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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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If you’ve already been through felony arraignment in Franklin County, you know the serious nature of the criminal allegations against you. It is important to remember is that this proceeding is just one of many phases involved with the criminal process in Ohio. There are…
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The criminal process in Ohio is a long road that starts from an arrest on criminal charges, and leads up to a trial. Fortunately, there are multiple stages along the way that allow you the opportunity to obtain a favorable outcome. One option is to…
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With 2018 coming to an end, and so many around central Ohio about to drive to their New Year’s Eve parties, we wanted to review the state’s DUI laws, so 2019 isn’t ruined before it begins. In Ohio, drunk driving is called Operating a Vehicle…
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If your child has been charged with a felony, it is possible that they could face trial in adult court and face the full repercussions of the criminal justice system. Under Ohio law, juvenile courts have the option of transferring the felony cases of juveniles…
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Few criminal offenses carry more stigma than a sex crime. A conviction for such a crime is cause for concern for a number of reasons. You may be looking at jail time. Your reputation can be damaged by the mere allegation of a sex crime,…
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