The misspelled my last name and not right address. They only have my phone number , I hit neighbors car I didn’t have insurance so I agreed to pay out of pocket, but the amount I didn’t have so they said they’re sending lawyers after me , but My neighbor gave them my wrong last name and not... Read more »
answered on Mar 24, 2023
Felonious Assault is a different degree of offense than a simple assault which is typically a misdemeanor in most jurisdictions. Felonious assault is defined statutorily as an act which causes or attempts to cause serious physical harm by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordinance. (... Read more »
I had many issues with my neighbor in the past and have multiple emails with my apartment complex stating that. I called the police multiple times for noise complaints and they never did anything, recently she kicked my door multiple times and had a guy friend with her, i felt threatened so when I... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
NO. IT WOULD NOT GO ON YOUR RECORD. THIS GOES FOR A RESTRAINING ORDER OR CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER. IT MUST BE GRANTED IN ORDER TO GO ON YOUR RECORD.
GOOD LUCK.
PATRICK DICHIRO
I had a felony drug possession charge and I asked the courts to grant my motion for intervention in lieu of conviction. They granted it and I was placed under supervision by my counties probation department and my case has been stayed. I've been complying with all court orders and this case... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
You are not convicted of this offense until you are sentenced. So, what happens in an Intervention In lieu case, in most courts, is that you plead to the offense. You are set for sentencing at a later date. Your case is then stayed until you complete whatever treatment or programs are required of... Read more »
The law says 5 year restriction but the form to fill out for the firearm says if you’re convicted of a M1 domestic violence you can’t get one. Also under the description for the question it says if a jury trial was waived then I should answer no to that question. I haven’t tried to fill it... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Although I practice in Ohio typically the terms and conditions of pretrial supervision and probation any jurisdiction expressly prohibit the use of drugs and alcohol. You are also many times required to submit to random urine screens while you are under pretrial supervision. A violation of these... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Typically a Judge has to feel there is sufficient probable cause to obtain a search warrant. That can be a credible statement or tip from a reliable trustworthy informant that there is criminal activity.
The investigative detective typically executes a sworn affidavit based on independent... Read more »
i dont know where to start when it comes to becoming a criminal defense lawyer, being my dream job, then eventually becoming a judge. where do i begin with my education, do i need a bachelor's? if so what do i study?
Looking for a second opinion and want a lawyer or law based person to review discovery with an inmate so they can make an informed decision. What would that cost? We would provide all discovery and notes and request a few discussions with inmate.
He's going through trial & the state took over will I get charged if I come forward to tell my side of the story
answered on Mar 19, 2023
If you were involved in the incident that led to your brother's arrest, there is a possibility that you could be charged as well, depending on the circumstances of the case and the evidence available to the prosecution.
However, if you did not actually commit the assault and did not... Read more »
am a contractor that received payment for a job after contract signing. I have done several jobs for these homeowners in the past. I delivered some of my tools and equipment to complete the job. I was unable to complete their job due to spending the startup money on other projects and planned on... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2023
It’s been indicted, they aren’t just going to drop it in favor of a civil suit. You’re facing criminal charges with criminal penalties. Probation is certainly possible. It will help a lot if you can pay back the money and it may be your path to avoiding conviction on the criminal charge. You... Read more »
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.
A principle from another school was sent to me by a school resource officer. She told me she needed a written statement for the school after pulling me into a room with no other adults students or cameras. I was told to write of a written state that she said was “not getting given to the... Read more »
after DV and assault against my son & I (guilty) with a criminal warrant placed on him for the 4 criminal charges by the state, he ran to the courthouse immediately to place a CPO against me, trying to look like the good guy although this is typical deflection behavior of a manipulative abuser.... Read more »
In Ohio I violated probation and didnt go to the violation hearing. I have a warrant.
One person plead guilty to a few charges, one person got the case dismissed for lack of speedy trial. The 3rd person hasn’t been arrested yet. My question is really just if the 3rd person is affected at all by the decisions made with the other codefendants?
answered on Mar 29, 2023
This is not a copyright question. Direct this towards family law.
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