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Just wondered what you thought my chances of reaching a plea agreement or reduction agreement or some other sort of deal with prosecutors would be even if its a 'high-tier' offense (since I've never ever been in any sort of trouble) I'm just very unfamiliar with this whole... View More 
answered on Jan 31, 2019
A HIGH END IS ALWAYS MORE DIFFICULT TO REDUCE. THE BEST WAY TO FIGHT IT IS IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE SUCH AS REASONABLE SUSPICION FOR THE STOP OR PROBABLE CAUSE FOR THE ARREST. ALSO, WERE THERE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS AND DID THE OFFICER EXECUTE THE INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDING TO THE NHTSA MANUAL.... View More
The inmate servered 5 years and 4 months of the five year sentence and is being placed on parole
answered on Jan 28, 2019
THEY ADVISE YOU WHEN YOU PLEA THAT YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO POST RELEASE CONTROL. IN FACT, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IT IS UP TO 5 YEARS.
ANYWAY, I WOULD PURSUE COUNSEL TO LOOK AT WHY AN ADDITIONAL 4 MONTHS WAS SERVED.
PAT DICHIRO
My dad and stepmom are married but living separately. She is everywhere we go. She messes with my dads car by sticking nails in his tires and messing with where our mail is being sent.
answered on Jan 27, 2019
I WOULD BE VERY CAREFUL. IF YOU DECIDE TO FOLLOW SOMEONE OR PLACE A GPS ON THEIR CAR, YOU COULD BE CHARGED WITH MENACING BY STALKING.
I WOULD PURSUE OTHER MEASURES SUCH AS BUYING A CAMERA/SECURITY SYSTEM. IF YOU WANT TO GO ONE STEP FURTHER, HIRE A LICENSED PRIVATE DETECTIVE.
BEST... View More
Following an inmates judicial trial, in which she said she said she was going to be released into a re-entry program. I received a message stating she is absent with leave
answered on Jan 27, 2019
WITHOUT KNOWING MORE, I BELIEVE THAT THE PERSON WAS NOT PRESENT IN COURT BUT HAD PERMISSION TO NOT BE PRESENT. THAT IS WHAT "LEAVE" MEANS. WITH PERMISSION OF THE COURT.
PAT
answered on Jan 27, 2019
THERE ARE A LOT OF FACTORS. MOST COUNTIES HAVE A BOND COMMISSIONER WHO EVALUATES THE DEFENDANT AND DETERMINES WHAT THE BOND SHOULD BE. HE OR SHE LOOKS AT MANY THINGS SUCH A PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY AND THE SEVERITY OF THE CURRENT CHARGE, AMONG OTHER FACTORS.
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IF YOU... View More
I willingly submitted to blow, I know it was high, just not exact and they pulled me over for a civilian call to police (not 911) for me going slightly over a center line but then the police just followed me for a bit without their lights on (so I didnt realize they were following me specifically)... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2019
THERE ARE A LOT OF FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHETHER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A REDUCTION. DID YOU BLOW? IF SO, HOW HIGH? DID YOU REFUSE? HOW DID YOU DO ON THE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS? WHAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE STOP?
IN ADDITION, THE COURT YOU ARE IN IS ALSO A FACTOR.
IT DOES HELP THAT IT... View More
So I can start by taking the necessary steps to get back on track. Thank you.
answered on Jan 27, 2019
YES. WE CAN DO THAT. CALL THE OFFICE AT 216-642-0424 ASK FOR ME OR MY LEGAL ASSISTANT JOHN. IF WE ARE NOT THERE WE WILL CALL BACK.
WE WILL LOOK THEM UP FOR YOU AND THEN YOU CAN DETERMINE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AND IF YOU WANT TO RETAIN US.
A UPS delivery driver said I signed for prescription meds when I didn't and now I'm facing charges felony possession of drugs and Theft how do I beat the case
answered on Jan 24, 2019
FIRST OFF, GIVE NO VERBAL OR ORAL STATEMENTS. IF YOU ARE INDICTED, FIND OUT WHAT THEY HAVE FIRST BEFORE YOU SET UP YOUR DEFENSE. OBTAIN COUNSEL TO DO THIS. BEFORE YOU START ARGUING YOUR CASE, FIND OUT WHAT THEY HAVE. THINK OF THIS AS A POKER MATCH, WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOUR... View More
Is that true the police cant do anything because its private property
answered on Jan 21, 2019
THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CITE BECAUSE IT IS PRIVATE PROPERTY. BUT THAT DOES NOT PROHIBIT YOU FROM FILING A CIVIL LAWSUIT FOR DAMAGES. ESPECIALLY IF YOU THINK YOU WERE NOT AT FAULT.
I SUGGEST YOU CONTACT AN ATTORNEY WHO CAN HELP YOU.
BEST WISHES,
PAT DICHIRO
I have never been questioned. I was one who originally made grandmother aware of supposed deposit. Claimed fraud to bank immediately. Next thing I know I have two warrants out for my arrest
answered on Jan 21, 2019
CONTACT THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION 1-800-232-7124. ASK FOR LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE.
BEST WISHES,
PAT
Felony theft and forgery
answered on Jan 21, 2019
CONTACT THE OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION AT 1-800-232-7124. ASK THEM FOR THE LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE. TELL THEM THE AREA YOU NEED THE LAWYER.
BEST WISHES,
PAT
answered on Jan 21, 2019
THIS IS A BIT OF A TRICKY QUESTION.
YOUR FRIEND COULD COME LIVE WITH YOU IF HE OR SHE HAS PARENTAL CONSENT. YOUR FRIEND IS STILL UNDER 18 AND THAT MAKES THEM A MINOR, UNLESS THEY HAVE ALREADY BEEN EMANCIPATED. IN ANY CASE, IF THE PARENTS DON'T COMPLAIN THEN FINE. HOWEVER, IF THEY... View More
F1 case, my girlfriend is being charged with complicity to aggravated robbery. 100,000 bail.
answered on Jan 21, 2019
LEGAL AID IS A VERY GOOD ORGANIZATION WITH EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS.
THEIR FEES ARE BASED UPON YOUR GIRLFRIENDS INCOME.
BEST WISHES,
PAT DICHIRO
Someone filed abuse claim . So harassment has started. I have docs report saying no abuse by me its a self injury behavior
answered on Jan 16, 2019
Without knowing facts of abuse claim, I would be careful in presenting any evidence to the police. Particularly, I would not offer a verbal or written statement. If you have documents that exonerate you, you may want to obtain counsel in order to negotiate with the police. I would not do it... View More
They sent a sample now they say they may send all of the substance . I belief this illegal but not sure on legality .
answered on Jan 10, 2019
If they already have the substances, they can re-send for more testing.
I'm not sure what substances you are referring to but I would not consent to giving them any buccal swab(of your mouth), blood or urine, absent them producing a search warrant for such.
I recommend you... View More
changed the court date 3 times, this last time changing it to 6 days after his 18th birthday. Can he still be charged for it since it happened when he was a minor? If he gets the charge will he have that on his permanent record? Will he be tried as an adult?
answered on Jan 10, 2019
First off, I am not sure why the court date has been changed. But, if the matter happened when he was a minor, then he will be charged as a minor.
Aggravated Assault is a Felony of the 4th degree. Generally not serious enough to try a youth as an adult. So, that would be my take on the... View More
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