State v. Pariag

[Cite as State v. Pariag, 137 Ohio St.3d 81,

2013-Ohio-4010.] THE STATE OF OHIO, APPELLANT, v. PARIAG, APPELLEE. [Cite as State v. Pariag, 137 Ohio St.3d 81,

2013-Ohio-4010.] Criminal law—R.C. 2953.61—Sealing of records—A trial court is precluded, pursuant to R.C. 2953.61, from sealing the record of a dismissed charge if the dismissed charge arises “as the result of or in connection with the same act” that supports a conviction, when the records of the conviction are not sealable under R.C. 2953.36, regardless of whether the charges are filed under separate case numbers. (No.…