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Q: Is it legal to have a AIRSOFT glock switch?
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answered on Dec 15, 2024

Hello. The piece of plastic is completely legal until you attach to a firearm, in which case you would be committing a crime and a potential mandatory 6 year specification.

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Q: I was given a citation for petty theft & have no priors. The crime happened in groveport ohio. What can I do?

I experienced a medical even during this incident as well. Two mild seizures. I’m under the care of Cleveland Clinic Neurologists. The citation states that I, according to the peace officer, deliberately skipped scanning items at self check out. I’m willing to do anti-theft classes and what... View More

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Q: The judge is by us against me due to false reporting from my probation officer

my mental health professionals have had recommendations that the judge is ignoring because he thinks I have deceptive and manipulated behaviors

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Q: I got indicted on an f3 aggravated possession charge and I feel like my case is beatable but I need help and advice

In my discovery packet the 2 officers reports are not the same of where the drugs where found it says 2 different locations of where the drugs where found and I feel like our rights where violated because we was pulled over for an improper lane change he intimidated the driver to search the car... View More

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Q: The judge has violated ADA law and is also prejudice against me

he has not listened to the mental health professionals in my needs I have CPTSD and ADHD and he won’t listen to them. He says I’m deceptive and manipulative. He said that from day one and he won’t let it go no matter who talk to him. I feel that he is after me and wants to see me in prison... View More

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Q: How can I get a warrant for uncompleted community service hours dropped without going to jail?

I couldn't complete them because I'm disabled and every assignment caused me unbearable pain due to a botched spinal fusion surgery. I completed as many as I could.

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answered on Dec 12, 2024

Hello, if I had a client in a similar situation I would contact the court staff and figure out a good time to bring you in and recall the warrant. I would then talk with the prosecutor and make her aware of your medical condition, supported by documentation. Ultimately, I would lobby to have the... View More

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Q: Under Ohio law, can I keep a handgun in my car, at work?

I do not have a conceal carry permit. My glove compartment also does not lock, does the handgun need to be locked up? Does law override company policy?

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Q: Someone broke into our building. We shot them. Now they are suing us. We are both in our 80s & live humbly.. Any option
Tim Akpinar
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answered on Dec 9, 2024

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of options you ask about, you could review the paperwork for the civil case you received with an attorney. An attorney would want to know more details about what they are suing for, and more about your... View More

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Q: Am I able to prevent someone from deregistering as a sex offender?

My daughter was molested by a man in San Antonio, TX. We have recently learned that he is telling people that he was falsely accused and that he is applying for deregisteration. I have the interview documents where his brothers tell the interviewing party what they have caught him doing with his 2... View More

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Q: best/worse case scenario for someone accused of a petty theft of $44 item and within the same time frame an ovi.

no concrete evidence of ovi. defendant was asked "what was his drug of choice?" and when defendant answered honestly that he'd been a heroin addict previously but has been clean since he has been on probation last year. he was pulled out of the vehicle and put in cuffs.

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Q: best/worse case scenario for someone charged with theft of $44 item. public defender says multiple days in jail 1st off.

also accused of ovi during same time frame. defendant was pulled out of vehicle and put in cuffs before field test was ever given. he simply asked "what's your drugs of choice?" 1st charge. OVI- on our way to work and was exhausted after a 2 week horse show. It was over an hour drive... View More

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Q: I just found out I was issued m1 theft warrants what should I do
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answered on Dec 12, 2024

Hello, I have had clients in your position. I contact the court's bailiffs and figure out a good time to bring in my client. Once before the judge, I ask the judge to recall the warrant, arraign you, and address bond. I try to get my clients a signature bond so they can go about their life. We... View More

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Q: How do I get attorney or legal counsel for criminal defense case i need advice sentencing in 3 days wanna w/dpleadeal

Wanna withdraw from plea deal didnt understand it got a learning disability m have so many other questions scared and dont know who to turn to cant use public defender in my county bc of conflict of interest

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Q: After serving time in Middletown Ohio for contempt of court I was given no time aserved

Additionally I was also paying off my Butler County fines and my reinstatement fines to get my license back in Middletown comes out of nowhere with 177 because they put a warrant block on my license 6 years later just this year how is that fair I don't think it's right and please help

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answered on Nov 18, 2024

More information is needed. I would be happy to consult with you about this matter in more detail if you would like to contact my office.

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