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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…
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Loved One Arrested in Ohio? Our 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 Luftman,…
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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…
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In 2022, Ohio enacted new concealed handgun laws. Now that Ohio is a “permitless carry” state for handguns, you should know what this means legally so you are not in violation and exposed to potential charges. New Ohio Concealed Carry Gun Laws In June 2022,…
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Ohio takes the crime of selling drugs seriously. Yet if you are found to offer, sell, or distribute drugs close to a school or kids, then the offense is treated even more harshly. If you have been charged with selling drugs to or near minors…
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On April 17, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down it’s ruling regarding Missouri v. McNeely, that conducting warrantless searches for blood tests of drunk driving suspects is unconstitutional. What the Supreme Court Decided The ruling indicated that, under most circumstances, law enforcement must try to…
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