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When clients ask me about clearing their criminal record, two terms frequently come up: sealing and expungement. While many people use them interchangeably, they are distinct legal processes with different requirements and outcomes. Understanding what…

You have 30 days to file a notice of appeal, but missing the deadline isn’t always the end. Learn how to establish good cause and file a delayed appeal.

Custody and visitation issues are tough to appeal, but not impossible. Discover why trial evidence matters and how Harris Law Firm can help protect your parental rights.

If your trial involved prosecutorial misconduct, insufficient evidence, or improper jury instructions, you may have grounds for an appeal. Contact Harris Law Firm in Columbus today.

In Ohio, your right to vote is automatically restored upon release from prison. Learn how you can register and vote while serving community control.

Is early release possible? This guide breaks down the Motion for Judicial Release, explaining the critical timing rules and why mandatory sentences like firearm specs can delay your eligibility.

A conviction doesn’t always have to be the final word. From “newly discovered evidence” to the strict 120-day filing deadline, we break down how Criminal Rule 33 works and what you need to know about…

This technical summary of the appellate lifecycle details a 9–12 month procedural duration. Key milestones include a 30-day filing window, 40-day transcript preparation, 20-day merit brief drafting, and a 15-minute oral argument before a three-judge…

Learn the 60-day deadlines courts face after a Motion for Judicial Release is filed, including hearing timeframes, victim notification rules, and the outcomes.

The key components of an appellate brief include the Statement of the Case, Statement of Facts, and Assignments of Error.

Prosecutorial misconduct, bad jury instructions, and insufficient evidence are common issues raised on appeal in criminal cases.

Appealing an Ohio magistrate’s custody or divorce decision? First, file objections. You can only appeal after the judge rules on them.

Seeking early release in Ohio? Understand the Motion for Judicial Release, mandatory time limitations, and sentence-based eligibility. Columbus info.

Facing a conviction in Columbus, Ohio? Understand appeal vs. post-conviction relief and how Harris Law Firm can assist you.

Facing felony sentencing? Get your affairs in order. This includes giving power of attorney & choosing an appellate attorney early. Harris Law Firm can help.

The video emphasizes the importance of filing a notice of appeal within 30 days of conviction. It warns viewers not to wait until it’s too late and encourages them to call Harris Law Firm for…

The video emphasizes the importance of filing a notice of appeal within 30 days of conviction. It warns viewers not to wait until it’s too late and encourages them to call Harris Law Firm for…

The video emphasizes the importance of filing a notice of appeal within 30 days of conviction. It warns viewers not to wait until it’s too late and encourages them to call Harris Law Firm for…

A motion for judicial release is essentially a request by a prisoner to be released from prison before their full sentence is served.

Understanding the process is crucial if you’ve recently been sentenced and are considering an appeal.