Category: Domestic Violence in Ohio
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Having a domestic violence charge or conviction on your record can be a major inconvenience even many years after the incident has passed. In addition to the jail or prison time that can be levied, domestic violence convictions can also carry long term blocks on your gun rights, as well as social consequences, such as difficulty…
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NOTE: This article was written in 2019. If you are interested in firearm restrictions on Domestic Violence in Ohio in summer of 2022, you should read about the new federal law that could change these rules significantly by clicking here. Ohioans convicted of felony or misdemeanor crimes of Domestic Violence face a possible lifetime restriction on…
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We understand that you are in a difficult situation the moment you are charged with Domestic Violence. Your reputation suffers immediate harm; you will likely be arrested and placed in jail until you obtain a hearing in Court; you will likely be placed under a Temporary Restraining Order, potentially barring you from contact with loved…
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Governor Kasich Expands the Definition of Domestic Violence in Ohio
Categories: Domestic Violence in OhioThe legislature has recently voted to expand the definition of “domestic violence” in Ohio. Up until now, Ohio restricted the definition of domestic violence to include only relationships between family members and others who resided in the same household. Following a national trend that has been developing for nearly a decade, the new Ohio law…
