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On August 2, 2022 the Ohio parole board granted me a parole stating "Paroled TO DETAINER ONLY. If jot Rehear woth the special conditionsof five (5) years supervision: very high supervisionlevel." the federal Marshall picked me up for the detainer and I was sent to federal prison. I was... View More
Me and my co workers had been terminated from a company that accuse us for theft. However they have no accurate proof that I was involved in the theft. Other then servillance showing I had taken an unknown box into a restroom and existing without it. Also the co worker that they seen on video of... View More
Air Rifle or Air Gun is to be used for Target practice.
I was asked by a village cop if my name was Amber North. I said no that's not my name he then grabbed me by the arm and flung me into the hood of his cop car so hard I flew out of my shoes. ( I have the video) he tried to press assault charges on me by lying on his police report and saying... View More
My husband took a plea deal to engaging in corrupt activity and it says that he has to give up his interest in our home. I had 2 officers come to my house saying he forfeited our house in his plea agreement. We have a mortgage on our house we do not own it outright and it's in mine and his name.
I had failed to return a rental on time. Had a traffic incident, car was removed from my possession and given back to the company. (The police kept everything in the car too, refused to give to me, and shipped it off. The shop owner it was first taken to stole everything out of my car as well.... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
Yes, the state can still pursue charges even if the rental company doesn't press them. When a crime involves potential violations of state laws, the government can decide to prosecute on behalf of the public, regardless of the victim’s wishes. In your case, unauthorized use of a motor... View More
This happened years ago when I was 21 (30 now) and I let them talk me into no contest because I was told it's no worse than a traffic ticket
A family member was injured in a shooting and taken to the hospital. We weren’t allowed to see him the first 3 days he was there. 2 days after we were permitted to see him an officer came in, announced he was being charged, cuffed him to the bed, asked everyone to leave and take everything that... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult time. Typically, individuals who are charged with a crime while in the hospital retain the right to make phone calls, especially to legal counsel and family members. Hospital policies may allow visits, but security measures can sometimes... View More
My ex has had me arrested twice before and he just lost in court against me so whatever this is is retaliation. I'm terrified of cops to the point of panic attacks. I don't know how to handle this.
answered on Oct 15, 2024
If you were a victim or witness to a crime the police would probably be nice and give you some information over the phone. It sounds like you are being treated as a suspect.
It is almost always a bad idea to speak to the police. Their purpose in speaking to you is to get you to say... View More
I am in Ohio and am facing a theft charge from my grandpa. A little context my grandmother passed in September of last year. We spent months there going through all her stuff. He gave me, my mom, my aunt, etc; clothes, purses, shoes, books, blankets. And we went through stuff to donate or throw... View More
The court in Kent issued a warrant for possession of drugs and drug abuse instruments but I have never been caught with drugs or drug abuse instruments in Kent. I got a driving without a license charge on the date they are claiming I got caught with drugs but they literally let me sit in my car and... View More
Would this be a crime or a civil matter ? What would the police do.
They said the person does not qualify for court appointed attorney due to the gagnon rule that he is not mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, cognitive impaired, language. Isnt there something since he has been locked up and does not have a job
She has already shown up at my house at random times demanding to see my kids. Has made false accusations and called the police on me. I have full custody and need some advice. I tried to get a protection order but was told I didn’t have enough evidence at that time.
answered on Sep 17, 2024
When she shows up call the police as she is trespassing.
They admitted as soon as got to car tag was there and legal but then ran the dog shouldn't that have been end of stop right there case they started fishing and also admitted to targeting me for allegations that were given in past that were not ever found to be true
answered on Sep 7, 2024
When the police pull you over and immediately acknowledge that your temporary tag is legal and properly displayed, the reason for the stop should be resolved. At that point, the continued detention and use of a drug-sniffing dog could be seen as extending the stop without reasonable suspicion of a... View More
I am trying to go home on an ankle monitor, my brother lives in my home and he has pending charges so they said I can not go there on an ankle monitor and I can not go there at all while he resides in my home. So I made plans to go stay at a friend's house. I then asked the halfway house if... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
You have the right to ask for clarification and challenge the decision if you believe it's unreasonable or not based on actual regulations. If the halfway house is saying you can't go to your own home due to your brother's pending charges, they may be following a policy aimed at... View More
If a person was on probation for a municipal case and their probation revocation is being appealed currently and one of the issues raised in the appeal are of the probation officers actions. The probationer also had a common pleas case with the same jurisdiction and was currently sentenced to... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2024
It is understandable to be concerned about having the same probation officer when there are pending issues related to their conduct in a previous case. The assignment of the same officer can create a situation where you feel there might be bias or unfair treatment, especially if their actions are a... View More
The owner of the car said it was mine how can I be charged . It says in the report I was in possession of it
answered on Aug 31, 2024
Being charged with possession of cocaine even when it wasn't physically on you can be frustrating and confusing. In these situations, the law often considers "constructive possession," which means you could be charged if the drugs were in a location you had control over, like a car... View More
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