Ballotpedia, John Rutan

John was born in Racine, Wisconsin, and raised in Westerville, Ohio. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and urban affairs from Wright State University and a law degree from the University of La Verne. He lives in Grove City with his son. 

John is a defense attorney. He previously worked as a paralegal for Roberto Stanziale.

John Rutan previously ran for the Ohio House of Representatives for District 17 in 2020 but did not win. 

As a criminal defense attorney, ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

- As a criminal defense attorney, ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

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Plans to punish human trafficking and crimes against children to the fullest extent of the law.

Supports lowering bail for low-level, first-time, and non-violent offenders and increasing it for the most extreme crimes.

Supports the use of community service programs, fines, and faith-based programs to encourage rehabilitation.

Supports allowing lawyers to negotiate cases that require gun and drug tests rather than dismissing the case.

Opposes sending children to prison unless they face murder or attempted murder charges.

Supports having inmates work while in jail.

- Plans to punish human trafficking and crimes against children to the fullest extent of the law.
- Supports lowering bail for low-level, first-time, and non-violent offenders and increasing it for the most extreme crimes.
- Supports the use of community service programs, fines, and faith-based programs to encourage rehabilitation.
- Supports allowing lawyers to negotiate cases that require gun and drug tests rather than dismissing the case.
- Opposes sending children to prison unless they face murder or attempted murder charges.
- Supports having inmates work while in jail.

Criminal Justice

Believes the harms of white-collar crime are downplayed and plans to hold perpetrators accountable.

- Believes the harms of white-collar crime are downplayed and plans to hold perpetrators accountable.

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John P. M. Rutan

John Rutan - Ballotpedia

John was born in Racine, Wisconsin and raised in Westerville, Ohio, where he attended Westerville South High School. He earned his bachelor of political science and urban affairs from Wright State University and a law degree from the University of La Verne. He lives in Grove City with his son. 

John P. M. Rutan has been working as a defense attorney for the past 13 years. He also previously worked as a paralegal for Roberto Stanziale.

Said, "I will have an open door policy and will speak to anyone that would like guidance."

Believes the actions of a certain individual are "grounds for withdrawing."

Has experience in probate, family, and criminal law.

Believes in gaining diverse legal experiences to enhance understanding over mere memorization.

Believes the only requirement to address the issue of skilled labor is a certification.

Believes 90% of her clients share two common traits.

As a criminal defense attorney, John ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

- As a criminal defense attorney, John ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

Believes "the coverup is worse than the crime" in political ethics.

Believes the prosecutor’s office engages in "mindless conduct" regarding criminal justice matters.

Believes in complete honesty, saying, "If you always tell the truth, you don't have to remember what you said."

Said, "I would have found him more credible if he told the truth and said, I am living here to see if I win, if I do, my family will move here. You will never hear me tell a lie."

Believes in rehabilitating offenders and only keeping "the most dangerous offenders" locked up.

Believes that a country of 300 million armed citizens is not worth invading.

Supports lowering bail for low level offenders, first time, and non-violent offenders and increasing it for the most extreme crimes.

Supports allowing lawyers to negotiate cases for their clients while they are waiting for the results of gun and drug tests.

- Plans to punish human trafficking and crimes against children to the fullest extent of the law.
- Supports lowering bail for low level offenders, first time, and non-violent offenders and increasing it for the most extreme crimes.
- Supports the use of community service programs, fines, and faith-based programs to encourage rehabilitation.
- Supports allowing lawyers to negotiate cases for their clients while they are waiting for the results of gun and drug tests.
- Opposes sending children to prison unless they face murder or attempted murder charges.
- Supports having inmates work while in jail.

Believes Central Ohio offers abundant opportunities for technology professionals.

Believes that financial losses can have a more lasting impact than physical harm.

Believes in providing job opportunities to reduce violence, citing the National Center for Urban Safety (NCUS) as an example of a program that offers $25 an hour after a 6-week training course.

Said, "I do not like the idea of abortions, or telling women what to do. I would always remain neutral on that subject because it is not up to me."

Said, "I would always remain neutral on that subject because it is not up to me. My goal would be provide programs, education and incentives to make women want to keep their child. I could not in good conscious advocate for abortions after seeing my son at 10 weeks."

Believes homes are "the most sacred place" and supports strict penalties for trespassing.

Believes the harms of white collar crime are downplayed and plans to hold perpetrators accountable.

- Believes the harms of white collar crime are downplayed and plans to hold perpetrators accountable.

As of September 23, 2024, John P. M. Rutan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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