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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Identity Theft for Ohio on
Q: I discovered I have warrant for my arrest. This was absolutely not me. My brother stole my identity and the report shows

He used my social security number and got away with letting me get a M1 theft charge. When I found out I immediately called the sheriff department. They read to me part of the Incident report which proved it wasn't brother. It was stated he was driving his girlfriend's car(which is how I... View More

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answered on Jan 25, 2021

You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: My brother inlaw was charged with child endangerment in ohio i am 50 and was told that i could not have any direct

Contact with him is that legal

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answered on Jan 9, 2021

Typically a no contact order in a situation like this would be imposed against the person charged. Meaning your brother-in-law cannot have contact with certain individuals. If you are one of those individuals (for whatever reason), he is prohibited from contacting you. He is also prohibited from... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: Hi, I'm the victim in a domestic violence case. My question is if i'm asked to testify or if i'm subpoenaed too do I hav

do I legally have too ? my mental state is not the best and i do not think i would be able to face all of that ? also how often do these cases go to trial ? the person is charged 2919.25A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE- KNOWINGLY CAUSE PHYSICAL HARM (M1)

Amended Charge And 2903.13A ASSAULT (M1)

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answered on Dec 18, 2020

Realistically, if you do not want to testify, you (or your lawyer) needs to tell the prosecutor. If you are forced to take the stand to testify, you can always plead the 5th.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: My fiance has been charged with a domestic violence felony 3 against me and also a probabtion violation. How can i help

I dont want to be a witness against him and he needs mental health treatment not jail so how can i help him get the charges dropped or dismissed?

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answered on Jun 25, 2020

Once you ring the bell it cannot be unrung, so whatever you told law enforcement cannot be taken back. If you recant you are opening yourself up to potential perjury / falsification charges. You need to hire a lawyer to represent you. He or she will be able to speak with the prosecutor on your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I was pulled over and license had been suspended and found. Drug instruments in vehicle which was not mine...

Was with a person and they knew it was his and even went looking for him...I was not arrested but was. Cited into court...help

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answered on Jun 17, 2020

In order to understand your case as best as possible, you need to hire a lawyer. An experienced criminal defense attorney will make sure you are properly defended against all charges. You may have a potential suppression issue in your case--i.e. the officer needs a lawful reason to search your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Can the alleged victim drop a protection order in place for domestic violence
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answered on Mar 16, 2020

Yes. See attached article for a better understanding of protection orders in Ohio... https://makridislaw.com/understanding-protection-orders-in-ohio/

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: If I went to pre trial pled guilty but have to go back for sentencing can I withdraw my plea felony 4
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answered on Feb 3, 2020

Depends. Talk to your lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: When trying to gain employment with a felony, when does the 5 yr begin, when indicted or convicted.
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answered on Jan 30, 2020

When can I apply for expungement?

1 felony = 3 years from the date the case is closed;

2 felonies = 4 years from the date the case is close;

3, 4, or 5 felonies = 5 years from the date the case is closed.

"The date the case is closed" is the date you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: My 11yr old son came home from school Thursday telling me that the teacher/councilor locked him in a room

Wouldn't let him out he was terrified so he wrote SOS on paper and held it up to the window they also called the police on him all this for just getting a attitude.

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answered on Jan 15, 2020

Give Albeit Weiker (in Columbus, Ohio) a call. Best education lawyers I know. http://www.awlawohio.com/

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: If I have a warrant for a probation violation what’s the chances of me getting sent to prison
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answered on Jan 14, 2020

You haven't provided enough information to answer this question. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney near you who is familiar with your judges, courtrooms, etc. They will be able to give you an idea of what you are realistically looking at.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Am I eligible for expungement/sealed on my record for theft 1st degree misdemeanor?

I have 2 prior convictions in same state of OH which are DUIs and I know can't be sealed. I also have a resisting arrest misdemeanor in state of KY.

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answered on Jan 14, 2020

Based on having just those prior convictions on your record, you would be an eligible offender for purposes of expungement for the theft.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: could I be charged for disorderly conduct when my father came into my house unwelcome and assaulted me with my own weapo

At my fathers I over heard my 5 y.o did something he shouldn’t have My father told him “if you ever do that to me I’ll punch you in the f*****g head” I came out said nothing & packed up to leave My son kept bringing up what had been said to him so my fiancé texted him a few days later... View More

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Dimitrios Makridis
answered on Dec 9, 2019

Did you call the police? I would call and report it, if you haven't already. If you are charged with something (doubtful if you haven't been charged yet), I would hire a criminal defense attorney at that time.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I'm 17 and live in Columbus ,Ohio.I got in a fight with a family friend and he physically abused me naked. What do I do?

I was in the shower playing music when I heard knocking and yelling on the door. So I got out of the shower and I opened the door I seen my cousin. I asked my cousin and she said (friend) knocked. I told him to wait and them slammed the room door, then returned to the bathroom(3 people were in the... View More

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answered on Dec 6, 2019

You can go to the intake office at 375 S. High St., 7th floor, Columbus, OH 43215 to file a complaint. An intake officer will interview you, collect all evidence necessary, and then a prosecutor will review the evidence and determine whether there is probable cause to file charges. Because you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: My son was picked up by a women who had her child with her. He purchased drugs from her. They got pulled over ,searched

She was told to tell whos drug it was she was free to go. She blamed my son . They arrested him . With a juvenile spec. What can he do

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Dimitrios Makridis
answered on Dec 3, 2019

Hire a lawyer

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Ohio on
Q: Can I be charged with obstruction if I refuse to exit my car at a dui checkpoint

They busted out my window and arrested me without reading me my rights and when I asked why I was being arrested I was told obstruction I asked obstruction of what and was told that they didn't have to explain anything to me I asked for a supervisor and never was allowed to speak with one even... View More

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Dimitrios Makridis
answered on Dec 1, 2019

You need to hire an OVI defense attorney asap.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I read revised code 2921.31 but I still do not understand. Can you explain it in plainly to me please? my son can't work

My son is not able to get a job based on what he did on his 18th birthday in 2018. He has on his record revised code: 2921.31 and revised code: 2917.11 No one will hire him because of this. What can be done so that he can finally get a job?

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answered on Nov 26, 2019

He needs to speak with a lawyer about getting the convictions expunged.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Can police have a drug dog search your car during a traffic stop without your consent
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answered on Nov 26, 2019

The short answer is yes, but the particular facts of the case matter. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney asap.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: What is the process when you have a fall at the grocery store due to negligence on their part

The cart Corral fell over and I fell with it also causing my baby to flip over in the cart upside in the car seat. I went to the emergency room and i pulled my back and have muscle spasms. What can I do further?

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answered on Nov 26, 2019

The store would not be liable if the carts were improperly stacked by customers and not the store employees. However, it may be liable if they neglected to correct the recurring problem with the cart corral, or if they knew there was a problem at this particular time and they ignored it. You need... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I’m being charged with a d.v. M1. I never been in trouble can I get it reduced or lowered?

My son also witnessed and made a statement about the altercation between my daughter and I. I did have her in a chokehold to restrain her and calm her down and it left a bruise on her neck!!!! But she lied about it made them think I strangled her!! I didn’t and now they just think I’m an... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2019

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney asap.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Probate for Ohio on
Q: Can cops pick me up for a warrant I have as I walk out of mental heath facility after being released?
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answered on Nov 20, 2019

An active warrant can be resolved by (1) appearing in front of a judge and trying to get it set aside, (2) turning yourself in, or (3) getting picked up on it, so the answer to your question is yes.

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