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Expungement in Ohio allows certain individuals to seal their criminal records, making them inaccessible to most employers, landlords, and the general public. Understanding who qualifies can help people determine whether this option is available for their situation....
An underage drinking charge can be stressful for a young person and their family. Understanding the process can help everyone make informed decisions and reduce confusion. In Butler County, these cases often involve local teens and Miami University students, and they...
When kids step into the independence of college life, they face new challenges and pressures. This newfound freedom can sometimes lead to poor decisions, including property crimes. Why do students commit crimes? Parents don’t always understand why young people make...
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...
Most people associate burglary with theft, but committing any crime after entering a building without permission can lead to a burglary charge. The laws dealing with burglary are rooted in English common law, and they protect people rather than possessions. In Ohio,...
Hundreds of police and corrections departments in Ohio and around the country use portable test kits to determine whether suspicious substances are illegal drugs. These kits are popular because they are inexpensive, and police and corrections officers can be trained...
A moment's bad judgment can lead to serious consequences when it comes to driving under the influence. And the consequences of a DUI in Ohio can be severe, from fines and prison time to losing your license to issues with your job. If you find yourself facing a DUI...
If you get arrested and charged with DUI, you may want to challenge the breath test results. There are many ways to do this, and the method you choose will depend on the facts of your DUI case. Did the police officers have probable cause? Probable cause refers to the...
Theft in Ohio has several levels of punishment depending on the value of the items stolen and the way it was obtained. For example, a person can be charged with grand theft, petty theft, robbery or burglary. A person can also be charged with theft of services, which...