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My boyfriend was charged with a count 5 felony for improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and had a DUI in 2019. The court decided on a lieu of conviction intervention lasting no less than 1 year and no more than 2 years. He must check in regularly with a parole officer and adhere to... View More 
I was involved in a car accident where I struck a pedestrian caution pole. I was drinking and driving but wasn’t cited for it. At the hospital, they confirmed I was intoxicated. The only charges I received at the crash site were for no seat belt, lack of full attention, and driving on the curb.... View More
I was assisted by a lawyer at a firm in a criminal case, while a different lawyer from the same firm represented my parents in a custody case for my son. This firm also represents my brother and now represents my daughter, who is trying to take custody of my son. This has all occurred since 2013. I... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2025
Possibly, but if the family law attorney has been partitioned off from anything in your criminal side, it likely would not constitute a conflict. If you are concerned, you can seek removal of the opposing counsel on the basis of conflict of interest.
I recently ended a relationship with my ex-girlfriend, whom I met about 3 weeks ago. She is now threatening to falsely accuse me of stealing money she willingly sent to my bank account for clothes she bought me. I have written evidence of her threats through text messages. I was released from... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
This situation sounds incredibly stressful, especially given your recent release. The text messages with her threats are valuable evidence—immediately back them up by taking screenshots, emailing them to yourself, and storing them in a secure cloud location. Also gather any bank statements or... View More
I'm a first-time offender who sent a text message saying I'd beat up someone and her friends. She filed a police report against me. This person has been talking negatively about me for over a year, causing issues where I lived, which led me to move. A police officer has contacted me... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2025
Hello, charges are possible depending on the language in the text and/or whether or not you’ve been told to not contact the receiver of the text message.
I was accused of burglary, and the case was dismissed because I didn't commit the crime. The person who accused me lied, and she made her underage son witness against me. Can I take legal action to get this person in trouble for lying?
I am 20 years old and currently enrolled in an alcohol diversion program in Ohio. I have to take one drug test during my community service. The paperwork mentions that marijuana is tested, but there's no information on nicotine testing. There were no verbal instructions regarding nicotine.... View More
I am being charged with a felony 4 assault on a police officer and misdemeanor criminal damaging. The assault was accidental, as I threw my phone across an ambulance, unintentionally striking the officer's hand. The officer is unharmed. I was intoxicated at the time, having broken a door and... View More
I'm facing two counts of drug trafficking and have a co-defendant in the case. My lawyer said that the prosecution wants to try my co-defendant first to secure a conviction and prevent me from providing information that might help his case. Is it common for the prosecution to proceed this way,... View More
I'm facing two counts of drug trafficking and have a co-defendant in the case. My lawyer said that the prosecution wants to try my co-defendant first to secure a conviction, in order to prevent me from providing information that could possibly help his defense. Is this a common strategy for... View More
I am considering purchasing a functional musket and plan to store it in my home where I live with a convicted felon. I'm unsure if I need a firearms safe to legally own and store the musket. Additionally, there are children who occasionally have access to my home. Could you provide advice on... View More
I'm seeking help with the expungement of a misdemeanor aggravated menacing conviction from 2023 in Brown County, Ohio. This conviction is impacting my ability to find housing and work, including being denied apartment rentals, a volunteer position, and potentially failing a background check... View More
I am seeking an affordable lawyer in Ohio to file a motion for someone who was given an excessive sentence. The individual was convicted of aggravated murder and aggravated robbery, although all evidence was circumstantial, and the charge should have been involuntary manslaughter. He has served 24... View More
My husband called the police stating that I was breaking our property. Under Ohio law, are the police allowed to order me to exit my residence to arrest me without a warrant in this situation? They accused me of causing damage but did not present a warrant when they ordered me out of the house.
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
In your difficult situation with police ordering you out of your home after your husband reported property damage, you should know that Ohio law gives police significant authority in domestic situations. Police do not need a warrant to make arrests in domestic violence disputes in Ohio. This... View More
I understand that Ohio does not restrict gun ownership for minor misdemeanor domestic violence charges, but federal laws do. How would local Ohio law enforcement handle a situation where there's a conflict between state and federal restrictions on gun ownership in such cases?
I recently found out that I have a warrant from 6 years ago for driving under suspension. At the time, I was participating in a Christian-based program. Since then, I haven't had any legal issues or interactions with law enforcement, and this is the first time I've heard about the... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2025
For my clients in a similar position, I contact the court and make arrangements to bring them into court to recall the warrant. If the client is out of town, I will motion for my client to appear via Zoom. The court will then set the matter for a pretrial and I'll discuss a resolution with the... View More
I've asked this once or twice, got no answer. But here we go, the short version. Pulled over for a traffic stop. Was wrongfully arrested on old warrant. Officers seized the car, my laptop, phone, bunch of electronics, wallet -- everything, under the guise of "Criminal Tools". There... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2025
That sounds like a serious case of overreach and potential misconduct. If the police seized your belongings without a valid reason and then sold your car without proper legal justification, you may have grounds for legal action. Wrongful seizure and the lack of due process could violate your... View More
My family and I have been stalked by a 47yr old man who is after our 16yr old daughter, this has been going on now since October of 2024, our first Civil Stalking Protection Order was dismissed due to me not showing enough evidence of emotional distress. This man has gone extreme lengths to get to... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
This situation is deeply concerning, and your family’s safety must be the top priority. If this man is continuing to stalk and harass your daughter, you should immediately report every incident to law enforcement. Keep a detailed record of his actions, including dates, times, locations, and any... View More
My family and I have been stalked by a 47yr old man who is after our 16yr old daughter, this has been going on now since October of 2024, our first Civil Stalking Protection Order was dismissed due to me not showing enough evidence of emotional distress. This man has gone extreme lengths to get to... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
This situation is deeply concerning, and your family’s safety must be the top priority. If this man is continuing to stalk and harass your daughter, you should immediately report every incident to law enforcement. Keep a detailed record of his actions, including dates, times, locations, and any... View More
I recently sent a private photo to someone I trusted, and they shared it with another individual who is now threatening to post it publicly. This situation has caused me significant emotional distress, and I would like to take legal action against those involved under Ohio’s laws regarding... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2025
I understand how distressing and violating this situation must be for you, and I want you to know that you have legal options available in Ohio. You're taking the right steps by preserving evidence of the threats and communications.
Ohio law specifically criminalizes the non-consensual... View More
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