Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Nov 07, 2026 |
State v. Holliman explains why the sentencing judge, not the prosecutor, selects among qualifying firearm specifications attached to one felony. The decision does not limit every criminal case to one firearm-related enhancement.
Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Nov 07, 2026 |
Changes taking effect December 30, 2026, address certain electronic vehicle-unlocking or starting devices. Criminal purpose remains required, and the law does not make every criminal-tools charge a fourth-degree felony.
Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Dec 28, 2023 |
Ohio voters voted for recreational marijuana.
Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Oct 17, 2022 |
Knives are no longer automatically considered deadly weapons in Ohio.
Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Jul 27, 2021 |
The Stand Your Ground is a significant and controversial law change that has significant impact.
Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Apr 29, 2021 |
Sealing your criminal record just got easier.
Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Apr 28, 2021 |
Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (ILC) was changed as of April 12, 2021 (Ohio Revised Code 2951.041). See how in this short blog post.
Posted by
Christopher Fogt |
Jul 05, 2020 |
I accept Court Appointed Criminal Cases because I like helping people, I learn and gain experience from them, and I receive referrals from satisfied clients, which is the best compliment an attorney can receive.