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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Municipal Law for Ohio on
Q: Felonies over ride Misdemeanors is that true in Ohio I had a charge out of mayor's court but went to prison on a felony

Is that mayor's court charge still active

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Roger Bouchard
answered on Feb 1, 2023

Felonies do not override lesser charges. There are usually two judges, common pleas and municipal, with two separate sentences for what you were found guilty. Sentences can be run concurrent or consecutive depending on the judge and facts. If the cases are related you have a shot of getting the... Read more »

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Q: Is it trespassing to open the door to a store you are trespassed from if you never entered. Ohio here

I open the door and ask my wife to step outside so we can speak and she did

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answered on Jan 21, 2023

Trespassed from? Do you mean Stay Away order? If it’s the latter, yes it is trespassing, as the judges sheet will have a determined amount of distance you must keep from said store. Even if not, once you touch the door you are trespassing

2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: domestic case where i lied about being a whitness.why are they still trying to charge me if defendant dropped case

I was a part of a domestic case where I stated to police that I witnessed said act happen. I did not and later told cops I lied. Defendant dropped domestic case but they still trying to charge me with criminal charges for filing a false report. Can they still charge me even tho case has been... Read more »

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answered on Jan 18, 2023

Yes. Obstruction of Official Business is what I assume you’re charged with. At the time you committed the crime, the case was not resolved. Your statement was part of what the police relied on as evidence of DV. By lying to the police, you obstructed their investigation. Therefore your charge... Read more »

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: Can one co-defendant be released but not the others?
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answered on Jan 1, 2023

Yes. Anyone charged with a crime that posts bail will be released regardless of co-defendants ability to post bail.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: I was arrested for domestic violence and was charged with disorderly conduct. Will this keep me from purchasing a gun?
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answered on Dec 17, 2022

As long as you weren’t found guilty of domestic violence, you’re good. It has to be a misdemeanor of violation to prevent purchase. If you’re steaming about her charges, I’d hold off on buying a gun.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Is it legal for the courts to place you into rehab before being found guilty . I live in ironton ohio

I was sentence to court november 30 2022 and November 30 2022 to rehab at hometown recovery then December 12 2022 i was sent to ovp in south point ohio then Wednesday i was told hometown would pick me up Thursday December 15 2022 at 10 am which they didn't show up and the previous day i was... Read more »

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answered on Dec 16, 2022

Treatment is an option, if you qualify, as opposed to jail. It depends on your facts. First, you must plead guilty for the court to sentence you. The court can’t force you into treatment. Discuss your options with your attorney.

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Q: I had run out of gas about 1/2 mile from my work. I was able to get the car in an abandoned drive but was barely out on

The road. I walked to work to get gas can and when I returned the police were there. They ran my license and came back suspended(I was unaware). They gave me about 60 seconds and said they were towing it. But I'm order to tow it they had to search it and paraphernalia and drugs were found... Read more »

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answered on Oct 16, 2022

Not going to be thrown out. You need to an attorney to review for your case. Inventory search is valid when towing, which was legal due to your suspension. Knowledge of drugs and paraphernalia is not required to charge you. I recommend hiring an attorney for any possible motion to suppress issues,... Read more »

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Q: Where in the Ohio Revised Code is it stated that a non-certified peace officer cannot carry a firearm when on duty?
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answered on Jul 13, 2022

Senate Bill 215 enacted 6/13/22 allows for "permitless" ccw. There are restrictions and I advise you to research under ORC 2923.12 to make sure you qualify. Your issue may fall under the civil liability section if someone questioned you. There are also restrictions on the types of... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Ohio on
Q: Hello. My husband got arrested tonight about a bench warrant. Back in July 2021 he got stopped for driving under suspen

He failed to appear in court for that.

