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Ohio recently changes its expungement laws. Read our latest blog post to learn more about the new rules.

If a judge receives a complaint from law enforcement establishing probable cause to believe that a criminal offense was committed, that judge can issue a warrant for the arrest of the person believed to have committed the crime. In other limited situations, a magistrate, court clerk, or officer of the court can issue a warrant.…

A lookback period refers to the length of time that a prior OVI conviction or guilty plea will be considered as one of your sentencing factors for a new OVI offense. Any prior conviction that occurs within the lookback time period will be viewed by a court of law as a prior OVI offense, which will increase the severity of penalties imposed upon conviction. If an OVI has occurred outside of this lookback window, it will not be counted as a previous offense.

Most bench warrants do not expire and remain active for the rest of a person’s life. In rare circumstances, judges decide to expunge or recall warrants. Because these warrants frequently remain active for an extended period of time, it is important to understand that often, the best way to deal with a bench warrant is to appear in court with the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can make certain that matters are properly handled.

Some potential clients are hesitant to obtain the help of legal counsel out of concern for the price tag that comes along with it. Fear not. The following will outline the most common pay arrangements involved in hiring an attorney, including contingency fees, flat rates, and hourly rates.