
When someone is arrested for a crime, they must be charged and prosecuted in a timely manner. Often a judge will set bail at the indictment, which is a hearing at which the accused pleads guilty. Depending on the location, however, bail may be set prior to indictment.
The purpose of bail is to ensure that the accused person appears in court as bail will only be returned if the accused person appears at the hearing.
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What minors need to know about DUI/OVI penalties
The legal drinking age is 21, but unfortunately it is it’s all too easy for minors to get hold of alcohol. When underage drinking is combined with driving a motor vehicle, serious accidents can result. If a person under the age of 21 is charged, operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) is known as operating a vehicle under the influence of underage consumers (OVUAC). This type of POI CHARGE can be collected when a minor is allegedly found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02%. If you are faced with an OVUAC charge, speak to a DUI attorney in Columbus, Ohio immediately.
Pre-trial sanctions
5 different courts increased the difficulty
Looking at the cases, we found that the deletion waiting time had expired in four of the cases, but not for his fifth case. After discussing options with our client, instead of waiting for the 5th case to be eligible, we tackled 4 of their cases and filed motions to seal their criminal and misdemeanor files. These cases required detailed monitoring, investigation, preparation and filing of court documents, writing detailed reports, affidavits, motions and obtaining supporting evidence (letters of recommendation from counselors, court officials, friends and community professionals). Knowing that there were five different courts with five different judges who would be looking at our client’s extensive criminal record, we spent time with our client to prepare him for his testimony and anticipate possible prosecutorial objections. Of course, when it came time for the court hearing, our client was nervous, but she felt ready and gave an excellent testimony. We have shown the court that based on the evidence, the new law and our client’s testimony, she is a eligible criminal under Ohio law and that she truly deserves the privilege of having her record sealed. The sealing of all beliefs has opened the doors of possibility.
Whether you have 1 or 21 convictions, we invite you to take our free online proficiency test or to call our office. We have over 30 years of track record of obtaining erasures for our clients. As trial attorneys and former prosecutors, we can use our experience to help you get a second chance. Our law firm focuses on the deletion and sealing of criminal records in Ohio. In business since 1988, we are based in Central Ohio and handle cases in all 88 Ohio counties.
A conviction for possession of marijuana or paraphernalia in Ohio may prevent you from receiving an Ohio CCW.
- A pending drug offense charge under R.C. 2925 involving any drug of abuse (including marijuana) will prevent you from receiving an Ohio CCW.