Operation 614 was an effort by various central Ohio law enforcement agencies to arrest people for soliciting prostitution. At several hotels in April, the two-day sting operation operated like clockwork, reeling in suspect after suspect who thought they’d meet a prostitute, not police officers. It’s…
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Incidents of sexual assaults on college campuses have increased over the past several years, and Ohio universities are no exception. Just last month, The Ohio State University posted a public safety advisory for its residence halls on the main campus area in Columbus after a…
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The penalties for sex crimes are unique in that offenders frequently must register and report changes in their personal information to law enforcement. This includes their address and employment information to email addresses and phone numbers. Registered sex offenders are then listed in a public…
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Prostitution, solicitation, and related conduct conjure images of dark alleys and seedy street corners, but more frequently than ever, arrangements are being made online. Platforms like Skip the Games, the now-defunct Backpage.com, Adult Friend Finder, Craigslist, and others enable a more streamlined experience that appeals…
Read MoreRecently in Ohio, a man came to Luftman, Heck & Associates after being charged with the rape of a child under 12. This is an extremely serious charge, as the man faced a life sentence and needed a strong advocate on his side. He enlisted…
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Under a new law that will go into effect next month (March 2019), a greater number of people will be added to the Ohio sex offender registry. Sponsored by State Representative Tim Schaffer, a Republican from Lancaster, Ohio House Bill 92 (HB 92) will force…
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