by Ashley Jones | Apr 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The Covid-19 global pandemic has literally turned the world upside down. While most of us are struggling to adjust to working at home, home-schooling our children, and coordinating A LOT of zoom meetings, there are those who have been forgotten: individuals serving...
by Ashley Jones | Mar 3, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Back on September 7, I wrote about judicial release eligibility: see, here. Little did I know, a week later Senate Bill 97 would become effective on 9/14/16, changing judicial release eligibility as it relates to individuals serving five (5) year prison terms and...
by Ashley Jones | Sep 7, 2016 | Criminal Defense
One of the most heart-breaking situations a family can go through is having a loved one sentenced to a term of incarceration in prison. A question that frequently comes up is when the incarcerated individual can apply to be released early. There are laws in Ohio that...
by Ashley Jones | Jul 29, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Terms like diversion, or first-time offender’s programs, are thrown around a lot when an individual is facing criminal charges, misdemeanor or felony. The purpose of a diversion program is to save an individual from having a criminal conviction follow them around...
by Ashley Jones | Dec 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Expungement
It’s appropriate to talk about expungement or sealing of a criminal conviction as 2015 comes to a close and we prepare to welcome 2016. Expungement embraces the idea of second chances and personal growth. That’s what the new year is all about, right?...
by Ashley Jones | Dec 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
It’s a common occurrence in my practice to get a phone call from a potential client who has just learned that they have a warrant out for their arrest. It can be really scary for the individual, but is common for me to deal with in my practice. And sometimes,...
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