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question - when a teenage female moves in with her boyfriend at a home owned by the boyfriend's mother. At what point in time, if any, does the girlfriend be considered a "tenant" or "resident" of the home and what legal rights does she have, if any to access the property... View More 
Arrested, posted bond, dismissed at municipal court and prosecutor is presenting case to grand jury early next week
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
Was arrested July 4th 5:00 p.m. supposed domestic violence held until Monday 3:00 p.m. when I was told no charges were ever filed
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
It sounds like you experienced a troubling situation. Being arrested on July 4th for supposed domestic violence and then held until Monday without any charges being filed raises serious questions. Generally, if no charges are filed, holding you for that long could potentially be considered false... View More
Married parents are pro se defendants regarding a child welfare case that moved states because the barrier to obtain secure and maintain stable housing. This was due to the tort harassment events by government agencies, community servicing organizations, and the courts that assign hopeful people to... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
You should file a Notice of Change of Address with the court giving the court your new physical address, mailing address (if different), telephone number, and email address.
Is it souly on the Rspondent to advoid these calls or can both be charged and arrested ?
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Protection orders restrain the respondent, rather than the petitioner. I agree with my colleague, while the petitioner will not get in any kind of legal trouble, it will undermine their ability to maintain the order or in the event that it's only a temporary order and there's an upcoming... View More
I do not have any felonies.
I do have a Domestic violence charge from 6 years ago that was dismissed in court. I looked up the court docket recently to make sure it was dismissed.
I also got a menacing charge that was dropped down to a disorderly conduct charge. i’ve tried... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Given your situation, it's essential to understand that firearm laws can vary by state and can be complex, especially concerning individuals with prior criminal records. In Ohio, domestic violence convictions can result in restrictions on firearm ownership, even if the charge was dismissed or... View More
I am a minor at 15 years old(female) my aunt has continuously hit me, smacked me, and grabbed me roughly throughout my whole life. Today it got really bad and she almost choked me out and she had thrown me to the ground a few times. I am very skinny and weak and I can't do much when it comes... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
The answer depends on whether or not you reside with this aunt. If so, you may wish to speak with the child protective the service agency in your county. If not, you need to have a discussion with your parents, if they will not take action you may which to file an incident report with the police.
I was just wondering why the state of Ohio is charging me and what are they gonna
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
In Ohio, domestic violence charges are typically brought by the state, not the victim. Once charges are filed, the state may proceed with the case even if the victim wishes to drop charges. Prosecutors may consider various factors, including the severity of the incident and the potential danger... View More
I spoke to a school official about my friend's safety at home. They made a report with CPS and CPS did a wellfare check. Somehow my friend's parents found out I instigated the report. Was my counselor or CPS allowed to share my name?
answered on Jan 3, 2024
If you ask for your name to be kept anonymous, it ought to have been. It doesn't seem clear from your question, however, how the parents you mention the actually stand out your name. They may have guessed it from the context. When you determine how you're information what's... View More
My boyfriend was charged with DV he was arrested and tpo was issued. This was with my son who is 25. My boyfriend got out on bond I read his court papers and clearly they lied to get a tpo it said my boyfriend came after my son and my son defended himself. Which that isn't even what my son... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2023
If a charge is not dismissed "with prejudice" it can be raised again as long as it is within the statute of limitations.
Cincinnati lawyer that I would need to wait to file due to him being incarcerated and basically me not being in any imminent danger to her opinion and was supposed to send her infirmary and haven’t heard from her since. I am a therapist current experiencing CHanges mentally myself just trying.... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2023
Your facts will not give you a definitive answer, because the decision is in the discretion of the court. If you have already sought the opinion of an attorney that knows your court then you already have a good answer. This forum is a poor substitute for hiring a lawyer (especially this author).
And file now given that they have almost been in prison a year and the last incident outside of threats have been about a year and two months with witness available?
answered on Dec 11, 2023
You should file if you feel you can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that either the offender was a family or household member and caused you physical harm or caused you to fear severe physical harm, or created a pattern of activity that caused you to fear physical harm. You ought to... View More
In KY the abuser took out a protection order on the one in Ohio. What is you can't make it to KY for court. No ride.
answered on Dec 6, 2023
Did the Ohio protection order include the kids? If that is the case you may be able to make out a complaint for kidnapping. If the protection Order is against you in both jurisdictions you still need to appear in KY if there is a pending hearing. Get in touch with a KY lawyer in that case. You... View More
I was rescent arrested do to my soon to be ex husband falsely told police I hit him. When he was the one who attacked me. He new the police on the screen. They didn't read me my rights and said it wasn't necessary. Refused my phone call. Then would let me reach out to my lgbtq advocated... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
In Ohio, as in the rest of the United States, the Miranda warning is a legal safeguard designed to protect an individual's Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. If a law enforcement officer fails to provide a Miranda warning before a custodial interrogation, the primary legal... View More
My son was subpeoned for a dv case with my former boyfriend. He does not want to testify. He exaggerated the story and has since admitted it, and that he did swing at my ex. There was a children service case on this matter that was dropped, but the school cop decided to still press charges. Can he... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2023
A subpoena is a court Order. Technically, failing to appear is punishable by contempt. He can get on the stand and not answer a question that may implicate him in a crime. Not showing is not an option if you care about following court Orders.
There is no physical anything we literally just raise our voices and was yelling my daughter did lose a friend earlier this year to domestic violence case so I believe that she's been a little overly scared and nervous when we have argued but I don't understand how they can put a TPO on... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2023
These cases are very fact specific. Generally, the police may arrest when they have probable cause of a crime. There are two potential DV charges one for assault (knowingly causing physical harm) and the other for menacing (knowingly causing a person to fear serious physical harm- typically... View More
I filed for divorce in October of 2020 and my husband didn't get an attorney nor file an answer until March 2021. My attorney charged me hourly and I just found out about defendants needing to respond in 28 days or there is a judgment by default. My husband was sent to prison for abusing me... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
Based upon your facts as stated, you may have an action against your former counsel. You have a one year statute of limitations to file. You should have your file reviewed by an attorney who specializes in malpractice. This forum is no substitute for hiring a lawyer.
answered on Aug 12, 2023
No, TPO is for potential crime prevention. It is not a “crime “.
regards to me which I have never seen but has been 'scooted' past me for control and manipulation factors. I was told I can get a Revocation for my file.....Thank you.
answered on Aug 7, 2023
Just make out new POA documents, which will revoke all prior ones. You really want to create new potential proxies in the event something happens to you anyway. You can also write a simple statement revoking a specific person's proxy status effective as of a particular date, then send it... View More
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