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The girl just turned 15 and he will be turning 17 in a couple weeks. Is it against the law for him and her to continue dating when he is 17? How does the law apply to this type of scenario? If two people are dating and they are both minors, but one is older than the other by a year and a half, when... View More 
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Dating or having sex? Dating is not illegal at that age, obviously we are assuming parents are ok. However, when the young man turns 18, she will be turning 16, I am presuming shortly after…It would not be statutory rape because she is 16 (the age of consent). If she is 15 then it would be... View More
... charge of theft. But no other charges or convictions. In 2022 I had both cases sealed/expunged. Had my gun rights been disabled? Are they now restored? How can I find out?
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Hello. No, your gun rights are not automatically restored once they have been disabled. You would have to petition the courts to have your rights restored, and must demonstrate to the Court that you meet the requirements to have your rights restored. Please remember that sealing and expungement... View More
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answered on Nov 3, 2023
A bind over is where a defendant has been charged with a felony. The case begins in the municipal court or lower court and is ‘bound over’ to the CPC or Common Pleas Court. Remember that municipal courts can only hear misdemeanors not felonies. Felonies are in the jurisdiction of the Common... View More
Son is 18yrs old went to court for underage consumption in Ohio, (was only carrying 12pk of beer not drinking) met with the public defender before court who went into court for him and came out said you were given a diversion program. So you will need to pay court costs and take an online class... View More
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answered on Nov 3, 2023
Arraignment dates may be continued because all the evidence has not been brought into the prosecutor’s, by the officers who give them then tickets , so they may need more time. Often, we receive an initial charge, but sometimes all the facts aren’t there to charge further, there can others... View More
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answered on Nov 3, 2023
Hello. Always take a look at your written lease as that governs a lien Aunt agreement, and what each party can do. Usually there would be a clause in that agreement discussing abandonment of property. It seems as if three years is a long time to wait to get items and therefore I would consider them... View More
Did not commit a crime but someone is mad at me and is retaliating by saying I was the one who beat him up but I didn’t. He picked me out of a photo lineup. Wondering if I stand a chance even though I didn’t do anything.
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answered on Oct 8, 2023
When it comes to a phone lineup there is a procedure that has to be followed before the line up can be considered reliable. The line-up procedure is governed by O. R.C. 2933.83. The procedures purpose is preventing suggestive methods when picking out a suspect.
Any law enforcement agency... View More
Says f2 on the agg poss of drugs 19.4 grams now they claim the box of drugs was in tge fliir board but if it was then i couldn't have flipped the numbers on the lock box bc of all my bags and coat and shoes were in floor and the weed Amit to but that was in cup holder tge law never asked me... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
I am sorry about your situation. The best way to handle a drug case such as this is to find a defense lawyer that is able to access whether a Motion to Suppress needs filed. See if BCI is able to fingerprint any of the evidence to see whether your prints are on them, because if not, that might be... View More
My lines of communication are compromised and the only guy I spoke with who would do an in person consultation wanted $500 up front which seems like a sweet deal for him. Pay him before I even know if he can help with my case...
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answered on May 1, 2024
Hello- As long as the case is a criminal case in our jurisdiction and on a subject matter that we handle, we are happy to do an in person consultation, but we just need to know that basic information to make sure we can handle the case, if need be. We do not charge for the consultation.
He stated I needed to come back inside, I just left the cart and went to my vehicle and left. He took a picture of the license plate but it isn't my vehicle. I don't want them to get in trouble. Will the cops be showing up at their house? Please help
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Hello. If the police got a good picture to capture the license plate, then I believe the person that owns that car will be getting a visit from local law enforcement. If you need an attorney please feel free to call Attorney Linda Malek (330)819-8018 or Attorney Chris Vogt (330) 703-6467.
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
Hello. Yes, she does need an attorney. An M1 Assault carries with it a potential penalty of up to 180 days in jail and a fine. Anytime there is a potential of jail time then it’s wise to obtain counsel.
She also had 2 other probation officers in car
She was handcuffed , seat belted in and managed to jump from car on way to jail . She was lifeflighted from scene and pronounced brain dead after waiting to hear from lawyers I hired I had I contacted they said they could not take case ,... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
I am so sorry that you lost your daughter. What a terrible story. Unfortunately, there is a 2 year statute of limitations according to my colleague regarding these types of cases. You are unable to file the lawsuit because of this. Again, I am so sorry to hear this.
Issued a warrant for my arrest even though I am still testing positive today and I've been calling all morning to try and contact someone to alert. But they returned my call and said they can't reschedule it again due to covid even though I'm still testing positive
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
Were you able to show/send proof from the test that you are positive? I can’t believe that with proof sent to the court that they would put themselves and others in jeopardy. I would hire a lawyer and give them the proof that you actually did have covid and have the lawyer draft a legal motion... View More
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