Gun owner's rights in Ohio have been a hot topic of conversation in Ohio recently. As you can read in our articles about the recent "stand your ground" laws in Ohio, or about the "Constitutional carry" law going into effect in June 2022, there have been some...
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How Long Do You Have to Wait to Get Your Record Expunged?
One of the main changes in the new expungement law in Ohio is the criteria used in the law to determine how long after a conviction you can apply for expungement. The time period starts after you finish the sentence from your conviction and any probation. While the...
First OVI Offense vs Multiple OVI Offenses in Ohio
Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (OVI) is an offense that Courts throughout Ohio and all across the country take very seriously. Not only are there penalties for a first time OVI offense, but the consequences often get worse when the same...
Qualifying Adult Under Ohio’s Constitutional Carry Law
Updated June 13, 2022 Ohio’s Constitutional Carry law which went into effect on Monday, June 13, 2022 has been the topic of much conversation in the past few weeks, including an article we wrote on the subject. In said article, we mention several times that, under...
“Stand Your Ground” Gun Laws in Ohio
Introduction A major change was enacted to Ohio’s gun laws on April 6th, 2021 when a “Stand Your Ground Law” for Ohio went into effect. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine had signed the bill on January 4th, 2021, and the bill went into effect 3 months after that. Over a year...
Updated Laws on Sealing and Expungement in Ohio
PLEASE NOTE: This article was written for the Expungement laws in Ohio when they were updated in 2021. The law has been updated again in April, 2023, and we discuss the changes in our article, "New Laws in 2023 and Expungement in Ohio." Almost three years ago,...
Civil Protection Orders: What Happens During a CPO Case in Ohio
What is a Civil Protection Order? Many of our readers may have heard of protection orders. Whether in their own lives, from friends, or on the news, protection orders may come up in conversations anytime someone is dealing with Temporary Protection Orders,...
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...
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...
Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle in Ohio
Ohio law allows the transport of weapons in cars both by those with a concealed carry license and those without. There are, however, laws regulating the handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and failure to adhere to these laws could result in serious fines, jail...