I got stopped tonight while he was a passenger. They ran his s.s number and arrested him. He has had DUI's in the past 5+ yrs ago which is why his license is suspended. He owes child support too. They said in july 2021 the truck he was driving... Read more »

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answered on Jul 10, 2022

First of all, he is facing multiple DUI's, which, if occurred within 10 years of each other raises the penalties significantly. Then, the DUS, which is a blatant disregard of the law under DUI suspension is an M1 which carries a possible 180 days. Make sure he has insurance. The plates are... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: My nephew was arrested for domestic violence and child endangering. Can someone defend him and get his kids back ?

The kids Mother's has abandoned them several times. She has other children she lost custody of very unstable. Children services has returned them to her currently,

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Roger Bouchard
answered on Jul 8, 2022

If your nephew isn't married to the mother, he must have signed the birth certificate or had an DNA test to establish paternity in order to have standing for a custody issue. Children Services is already involved, and has returned the children to mom. As mother, she is the rightful custodian... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: I'm at my last pretrial before jury trial and my public defender is not helping me is it too late to fire him

He is not wanting to bring anything up that I found in Discovery pack where they changed from the original statement to detective statement their statements

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answered on Mar 8, 2023

If you have a public defender, you have the right to ask the judge for a new attorney. If the judge feels that you are not being represented by your current attorney, they will usually appoint new counsel.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Federal Crimes and Internet Law for Ohio on
Q: What can I do legally if anything….

My ex posted an indirect threatening tiktok about shooting ur ex and recently posted a tiktok exposing my full name. Is there anything I can do seeing I don’t feel safe for me or my child now

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Roger Bouchard
answered on Feb 16, 2023

You can file for a temporary protective order stating that you are being threatened and fear for your well being from social media posts. Print them out, head to the courthouse.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: If I need to get emergency full custody of my daughter to get her out of an abusive situation, how do I go about it?

I was divorced in one county in Ohio, I live in another county in Ohio and my daughter lives in another county in Ohio different than the divorce and myself. She is in an abusive situation with her mom and her mom's family, including sexual abuse by her stepdad. I really need help and... Read more »

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answered on Feb 3, 2023

You can file for an emergency custody order. Generally, your motion has to state the child is in imminent danger.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Probate for Ohio on
Q: If I'm 17 and on probation can I move out of my house if I have a stable place to move to and I stay in school as well?
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answered on Jan 24, 2023

That is a question for your probation officer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: I'm victim in DV case. Got subpoena in mail. Do I have to appear at pre-trial? Ohio

I want charges dropped. Subpoena was mailed not served. Do I have to appear at the pre-trial?

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answered on Jan 22, 2023

Yes if you were subpoenaed. Some judges work on DV’s at pre trial.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Are gun parts in a backpack legal in ohio

No chl charges date back over ten years

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answered on Jan 22, 2023

Yes. If the parts are for an illegal firearm such as an uzi that fires multiple rounds with one trigger squeeze, there may be an issue.

Otherwise, no gun permit is needed in Ohio.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Hello, I had a case in Ohio back in 2014 for child endangerment. I took a plea deal and the charge was reduced to disord

Disorderly conduct. I now have a new case in Texas for Injury to child that I'm taking to trial. The prosecutor wants to bring up my old original charge, can he do that?

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answered on Jan 20, 2023

A prosecutor may bring prior convictions of dishonesty, such as fraud, or any felonies. Disorderly consumer does not fall within these, and is what you were convicted of.

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Q: Can Ohio charge me with possession felony 5 for a baggie that was more on my side of the car than the drive in a car not
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answered on Jan 17, 2023

Yes. Anything in the vehicle is chargeable to everyone in the vehicle.

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Ohio on
Q: Granddaughter charged with underage consumption, OVI and blew .231 Would you recommend getting an attorney

This was her first offense. Commutes to college. Could she represent herself or would a court appointed attorney be wise.

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Roger Bouchard
answered on Jan 9, 2023

Always be represented when your freedom is at risk. There are possible favorable resolutions to your case if there are constitutional issues.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: If i get jail time do i have to serve it in the county the crime happened in? Can i ask to serve it in my county?
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answered on Jan 3, 2023

Where you serve your sentence is determined by the correctional facility.

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