After conviction, many people seek to have their records sealed or expunged. Sealing and Expunging are processes that remove your record from public view.For help or with questions getting started on sealing or expunging your Ohio juvenile record call our greater...
Year: 2019
Can a Domestic Violence Record Be Expunged in Ohio?
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...
Minor theft can have major consequences
Petty theft crimes shouldn’t be taken lightly. In fact, committing this crime can result in consequences that are more serious than you might think. What counts as petty theft?Ohio state law classifies any act of stealing property under $1,000 as petty...
New Expungement Law in Ohio: What You Should Know for 2019
PLEASE NOTE: The expungement laws in Ohio have changed again! We discuss some of the changes in our more up-to-date article: "New Laws in 2023 and Expungement in Ohio." At Dearie, Fischer & Martinson, LLC, we know that good people make mistakes, which can...
Can I refuse to take a chemical test after an OVI arrest?
When you hear the blare of sirens and look up to see flashing police lights in your rearview mirror, it can be a nerve-wracking moment. Winding up in handcuffs, placed under arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle impaired (OVI), can add to the confusion. There...
Ohio Expungement – Could Get Easier Under Proposed Law
If passed, proposed Ohio Senate Bill 160 would make expungements available for crimes that are currently not elligible for expungment. The proposed bill could give more people an opportunity to put their criminal past behind them, and move forward with a fresh...
Cincinnati Decriminalizes Pot Possession – Other Marijuana Laws Still Apply
How Will the New Cincinnati Pot Law Affect You?Cincinnati City Council has voted to decriminalize the possession of marijuana within the city limits.Replacing the city's previous ordinance on marijuana, the new minor misdemeanor for possession of cannabis will carry...
Improperly Furnishing Firearms to a Minor in Ohio
Can minors purchase or own firearms? What are the penalties for Improperly Furnishing Firearms to a Minor? Responsible gun owners are often very enthusiastic about about helping youth to learn the safe and proper use of firearms.Failure to follow the laws...
Using Weapons While Intoxicated in Ohio
Ohio has relatively broad laws permitting firearms as compared to other states. As with any dangerous tool, however, ownership of a firearm comes with rules and responsibilities for the owner. One of which, as with motor vehicles, is the imperative that you not use...
Penalties for Teen Sexting in Ohio
What are the penalties for Teen Sexting in Ohio? Penalties for teen sexting in Ohio are no joke.Charges recorded on permanent school records and law enforcement records. Search of juvenile's phone. Forfeiture of cell phone and/or being barred from all cell phone...