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Unconstitutional For Law Enforcement To Be Penalized More for Sex Crimes

Categories: Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Sex Offenses

The Ohio Supreme Court recently invalidated a statute that enabled prosecutors to charge police officers with sexual battery when they had sexual contact with minors more than two years their junior. Now, police officers can only be charged with unlawful sexual contact—a less serious offense….

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Grand Jury Proceedings May Become Releasable

Categories: Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

In a rule change currently being considered by the Ohio Supreme Court, grand jury proceedings in which a grand jury decides not to charge an individual could soon become public records that could be accessed by anyone in the state. Ohio grand juries are currently…

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Why You Shouldn’t Talk to Police

Categories: Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

At the Columbus, Ohio criminal defense law firm of Luftman, Heck & Associates we are often asked by our existing and potential clients whether they should talk with police if they have been stopped by police. We always counsel against this. This is not to…

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How Much Does An ACDA Ticket Cost?

Categories: Legal Blog, Traffic Offenses

Under Ohio law, a motorist can be penalized for violating what is known as the state’s Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA) law. This law, which is set forth in Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.21, provides that “No person shall operate a motor vehicle, trackless trolley,…

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Juvenile Offenses No Longer Affect Adult Sentences

Categories: Central Ohio, Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

If you are an Ohio resident with a prior juvenile conviction, Ohio’s Supreme Court on August 25 handed you a gift in the event you are charged and convicted of a crime in the future. Your juvenile conviction will no longer be a weapon that…

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How Do I Defend Against Criminal Charges In Other States?

Categories: Criminal Defense, Drug Offenses, Legal Blog

Earlier this summer, an Ohio resident was arrested for drug trafficking in Michigan. Although the suspect lives in Ohio, where authorities found a large amount of incriminating evidence, he will be detained and tried in Michigan. Thus, he will need to hire a criminal defense…

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