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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: How can i find out that im under investigation from gov. Being that being followed everywhere i go for weeks now
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 28, 2023

Depending upon the situation, a quite inquiry from an attorney may yield an answer but the government is under no obligation to inform you that you are under investigation.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: My mom signature was forged 15 years ago on a quit claim deed document. Is there anything we can legally do now?

My mom and dad got divorced in 2005 and decided the house would go to me or my dad had to sell it and split the profits. My dad lied and said he sold it to my sister, but what really happened was my sister forged my moms name and also notarized the quit claim deed in 2007 saying my mom was giving... View More

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Apr 12, 2023

Most fraud has a statute of limitations date of four years from the date of discovery. It sounds like you are well past the statute of limitations to contest the fraudulent deed.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: My brother is in jail for assault & I was involved but I didn't hit the guy will I be charged too if I come forward?

He's going through trial & the state took over will I get charged if I come forward to tell my side of the story

James L. Arrasmith
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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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: I'm on pretrial diversion in KY. I don't have any drug charges can I smoke marijuana?
Marcus A. Ross
Marcus A. Ross
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... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: I live in Ohio, I was hired with the understanding I had the card. Hr found out and terminated due to drug policy.

They are a BWC drug free workplace but I was 10-99 and not even an employee. I never took a pre or post drug test. Is this legal?

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Mar 16, 2023

Yes. Even if you were an employee, Ohio allows for termination of employees who use medical marijuana.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Federal Crimes, Land Use & Zoning and Municipal Law for Ohio on
Q: While driving on a public road, THROUGH a school zone, is is illegal to have a loaded firearm on your person in Ohio?

With the passing of Ohio's Constitutional Carry law, as of July 13, 2022 Ohio citizens without a CCW permit can legally carry a loaded firearm on their person while in their vehicle, but not in a school zone. If you live near or drive through a school zone on a public road (where you must slow... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

Ohio law prohibits carrying a firearm in a school safety zone, which includes the area within 1,000 feet of the school grounds. This applies to both open and concealed carry, regardless of whether you have a CCW permit or not.

Therefore, if you are driving through a school safety zone, you...
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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
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 Civil Litigation, Family Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: I am 16 and from ohio, my friends sometimes buy me stuff is my step mom allowed to open my mail if its not hers?
Troy J Doucet
Troy J Doucet
answered on Feb 6, 2023

Yes. Whether or not she has any custodial rights over you, your father can certainly open your mail. He can then delegate that right to your step mom, so she can also open it without permission.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: Can one co-defendant be released but not the others?
Roger  Bouchard
Roger Bouchard
answered on Jan 1, 2023

Yes. Anyone charged with a crime that posts bail will be released regardless of co-defendants ability to post bail.

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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: If gps is placed in a package where police do a controlled delivery, do they need to get a warrant to use that tracker
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Nov 17, 2022

Warrants are usually obtained in these situations, yes. But whether they are legally required is a fact specific inquiry because only certain people can assert a legitimate privacy interest in a parcel. If you have been charged with an offense, you should hire an attorney to investigate all the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Federal Crimes and Municipal Law for Ohio on
Q: My son had a case which ended up getting dismissed. Now, 2yrs later they have indicted him for it. (F4 handling firearm)

They issued a warrant but told him over the phone he just needs to come to the court to receive the indictment and set a court date and he won't be arrested at that time, is this true or a trick? Also, what should he do concerning going forward with the charge/indictment? The case was closed,... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Nov 10, 2022

Your son should hire a local defense attorney and follow his or her advice. The statute of limitations on a felony charge is 6 years so while 2 seems like a long time, it is far from being precluded.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: Is a warrant needed to put gps in controlled delivery package to watch where the package goes?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Oct 24, 2022

These cases are fact specific because only certain people can claim a legitimate privacy interest in a package, but anticipatory search warrants are often obtained to place GPS devices into packages that are sent out for controlled delivery.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: fed inmate is serving 5yrmin. 1 old charge is W.U.D. would his points/minsent- change cuz bill passed felons can own gun

If a federal inmate is serving a 5 year min for non violent drug charges. Because of the new bill passing that felons can carry guns, would his level (points) go down which would make his mandatory minimum go down which could get him a lower sentence? (He has a weapons under disability felony. Time... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 28, 2022

There is no new bill passing allowing felons to carry guns, and even if there were, it is unlikely to impact your friend's case, which it sounds like has already been decided.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Hi, I know that this is a big question, but what is the statute of limitation for Childhood sexual abuse?

It happened in Ohio, but I live in Kansas now. There are also other witnesses to what happened to me. He also showed me C.P. as I was told by 2 key witnesses... This was my grandfather that did this to me

Raquel Ann Parish
Raquel Ann Parish
answered on Apr 19, 2022

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2305.111 (C) An action for assault or battery brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse based on childhood sexual abuse, or an action brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse asserting any claim resulting from childhood sexual abuse, shall be brought within... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: What happens if ur not Mirandized and warrant and parole officer were called/issued hours after being booked?

They are serious drug charges and this is his 4th time around but that shouldn't matter, I'm thinking that's what Miranda rights are to be read is so people remember their rights.

Richard W. Noel
Richard W. Noel
answered on Mar 15, 2022

If a person isn't properly Mirandized, an attorney can argue to have any statements made during the questioning suppressed. That's not the same as a dismissal. If a person is on parole, they have a much less diminished expectation of privacy when it comes to searches. Finally, warrants... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: my boyfriend is in primary state custody. he is getting sentenced by the feds on the 9th and then sentenced by the state

the state is willing to run their time concurrent to the feds. how do we make sure he does his time in the feds

Patrick DiChiro
Patrick DiChiro
answered on Jan 29, 2022

The prisons will work this matter out. But it’s most likely he will do his federal time first in any state time will run concurrent with that. If he has additional state time after his federal time then he will go to state prison if not he will be straight released from federal prison.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: me and the mother of my children got into a altercation and I shot the ground. What am I looking at? Probation?

I was just mad and angry. I would never hurt her. Gun was never pointed at her. What I did was wrong and I know that but I was never intending to use it on her at all.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 27, 2022

You need to get a lawyer. Depending on how they charge this it could be very serious and gun specifications carry mandatory prison time. Anytime you use a gun during the commission of an offense the risk of being sent to prison is pretty high.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Banking and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: Am I in a legal obligation to give the money back

The other day I went and made a withdrawal from Checksmart and the woman who did my transaction gave me $675 and then gave me a receipt with my transaction my old amount my transaction amount and my new balance. After that she gave me the $675 in cash and when I got home she called me and told me... View More

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Aug 31, 2021

Yes, you have an obligation to return the money.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: Hello, have you heard of "federal grants" being applied for on facebook?

Facebook? Require a delivery fee of 2000.00 deposit via bitcoin atm and will give me a grant check, how do I check the validity

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 26, 2021

That’s a scam.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Ohio on
Q: Does a conviction under 21 U.S.C. §§ 843(a)(3) and 846 disqualify one from gun ownership?

In Case No. 1:12-CR-043(5) in the Southern District of Ohio, a plea agreement was accepted that in exchange for a guilty plea to the above charge, the Government would take no position on sentencing. An initial sentence of 6 months incarceration was vacated by the Sixth Circuit when the Government... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 24, 2021

That is a disabling conviction, yes. And under the current state of things, a pardon would be it. There is a law providing for application to the ATF for relief, but congress has never funded processing of such applications.

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