Legal Opinion
In Re Dumas, 06ap-1162 (7-17-2007)
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided July 17, 2007No. 06AP-1162PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
{¶ 1} Appellant, James D. Dumas, appeals from the judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas denying his application to seal records pertaining to first-degree felony rape and kidnapping charges upon which a jury acquitted him. For the following reasons, we reverse.
{¶ 2} After appellant filed the application to seal, appellee, the State of Ohio, filed objections to the application, and the trial court held a hearing. At the hearing, appellant's counsel reminded the court that a jury had acquitted appellant of the rape and kidnapping after deliberating for less than 45…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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