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FAQ – Criminal Cases In Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Cases in Columbus and Central Ohio
Arson & Aggravated Arson
- What is the difference between Arson and Aggravated Arson?
- What are the different types of Arson?
- What are the different types of Aggravated Arson?
- Does someone convicted of Arson or Aggravated Arson have to register?
- Who investigates Arson cases?
Assault
- Are all assault cases the same in Ohio?
- What are the possible sentences for assault charges in Ohio?
- What are the possible defense strategies against an assault charge?
Casino Crimes
- Are violations of casino laws criminal offenses?
- What are some examples of misdemeanor casino crimes?
- What are some examples of felony casino crimes?
- What are the possible sentences for misdemeanor casino crimes?
- What are the possible sentences for felony casino crimes?
- How are casino crimes investigated?
- For someone charged with a casino crime, where to they go to court?
College Students
- What types of charges do college students commonly face in central Ohio?
- Is having a conviction as a college student serious?
- Does the Dominy Law Firm represent students from all central Ohio universities?
- In which counties does Dominy Law Firm practice?
Criminal Court Process
- What is a criminal complaint?
- What is an arraignment?
- What comes after the arraignment?
- What is a pretrial hearing?
- What is a motion hearing?
- What is a trial?
- What is a sentence hearing?
Diversion for Criminal Charges
- What is a Diversion Program?
- Who is eligible for a Diversion Program?
- How do you apply for a Diversion Program?
- Do all defendants have the right to a Diversion Program?
- What is required to complete a Diversion Program?
Domestic Violence
- What types of Domestic Violence Cases are there in Ohio?
- What is Domestic Violence ‘By Threat’, and what are the possible penalties?
- What is Domestic Violence ‘By Force’, and what are the possible penalties?
- Are the penalties steeper if I have a past Domestic Violence conviction?
- What are the secondary consequences of a Domestic Violence conviction?
Drug Crimes – Marijuana Charges
- Are marijuana laws still enforced in Ohio?
- What misdemeanor charges and penalties are associated with marijuana?
- What felony charges and penalties are associated with marijuana?
- How can I fight a marijuana charge?
- Should I hire an attorney for my marijuana case?
Drug Crimes – Misdemeanor Drug Charges
- Are misdemeanor drug charges serious?
- How are misdemeanor drug offenses categorized?
- What are the penalties associated with misdemeanor drug offenses?
- Do I really need an attorney for a misdemeanor drug charge?
Drug Crimes – Prescription Drug Charges
- What kind of prescription drug crimes are there in Ohio?
- What is Deception to Obtain Dangerous Drugs, and what are the penalties associated with it?
- What is Illegal Processing of Drug Documents, and what are the penalties associated with it?
- What is Illegal Dispensing of Drug Samples, and what are the penalties associated with it?
- What is Forgery, and what are the penalties associated with it?
- How can I fight a prescription drug charge?
Drug Crimes – Felony Drug Charges
- How serious are felony drug charges in Ohio?
- How are felony drug offenses categorized?
- What are the felony drug charges in Ohio?
- What are the penalties associated with felony drug offenses?
- Will an attorney really help with a felony drug charge?
Expungement & Record Sealing in Columbus and Central Ohio
- In Ohio, what is the difference between expungement and record sealing?
- In Ohio, what is the process for sealing/expunging misdemeanor convictions and bail forfeitures?
- In Ohio, what is the process for sealing/expunging felony convictions?
- Are all convictions eligible for record sealing/expungement?
- In Ohio, what is the process for sealing not guilty verdicts/dismissals/no bills?
Improperly Handling Firearms
- What is the offense of Improperly Handling Firearms in Ohio?
- What are the most common types of Improperly Handling Firearms charges in Ohio?
- How do officers decide if someone with a firearm is under the influence or ‘over the limit’?
- Can a person be charged with Improperly Handling Firearms and OVI?
- For someone who holds a concealed handgun license, are there other requirements?
- Are there defenses to the charge of Improperly Handling Firearms in Ohio?
Intervention in Lieu of Conviction
- What Intervention In Lieu Of Conviction In Ohio?
- Who is eligible for an intervention in lieu of conviction in Ohio?
- How do I apply for Intervention in Lieu of Conviction?
- What happens at the Court Hearing for Intervention in Lieu of Conviction?
- What does completion Intervention in Lieu of Conviction look like?
Menacing and Aggravated Menacing
- What’s the difference between Menacing & Aggravated Menacing In Ohio?
- What are the sentences for Ohio Menacing and Aggravated Menacing Charges?
- What are strategies to defend against charges of Menacing and Aggravated Menacing?
Shoplifting
- Do stores always file criminal charges when an individual is caught shoplifting?
- What criminal charges are associated with shoplifting?
- What are the penalties for shoplifting?
- When will I receive notice I am charged with shoplifting?
- How do I address a shoplifting charge in court?
- Should I hire an attorney for my shoplifting case?
Theft and Fraud
- What types of theft and fraud charges are filed in Ohio?
- What are the penalties for theft and fraud?
- How can I fight a theft or fraud charge?
- What are some strategies for dealing with theft and fraud allegations?
Underage Drinking
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