In August 2012, Luckie announced that he would not seek re-election to this position in the 2012 election, following the news that he was under criminal investigation on an undisclosed matter, one stated only to be "something other than bribery".
[3] The two candidates that were seeking Luckie's current House of Representatives position were Fred Strahorn (Democrat), a former state senator,[4] and Jeff Wellbaum (Republican), a decorated Iraq War veteran.
[8] Despite not having attended any state functions since July 9, 2012, Luckie continued to receive a paycheck as he waited out his final months in office.
Had Luckie resigned, a placeholder would have been required to fill his position, as the elected Strahorn was not legally allowed to do so until his official term began.
[11] In 2019, Luckie was sentenced to four months in jail after pleading guilty in a mail fraud case described as being part of a federal investigation into a great "culture of corruption" within the city of Dayton.
He currently serves as Marketing and Sales Director of JEC Paper and Related Products, one of the nation's largest minority-owned companies.
For the 127th General Assembly, Luckie served as Third Vice President of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, as well as treasurer of the OLBC Foundation.
In the 129th General Assembly, Luckie was Montgomery County's most senior state legislator,[16] and served on the committees of Education (as ranking member), and Insurance.
He said he favored the idea of a five-year forecast because it allows legislators to be able to see how changes to law will affect schools going forward.
The felony charges included Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Theft in Office, Money laundering and Forgery.
[10] On January 21, 2013, Luckie agreed to a deal to plead guilty to seven felonies, one misdemeanor, and an additional count of grand theft, in exchange for the dismissal of the remainder of the charges.
[13] On January 24, 2013, it was reported that Luckie had potentially tried to claim mileage reimbursement for an unused parking pass during the time that he was under investigation and that the Franklin County Prosecutor was weighing the possibility of additional charges after seeking more information.
[24][25] Luckie applied for early release in April 2014, but the request was denied, as it was felt that his actions were "egregious violations of the public trust".
U.S. Assistant Attorney Brent Tabacchi stated that Luckie's being sent to jail in the first conviction in the wider case sends a message.
[30] On November 26, Luckie wrote a letter requesting a pardon from then-U.S. President Donald Trump for his actions, stating "Bottom line.
As part of his plea deal, Luckie had waived his right to appeal, except in the case of a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct.