in a reduced charge of Manslaughter, sparing his client a life sentence.
State of Ohio -vs- G.N.: Client was charged with Aggravated Murder and was facing life in prison. A plea was negotiated that resulted in a reduced charge of Manslaughter.