Talk to a criminal defense attorney. This will depend on the circumstances, the prosecutor, and the judge. There is no one-size-fits-all answer here.

Any charge can be reduced or dismissed. The question is will it be, and that depends upon the facts and the work of an attorney.

You haven't asked a question, but you really ought to hire an attorney.

The Justia forum allows you to post questions that lawyers like me can then offer answers to. If you want to contact a lawyer directly, you can do so with the information located on their profile or in the directory. As far as I know, Justia does not actively consult.

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You should report the assault to the police, who will review the video to see if it shows anything.

There is no question here. If you are being assaulted and robbed you should contact the police and file a report.

Ohio law says you cannot possess a firearm if you have been convicted of a felony offense of violence or a felony drug offense. Federal law says you cannot possess a firearm if you have been convicted of an offense punishable (punishable, not actually punished) with more than 1 year in prison or a... View More

An active warrant can be resolved by (1) appearing in front of a judge and trying to get it set aside, (2) turning yourself in, or (3) getting picked up on it, so the answer to your question is yes.

We would need a bit more information to analyze whether or not there is a double jeopardy issue here but generally you can be charged with more than one offense out of a situation if each offense has a separate element or part.

The standard of proof for violations is much lower than the standard for separate criminal offenses. Thus, it is possible to be found in violation even when there was no new criminal charge.

Well, you said you drove to her house and talked to her and then that you never had contact with her. So that’s not a great start. It’s possible that you mean a different “her.” Keeping this sort of stuff straight for the jury is exactly why it’s important to have a lawyer. You also... View More

Eyewitness testimony is not hearsay. It is known as direct testimony

Direct testimony is enough to convict

have no understanding as to what you wrote

Short answer is yes, BUT, depends on several factors. Was there a child access/custody agreement in place? Was the child removed from the state? Was there an intention to bring back the child? A parent taking a child out-of-state for a weekend vacation would not be considered kidnapping. The police... View More

Yes, but you’ll need to contact law enforcement in NY where the event occurred.

You need to hire an attorney. A DUI is not a DIY situation. Work with your lawyer to present a case in court.

Your location is listed as Tampa, FL but the questions in the Ohio forum. If the problem is in Ohio, the most likely charge is Falsification under ORC 2921.13(A)(8) which basically says you can’t lie to help someone get credit. At 30k it’s a fourth degree felony carrying 6-18 months in prison.... View More

Yes

Executive clemency is a tough sell. You all should hire an attorney to help you with this.

You can contact the court or police but they may not tell you depending upon the circumstances. If you suspect you have a warrant, you really ought to hire an attorney.