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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: I was referred to this site by Bri Beech for a pro bono attorney. Are there any available regarding personal injury?
Michael Lewis Eisner
Michael Lewis Eisner
answered on Mar 20, 2023

Pro bono is the legal phrase for free service or no charge. Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee agreement. The attorney fee (and often case expenses) are contingent or dependent upon a recovery. In other word, most personal injury lawyers don't work pro bono, but will... Read more »

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: Under the new bipartisan law am I able to buy a firearm since my domestic violence was 20+ years ago?

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 »

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: Can a judge grant divorce quickly in the case of domestic violence

We have two children together

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Can someone keep getting protection orders against me and dropping them and getting them again and playing with my life

So there is this female that continues to get tpos on me but shows up to my house while tpos are in effect and then she will drop them in court and then threaten to file them again against me. She's doing this to play with my life

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 17, 2023

In my opinion, this is a more passive but just as serious type of domestic violence. The same advice goes for you as for a victim of the more active and violent type of domestic violence.

Yes, they can and will keep doing this as long as you allow the relationship to continue....
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: What are the grounds to file for abandonment when the other parent only has paternal rights?

My ex and I were never married and he has not taken me to court for rights, as of yet and it’s been a year and a half. He has had no contact with me or our daughter but has paid child support almost to its entirety since the case opened last October. He has recently had a CPS case opened on him... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: Looking for a lawyer who will help me divorce my husband who is serving time for a domestic violence incident on me.

I was approved thru Ohio for it to be free. Lawyer I had left and is in juvenile division. Husband is trying for early release to a halfway house in April. Please help!!

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: 2 friends argue, The cops was called to the address for disturbances, No arrest just a police report & card resource?

They did not call the cops on each other I believe a neighbor did in the apartment. Cops came talk to both and stated there isn’t any evidence and both friends Sa’id they have no reason to press charges. The cop ask the male friend to leave and the officers dropped him off at the mall. The... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Federal Crimes and Internet Law for Ohio on
Q: What can I do legally if anything….

My ex posted an indirect threatening tiktok about shooting ur ex and recently posted a tiktok exposing my full name. Is there anything I can do seeing I don’t feel safe for me or my child now

Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Feb 16, 2023

You can file for a temporary protective order stating that you are being threatened and fear for your well being from social media posts. Print them out, head to the courthouse.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: if I have been subpeoned on a domestic as a witness.do I have to testify against my husband
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 31, 2023

If you are properly served with a subpoena you must come to court and testify. Marital and spousal privileges protect communications, not actions.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: Do I have to appear at a pre-trial for a subpoena I got in the mail?

I'm a victim in a domestic violence case but want the case dropped. I was not served the subpoena but got it in the mail. I've heard from other people that I do not have to appear but I do not want to be in contempt.

Nicholas P. Weiss
Nicholas P. Weiss
answered on Jan 27, 2023

Getting it in the mail is service of the Subpoena. You should appear.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: I'm victim in DV case. Got subpoena in mail. Do I have to appear at pre-trial? Ohio

I want charges dropped. Subpoena was mailed not served. Do I have to appear at the pre-trial?

Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Jan 22, 2023

Yes if you were subpoenaed. Some judges work on DV’s at pre trial.

2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: domestic case where i lied about being a whitness.why are they still trying to charge me if defendant dropped case

I was a part of a domestic case where I stated to police that I witnessed said act happen. I did not and later told cops I lied. Defendant dropped domestic case but they still trying to charge me with criminal charges for filing a false report. Can they still charge me even tho case has been... Read more »

Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Jan 18, 2023

Yes. Obstruction of Official Business is what I assume you’re charged with. At the time you committed the crime, the case was not resolved. Your statement was part of what the police relied on as evidence of DV. By lying to the police, you obstructed their investigation. Therefore your charge... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: I was arrested for domestic violence and was charged with disorderly conduct. Will this keep me from purchasing a gun?
Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Dec 17, 2022

As long as you weren’t found guilty of domestic violence, you’re good. It has to be a misdemeanor of violation to prevent purchase. If you’re steaming about her charges, I’d hold off on buying a gun.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: What if your patinoner does not show up for court on a DV cpo?

No I'm the respondent miamisburg ohio

Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Dec 14, 2022

Who signed the CPO?

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: Can my abusive boyfriend evict me due to breaking up. He has harrassed me and followed me into the bathroom
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Nov 28, 2022

If you do not have a written lease, then he can evict you. An eviction is a permanent public court record that can make it difficult to rent from a landlord who checks the records, and most do. So avoid having an eviction filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: When a victim is given a no contact order in a simple assault case, how long does that last
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Oct 31, 2022

Criminal no contact orders last at least until the case is resolved either through plea, trial, or dismissal, and may continue during any period of probation.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: I made false domestic violence allegations against my husband. What will happen if I tell them I lied. I live in Ohio.

This will be my first offense. I have nothing else at all on my record. Not even speeding tickets.

Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Oct 23, 2022

It depends on the judge and prosecutor in your court. Some prosecutors will throw the case out, judge permitting, while others will make you go to trial if need be. You are not in trouble.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Why does a domestic violence show up on my federal criminal background check when i was dismissed of the charge in Ohio

My record was also sealed my lawyer had done. Could it not been sent to federal government database? Theres nothing of me in the system my lawyer had clerk of courts run me an theres nothing in the system of me in ohio

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Sep 26, 2022

Some employers are exempt from the record sealing laws and can see a sealed record. Adult records are never truly destroyed. The basic rule of thumb is that any employer who will put the physical safety of living human beings in your hands is exempt: hospitals, schools, law enforcement, day and... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Ohio on
Q: My ex filed a domestic protection order against me but admitted at the hearing there has never been abuse or threats?

We had our court hearing yesterday and the judge asked explicitly if I have ever threatened her with violence or hit her an she said no multiples times. Will the case be dismissed. We are supposed to get a letter in the mail.

Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
answered on Aug 18, 2022

Most likely as no harm no foul.

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