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November 3rd, 2025

Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in Columbus, OH

Categories: Central Ohio, Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

When most people consider the consequences of a criminal conviction, they typically focus on the obvious penalties: jail or prison time, fines, probation, or community service. However, in Columbus, Ohio, and across the state, there are hundreds of lesser-known collateral consequences that can affect your…

May 6th, 2025

What You Need to Know About Ohio Mayor’s Courts

Categories: Central Ohio, Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

You may go to an Ohio mayor’s court in order to resolve a case without going before a judge. Your case may be taken to a mayor’s court if you are charged with a misdemeanor or traffic violation in a community of 200 people or…

September 18th, 2024

10 Questions You Should Ask When Hiring a Columbus DUI Attorney

Categories: Central Ohio, Criminal Defense, DUI, Legal Blog, OVI, OVI / DUI

When you’re arrested for a DUI in Columbus, the stakes are high. You could lose your license, pay heavy fines, or even face jail time. That’s why selecting the right DUI attorney is crucial to building a strong defense. To help you make the best…

August 10th, 2024

Ohio Has One of the Highest Rates of Children with an Incarcerated Parent

Categories: Central Ohio, Criminal Defense, Drug Offenses, DUI, Federal Crimes, Legal Blog, OVI

A recently released report focused on the rapidly increasing number of children in the United States with a parent in jail or prison shows that Ohio has one of the highest rates in the nation. The report was issued by the Annie E. Casey Foundation…

Person in hooded sweatshirt on corner with beer bottle, publicly intoxicated

December 1st, 2023

Understanding Public Intoxication Laws in Ohio

Categories: Alcohol, Alcohol Offenses, Central Ohio, Criminal Defense

While it’s legal for adults in Ohio to drink, excessive intoxication in public is not. Unfortunately, for many, the line between legally enjoying a few drinks and facing public intoxication charges is often blurred and subjective. After all, there are various events around Columbus associated…

April 27th, 2023

Ignition Interlocks in Ohio for First-Time DUI

Categories: Alcohol, Central Ohio, Criminal Defense, DUI, Legal Blog

At Luftman, Heck & Associates, we’ve represented numerous clients who have been involved in fatal crashes and have seen first hand the toll such crashes can take on a person’s life. Our experienced Columbus DUI attorneys know that no one wants to be in a…