A protection order (PO) is a court order issued by a judge that prohibits someone from contacting or coming near another person. These orders are often filed in cases involving alleged domestic violence, stalking, or harassment and can carry serious legal and personal consequences—especially if…
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Domestic violence may be expunged or sealed from a criminal record in some limited situations in Ohio. However, recent changes in Ohio law impact the ability to expunge or seal a record when domestic violence is involved. Understanding your options as early as possible is…
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False accusations of domestic violence in Cincinnati are far more common than you might think. And if false claims have been made against you, you must take steps to defend yourself. If convicted, you face harsh penalties in addition to the overall negative impact on…
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Judges in Cincinnati and across Ohio grant protection orders when there is sufficient evidence of potential violence between a defendant and the alleged victim. A protective order forbids an individual to stay away from the other, sometimes with a specific distance – for example, cannot…
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Have you been convicted of a crime? If so, your domestic violence charges could lead to harsh penalties if convicted. When you have a prior record, you need to be sure you get a fair trial. A respected Cincinnati domestic violence lawyer could make a…
Read MoreThe clear connection between choking and fatal domestic violence is why Ohio lawmakers are attempting to make non-lethal strangulation a felony. House Bill 362 would make strangulation a domestic violence offense automatically charged as a third-degree felony. If abusers can be charged and punished with…
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