I was working for a pet store/supply company, and stole $85 worth of merchandise due to financial issues I’ve been having. I apologized, admitted to my wrong actions, and even agreed to pay back the $85 which is the amount a cooperate representative of the company agreed was the correct amount... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2022
First, yes, they can sue you. There is a statute that allows merchants to sue for statutory damages of $200 from thieves to help defray the costs of loss prevention. But they probably won't. They simply cannot win enough money to make it worth the time. In many courts it costs more than $200... View More
So I'm 23 matched with a girl on a dating app at first she said she was 23 we get off the app talked for a few days over the phone once said she was 16 then other time said she was 17 and 2 sexual was shared well a few hours ago "her father" called on the number we was texting on... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2022
This is most likely a scam aimed at trying to scare you into giving them money. That said, while the age of consent in Ohio is 16, an adult who engages in a sexual relationship with a minor is taking big legal risks. First, any pornographic images of the minor are highly illegal child pornography.... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2022
Warrants are usually obtained in these situations, yes. But whether they are legally required is a fact specific inquiry because only certain people can assert a legitimate privacy interest in a parcel. If you have been charged with an offense, you should hire an attorney to investigate all the... View More
from the date of filing of permanent custody to evidentiary hearing was 314 days. Magistrate was wrong on more than four reasons she used to determine her decision for permanent custody to agency. The judge would take over a year and status hearing to address case and grant CPS permanent custody.... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2022
The court of appeals could reverse the lower court. In order for that to happen you need to promptly file a notice of appeal and then a brief. It would be a good idea for you to hire an attorney to help you with this.
I live in Cleveland Ohio, I teach at a Middle School, one of my students threatened me (he wrote a hit list with my name and several other students' names with the intent of physically harming us) I filed a police report. Now the detective is asking me if I want to prosecute or not? I will... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2022
You could file a civil lawsuit against him instead of pursuing a criminal case. But if you choose to do so, expect the defense to note that you did not pursue criminal charges and argue that shows it wasn't a big deal.
My son have accidents and he is 17 years but the cop put my name by mistake and use whiteout on the ticket.
I work at a bw3 and work about 25 hours a week. Have done my own research and section 124.387 says they have to but boss said no they dont
answered on Oct 26, 2022
The code section you refer to covers state government employees. Private businesses rarely offer any sort of bereavement leave to their employees and are not required to do so.
Cares act covered ally paid rent until October. I was just notified of this and I'm being kicked out now. Unethical?
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Either party can terminate a month-to-month lease for any reason (except for racial/religious discrimination) upon giving proper notice.
My parents file a sheriffs report in Perry County that I had their car to long. I was pulled over and arrested the next day in Franklin County and upon arrest I was released because my parents ultimately just wanted there car back and didn't want to press charges. Well 4 days later a Perry... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Police are not required to charge you immediately following a situation. There are limitations periods by statute: 6 months to charge a minor misdemeanor, 2 years for a misdemeanor, 6 months for a general felony, etc. As with the situation you described, there are often questions as to whether or... View More
I live in ohio and My 16 year old daughter wants to move out and live with her 33 year old boyfriend, can I legally stop Her?
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Yes, you have the right to decide where your children live until they turn 18.
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Anyone can represent themself in court. Where landlords get in trouble is that it is unlawful for a person who is not a lawyer to represent anyone else including a corporate entity. So, if a non-lawyer landlord has created an LLC to manage the property, he or she cannot represent the LLC because... View More
The court order states they agreed on her stance on supervised visits until sobriety is shown. The day she received legal custody she cut us off and just recently we learned she moved to Indiana and was living with my aunt and uncle. Doing a Google search I learned that house they sold in September... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Courts are empowered to punish people for violating their orders through something called a contempt proceeding. If she is in violation of the court's order, you can file a motion to show cause as to why she should not be held in contempt, which will trigger a hearing to discuss the issue.
Transcripts have been destroyed.
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Appellate Rule 26(B) allows for the reopening of an appeal based upon a claim of ineffective counsel. A clemency application is another option.
I paid a attorney to handle a ovi case in ohio. And we went to court and the ovi case was knocked down to a M1 physical control. But when I asked the attorney to file papers to have the administrative suspension lifted from the license I keep getting a run around. The attorney either doesn't... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2022
The ALS suspension should have been terminated by the judge when the court sentenced you on the physical control violation. When a judge sentences an offender on an OVI or physical control violation, he or she is required to impose a court ordered suspension as a result of the conviction. The ALS,... View More
We have an uncontested divorce (dissolution) filed for Cuyahoga County, OH. We own two mortgaged properties in which we are both on the titles. I do not make enough money to buy out his interest in either property, nor do I earn enough income to qualify for refinancing on either property. He agrees... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2022
Your property agreements can be made a part of your divorce decree through a separation agreement. While everyone is playing nice this sort of thing is easily resolved. But you should both be aware that anything you put into a court order can be enforced by the other party so you may want to be... View More
When I had to put my cat down, I was not in the correct state of mind. I could barely comprehend what was going on at the time as if I was in a dissociative state. I'm not able to pay the bill, and despite me saying that multiple times, it felt as if they kept pressuring me to sign the... View More
My apartment was raided and electronics seized on 7/6/2022 under a search warrant under Ohio revised code 2913.04
answered on Nov 27, 2023
You really should not be discussing this with the authorities without a lawyer. Get a lawyer first.
My family and I signed a lease agreement two months ago. Payed already $5000.00 to the landlord for two months rent, deposit and last months rent. The landlord suddenly passed away three weeks into the lease. He does have a unemployed wife that has said she must go fight for the property in probate... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2023
You need to sit down with a lawyer and review the lease, the will (if any exists and has been filed), and whatever other documentation you have of the financials to get a clear picture of who owns what at this point. Are you even sure she has a right to the property at all? There may be other heirs.
The charge is for rape of another juvinile
answered on May 12, 2023
That certainly sounds like a situation where the judge is likely to recuse himself/herself but a full understanding of the facts is needed to know whether or not the judge could be disqualified, if he or she does not step aside voluntarily. Anyone facing a rape charge should be working closely with... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
Depending upon the situation, a quite inquiry from an attorney may yield an answer but the government is under no obligation to inform you that you are under investigation.
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