Is DUI/OVI in Ohio a Felony? Whether or not a DUI/OVI is a felony depends mainly your previous OVI record. An OVI becomes a felony if you have: 3 or more OVIs in 10 years 5 or more OVIs in 20 years Any felony OVI from any period of time We go into more detail about...
Expungement
Latest Expungement Laws Actively Implemented in Ohio Appeals Court
Several recent changes to Ohio laws have been significant for our client base. One of the topics that has been particularly affected is expungement. Many our recent articles deal with the updated laws on Expungement and how more Ohioans may have the chance to have...
New Federal Gun Legislation – What it Means for Ohio
Last year, the President of the United States signed a bill on gun legislation. Whenever a bill is signed by the president, that law effects every state, including Ohio. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 made some changes to gun laws all across the...
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...
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 lives...
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...
Updated Laws on Sealing and Expungement in Ohio
Almost three years ago, we wrote about the Expungement laws in Ohio in our article entitled “New Expungement Law in Ohio: What You Should Know for 2019.” As you may suppose, what you should know for 2019 was different than what you should know for 2021. This is due...
Expungement and Sealing of Juvenile Records in Ohio
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...
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...