Prosecutor Objects to Sealing of Candidate’s Ohio DUI Arrest Records

Candidate for County Commissioner must have felony record sealed in order to hold office.

Jefferson County prosecutor Tom Straus has filed an objection over the sealing of the arrest record of Steve Vukelic. Vukelic is running for the position of County Commissioner, but he has two misdemeanor arrests for drunk driving in Ohio and a felony charge that allegedly involved the bribing of public officials. According to Ohio law, he cannot hold office unless the record is sealed.

The prosecutor stated that the court does not have the authority to seal the record because of the convictions for driving under the influence in Ohio. That is not allowed under new Ohio law.

Vukelic acknowledges the DUI arrests though he says one was expunged. He also disputes the petition’s claim that his felony conviction involved bribery. Vukelic plans to address the issue at a county commissioners meeting, and he says he ultimately hopes the voters have the opportunity to decide if they want him to hold office.

If you have been arrested for drunk driving or OVI in Ohio, you will need to hire a DUI lawyer in Ohio for legal representation.