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I was pulled over for minor traffic offenses and charged with a ovi. It happened in a town with multiple countys. The cop put the wrong county on my ticket and then the mayors court judge asked me what county it was in so I said what's on the ticket, knowing it was definitely the other county.
answered on Nov 11, 2023
Retain an attorney and have them try to have it dismissed. They have to prove you were in the County on the ticket when you received the DUI. They are not able to if you are correct.
Good luck!
My son was subpeoned for a dv case with my former boyfriend. He does not want to testify. He exaggerated the story and has since admitted it, and that he did swing at my ex. There was a children service case on this matter that was dropped, but the school cop decided to still press charges. Can he... View More 
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Yes, if he was subpoenaed he has to show. He does not have to testify, but the court may go forward without his testimony based on alleged facts of case via law enforcement.
answered on Aug 12, 2023
No, TPO is for potential crime prevention. It is not a “crime “.
All misdemeanor offenses. Last offense was in 2008.
answered on Jul 27, 2023
Unfortunately, just one drug violation prohibits you from obtaining a CDL in Ohio.
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Judges only accept or deny pleas. They do not make them. The defendant is the only one who can plea to their guilt or innocence.
Does the letter need to be notarized. I didn’t actuall see what happened, was listening to boyfriend and wrote what he said
The informant never saw the accused nor did he see any money or drug transaction.. they only have a detective saying he identified the accused when he pulled in the driveway..thats all he saw...can the accused be convicted??????
answered on Jun 16, 2023
If the State has enough evidence, even if circumstantial, to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, yes.
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
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.
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
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.
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... View More
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.
Is that mayor's court charge still active
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... View More
I want charges dropped. Subpoena was mailed not served. Do I have to appear at the pre-trial?
answered on Jan 22, 2023
Yes if you were subpoenaed. Some judges work on DV’s at pre trial.
No chl charges date back over ten years
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.
I open the door and ask my wife to step outside so we can speak and she did
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
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?
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.
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... View More
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... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Yes. Anything in the vehicle is chargeable to everyone in the vehicle.
This was her first offense. Commutes to college. Could she represent herself or would a court appointed attorney be wise.
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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