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When you have been charged with a criminal offense, such as driving under the influence (DUI) or operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), there are several ways in which your case could play out. By pleading guilty, you will be convicted and sentenced accordingly. When…
The most common drinking and driving charges that we hear about are Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), and Operating Vehicle while Intoxicated (OVI). But in Ohio, you can also face charges if you’re in your vehicle, intoxicated, and not driving. This…
Whether it’s your first appearance or you’re making a return visit, the process at the Franklin County traffic court is the same. And whether you’re there to admit to what you did or fight your traffic charges, knowing how things work prepares you to put…
Sometimes mistakes are easy to fix. But there are other times when it takes a formal process to move past something. For example, when you want to expunge a criminal record in Ohio. Under Ohio law, there is a process to expunge and seal criminal…
Loved One Arrested in Ohio? Our Defense Attorneys Can Help When someone you care for has been arrested, you may be at a loss as to how you can help them. But getting a lawyer for someone in jail is a great first step. At…
The Ohio Constitution vests the power to pardon in the Governor, who may grant pardons for any criminal conviction except treason or impeachment. The Governor generally considers only the applications for pardon that are forwarded to him by the Ohio Board of Pardons, which is…