The information in this article is largely the same as another article we wrote when Governor DeWine first singed Ohio's "Constitutional Carry" law. At that time, the law had officially passed, but Ohio citizens were still required to follow the previous law for...
Criminal Defense
Search and Seizure in Ohio
Many of us know what it is like to have an encounter with the police. But fewer of us have had an experience that involves search and seizure. Therefore, many readers may have unanswered questions about search and seizure. Even people who have experienced a search...
OVI in Ohio: Misdemeanor or Felony?
OVI continues to be a topic that citizens and Courts in Ohio take very seriously. As we recently discussed in our article "First OVI Offense vs. Multiple OVI Offenses," the penalties for OVI differ based on the situation. Here, we will specifically talk about when...
Crimes of Violence in Ohio
If you have been reading our articles, you have would likely recognize the term "crime of violence." The violence distinction holds a certain amount of significance on your record, which is why you may see it mentioned rather frequently in our articles about...
What is reckless driving in Ohio?
Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI) laws are easy enough for the average driver to understand. Getting behind the wheel with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or higher will result in an arrest. Police can use blood test data to show that the suspect categorically broke...
The Two Requirements for Expungement in Ohio
We are once again revisiting the topic of Expungement and Sealing of criminal records in Ohio. There is plenty of information on the subject already on our website. We wrote a general overview on the expungement process for 2019, and then detailed the changes that...
Expunging a Domestic Violence Conviction in Ohio: Update
We have many articles on Expungement Law in Ohio. We have seen that expunging and sealing of criminal records is a legal action that interests many of our clients. Not only is expungement an interesting topic because of the positive effect it can have on the...
Removing Disability and Restoring Gun Rights in Ohio
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...
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...
