Ohio allows some domestic violence records to be sealed, but a domestic violence conviction that qualifies for sealing cannot be expunged. Under current Ohio law, third- and fourth-degree misdemeanor domestic violence convictions may qualify for sealing. First- and second-degree misdemeanor domestic violence convictions and felony…
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False accusations of domestic violence are more common in Hamilton County than many people realize. In Ohio, police often make an arrest based solely on an allegation, and courts move quickly to impose protective orders that can disrupt every part of your life. The result…
Read MoreA 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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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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