Overview of Ohio Criminal Record Expungements

Expungement (or sealing) of criminal records in Ohio results in any references to your criminal conviction being cleared up and any court files being sealed. The result is as though you had never been convicted of the specific offense at issue.

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Process for Expunging or Sealing Juvenile Records in Ohio

Sealing and expunging juvenile records in Ohio is a simpler process than seeking adult criminal record expungement. Sealing and expungement of juvenile records in Ohio differs from adult records in that, while the terms are synonymous in the case of adult convictions, sealing and expungement of juvenile records are two different things.

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What is custodial interrogation?

If an individual is in the custody of law enforcement officials while undergoing an interrogation, this is usually known as a custodial interrogation. Custodial interrogation is a relatively simple concept, but the laws that accompany this term are complex. Consult an experienced criminal law attorney with any specific questions about custodial interrogations.

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In what types of cases can a factual innocence order be obtained?

The types of cases in which you can obtain a factual innocence order vary by state. Of the few states that have enacted laws allowing for a petition of factual innocence, most do not have restrictions on cases within a certain category of their penal code. So, technically speaking, you could potentially get an order of factual innocence in just about any case including burglary, robbery, drug sales, gun charges, and even domestic violence accusations.

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Do I need a lawyer to file a petition for factual innocence?

Strictly speaking, you are not required to have a lawyer to file a petition for factual innocence, anyone has the right to represent himself or herself. However, because the opportunity to petition in this way is a relatively new body of law, you will need a lawyer to help you understand the meaning and requirements of your petition. Not having a lawyer to represent you in your petition for factual innocence could weigh against your success.

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