Category: Criminal Defense Ohio
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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…
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Many people believe that if they are innocent of a crime, they have nothing to fear by talking to the police. However, this is not always the case. Even if you are innocent, it is crucial to understand your rights and the potential consequences of talking to the police without an attorney present. The police…
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If a court convicts you of an OVI in Ohio, your punishment can include a driver’s license suspension. The suspension length depends on the offense’s severity and your previous history. Losing your license can make it difficult to get around and live your life. Fortunately, you can apply for a limited license after an OVI.…
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Our article on Civil Protection Orders covered the topic in a broad way. We got into most of the details in that article, but in this one we will focus on one specific important detail. Specifically, when a CPO case becomes a criminal case. Quite simply, violating a civil protection order is a criminal offense, even if…
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At Dearie, Fischer, and Martinson, we have handled thousands of juvenile court cases over the last twenty years. Most people know what it means to have a criminal conviction as an adult, but things are a little bit different when it comes to juvenile adjudication in Ohio. If your child is facing a juvenile delinquency…
