Category: Criminal Defense Ohio
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One of the most exciting changes to Ohio law from last year had to do with Expunging a criminal record in Ohio. True expungement of a criminal record for an adult in Ohio used to be very rare. So rare, in fact, that many people would use the term “expungement” to really mean “sealing.” Sealing…
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Our website has an article with the title, “Civil Protection Order: What Happens During a CPO Case in Ohio?” In said article, we mention how there are several types of “restraining orders.” Terms such as restraining order, no-contact order, protection order etc. are all broad descriptions for several types of court orders in Ohio. We…
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We have written a number of articles on OVI in Ohio. Occasionally, we have mentioned the breath test. Most Ohio drivers have probably heard of the breath test. But they may still have questions about it. For example, what happens if you fail the breath test and what happens if you refuse the breath test?…
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We have written comprehensive articles about Civil Protection Orders (CPO) in Ohio. Those articles go into detail about what to expect during a CPO case. But if you are unfamiliar with legal terms in Ohio CPO cases, you may find those other article contain some information you are not looking for. In this article, we…
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Ohio law treats offenses of violence differently than other crimes. Some crimes, Assault for example, obviously constitute an offense of violence. Other offenses of violence may not be as obvious. For example, many readers may not automatically think that Menacing is an offense of violence. However, Ohio Law does consider Menacing – and many other…
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If you have a criminal record in Ohio you may very likely want to seek sealing and/or expungement. You may also be aware that not every offense is eligible for sealing and expungement. However, you may be wondering if your particular offense is an eligible offense. While the details of your specific situation sometimes make…
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Any criminal activity has consequences and carries certain penalties, regardless of which state you are in. In Ohio, certain crimes have special rules attached to them. One example of a crime with slightly different treatment from other offenses is Domestic Violence. In this article, we explore what happens after a Domestic Violence conviction in Ohio.…
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For several years, a lot of readers showed interest in our article about improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle. This article was based on Section 2923.16 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Transporting Firearms and Concealed Carry Laws ORC 2923.16 lays out different requirements for people with concealed carry license and people without concealed…
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After a criminal conviction, the judge has the final say in what will happen to you. The sentencing phase of the legal process has a lot of rules and factors judges consider. A judge must follow sentencing guidelines and adhere to the general criminal sentencing principles when deciding what will happen to you. General criminal sentencing principles…
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You must follow a particular set of steps when officials charge you with a crime. These are the same whether you are responsible for a petty misdemeanor or drunk driving. During your trial, you will fight your district court’s prosecutor. Therefore, you need to know what goes into creating a strong criminal defense. There are…
