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Can a felony 3 be expunged in Ohio?

Can a felony 3 be expunged in Ohio?

In Ohio law, expungement or sealing of criminal record is available to “Eligible Offenders”. A person convicted of first, second, or third degree felonies, or some first-degree misdemeanors, are not eligible for expungement of any of their offenses, even the lesser offenses.

How many felonies can you have expunged in Ohio?

If you have no more than one felony conviction or no more than one felony conviction and one misdemeanor conviction in Ohio or any other jurisdiction you may have your record expunged. The court can expunge records five years after they are sealed or when you turn 23, whichever comes first.

How bad is a felony 3 in Ohio?

A felony of the 3rd degree in Ohio is normally sentenced to probation or 9, 12, 18, 24, 30 or 36 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. A felony of the 3rd degree that is considered more serious must be sentenced to 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 or 60 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

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What is the new expungement law in Ohio?

As of 2018 Ohio law allows persons convicted of almost unlimited criminal offenses to be sealed from public view. The old law only allowed two convictions to be sealed. The new Ohio Expungement Law says after your case has been closed for 1 year for misdemeanors and 3-5 years for felonies it is eligible to be sealed.

How many felonies can you get expunged in Ohio?

5 felonies
Ohio now allows the expungement of up to 5 felonies under a new law which goes into effect on October 29, 2018. Ohio continues to use the same expungement applications and forms but now allows for greatly expanded access to people with up to 5 felonies on their records.

What crimes Cannot be expunged in Ohio?

Rape, sexual batter, corrupting a minor, gross sexual imposition, sexual imposition, obscenity involving a minor, pornography involving a minor, illegal use of a minor in pornography, and felonious sexual penetration are all convictions that cannot be expunged.