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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,…
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…
Cell phones are so pervasive that it is abnormal for anyone to leave their house without their phone. They are so common that it is also growing increasingly common for video footage of incidents and criminal activity to be used in court. However, not all…
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,…
Interacting with the police is not usually an experience people seek. It is intimidating to speak with a law enforcement officer even when you have done nothing wrong. You have rights and responsibilities when you interact with the police, whether it’s voluntarily or involuntarily. Knowing…
In Franklin County, there are around 100,000 outstanding arrest warrants at any given time. You may even be asking yourself, “are any warrants out for my arrest?” An arrest warrant may have been issued against you because you are suspected of a crime, violated a court…