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Most people who seek expungement hope for a fresh start. They don’t want past mistakes to affect employment or housing opportunities. This reason makes it important to understand whether expungement truly erases a criminal history. Knowing the limits of the process...
A closed case may still show up when you apply for a job, housing or school. You may see a docket page online or a background report that lists a charge you thought ended years ago. In Ohio, people often use the word “expungement,” but courts often handle this relief...
When a person is facing Ohio criminal charges, one of the biggest challenges is being accused of lying. While body language, tone and behavior are viewed as signs as to whether someone is truthful or not, there are debates as to the value of lie detection techniques....
Prison inmates in Ohio and around the country are sometimes released from custody when evidence emerges that proves their innocence, but far more people convicted of crimes they did not commit earn their freedom by entering into post-conviction plea agreements. Some...
A criminal conviction can lead to devastating consequences such as fines, jail time and community service. Unfortunately, a criminal record can also negatively impact future opportunities. Further, law enforcement adds to a criminal record not only with a conviction,...