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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…
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…
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…
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,…
Skimming is a type of credit card theft. Credit card skimmers use an electronic device to record card information. As such, they are able to record debit or credit cards that are used in otherwise normal transactions. When a customer’s card swipes through a reader,…
If you have been convicted of a sex offense, you will likely need to register as a sex offender for a certain amount of time even after serving any prison sentence that you receive. Ohio law is very strict regarding registering as a sex offender…