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Can a federal judge keep me on probation longer than I was originally sentenced because of unpaid restitution, even though I have completed my full prison term and supervised release? My probation terms required paying 10% of my income in restitution, but as a Social Security recipient, I could... View More 
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
Yes, a federal judge can extend your probation period if restitution remains unpaid, even after completing your prison term and supervised release. Restitution obligations typically continue until fully satisfied, and courts have authority to enforce payment through probation extensions.... View More
My brother was arrested and attempted to give them my social security number but couldn't remember the last few digits in which an officer had finished for him in a questioning manner in which he replies yes causing me to be stopped by the police on several occasions. Somehow they was able to... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2024
This situation involves a serious breach of privacy and potential misconduct by law enforcement. The unauthorized disclosure of your Social Security number digits, leading to identity confusion and subsequent police stops, could form the basis for legal action.
You may have grounds to sue... View More
ME AND MY FAMILY (MY PARENTS &ME) .IT WAS EXPIRING ON 22/10/2005.WE ENTERED CANADA ON 07/05/2005 AND GOT CONFIRMITION OF PERMENANT RESIDENCY ON 27/05/2005. I GOT MY PR CARD/ SIN / HEALTH INSURANCE EVERYTHING. AND EXPIRY DATE ON PR CARD WAS 25/05/2010.
SO FOR THE CITIZENSHIP WE HAVE TO... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
It is unlikely that you can simply reactivate your old PR status, as permanent residency in Canada requires maintaining residency obligations, including being physically present in Canada for at least 730 days within a five-year period. Since you and your family left Canada in 2005 and did not meet... View More
Our county's water and sewer company is assessing our taxes in 3 days. We had no idea we had to pay sewer to another company. We called when we first moved in and was told they could not change the name because we were another utility area so we have been paying this other company for electric... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a confusing and frustrating situation regarding the sewer charges being assessed to your taxes. First, check any documents or notices you might have received when you moved in. Sometimes, utility responsibilities can be listed in closing documents, lease... View More
I am a Christian. My spiritual counselor happens to be a Metaphysical pastor. My pastor was approved as a spiritual advisor by both APA and my halfway house. When he refused to divulge information about our private conversation to my PO, the APA forbade any further contact with him. Weeks later, I... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you’re facing a challenging situation where your religious rights are being restricted, which can be deeply troubling. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects your right to practice your religion, and it includes the ability to seek spiritual guidance from a pastor of... View More
As well as to help reduce family homelessness. Their website is where organizations and public can donate, but they also receive state funding through grants. The issue is the shelter is mainly housed of single individuals not families, there is no where stating they house and provide funding for... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
It sounds like the organization is not fulfilling its stated mission to house homeless families and their children, which could be a misuse of the state funding and donations they receive. This situation might be illegal, particularly if they are misrepresenting their services to obtain funds. You... View More
The case is The Cincinnati Enquirer vs ODPS (Stickrath). Case number: 2022-0425. I am on the side of the Relator and must try and basically overturn the decision. The case concerns ORC 149.433 and security records exemptions. Essentially "our side" requested documents related to the 2022... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
You could research online to review the work of other students in mock trials. Additionally, high-profile cases can be mentioned in the blogs of legal commentators. Those sometimes contain legal analysis of important issues. Good luck
The City is requesting this information to obtain a Rental Dwelling Housing License (Occupancy Permit)
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
Yes.
answered on Dec 28, 2023
This question needs more facts. One cannot tell whether dependency and neglect has simply been alleged and a hearing is pending, or has children's Protective Services remove the children on an emergency basis under what is referred to as Juvenile Rule 6. In either of the described... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2023
In Ohio, you can legally create and operate a motorized bicycle or moped if it meets certain requirements. To be street legal, the motor should have a piston displacement of 50cc or less, and the vehicle's maximum speed shouldn't exceed 20 mph on a flat surface. If you're 14 or 15,... View More
My adult daughter was homeless and staying with us (her parents) from time to time but moving around and had lost most of her documents. She's trying to get her life back on track and is staying with us more and more and we're on the road to replacing what she's lost and we've... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Most large agencies have provisions for replacing lost cards or other documents. Depending on what it was that was lost, you could approach the respective agencies (Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security... View More
They are saying I made 55k in 2018. I did not. I worked at Panera bread part time. I did not make 55k. I need advice on this situation.
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
It sounds like there's more confusion than legal issues here. Call the tax department and get an explanation of what's going on. Go to the source and get good information that your rights are being impinged before contacting an expensive attorney for help
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.
Who do I list as the defendant? If the county Departm is who I going after
answered on Jan 20, 2023
You amend a complaint by filing a new document titled Amended Complaint with the changes you are making. If suing the prosecutor, one would generally sue the elected individual in their representative capacity, and if alleging malicious wrongdoing, in their personal capacity as well, along with any... View More
i am on probation in Cleveland muni court and Cuyahoga common pleas. common pleas has the longest possible sentence.
Under ORC Section 2951.022 | Supervision of concurrent supervision offender. It says that the court that has imposed the longest possible sentence has jurisdiction.... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2022
It’s not automatic, especially since the statute authorizes the judges to change the concurrent supervision rules more or less as they see fit. I would start with a conversation with the two probation officers before going to the court.
I had a HUD partial claim with NOVAD. I recently refinanced and my lender paid off the partial claim as part of the refinance. The title company advised me that the check was cashed by NOVAD on 10/25/2021. It is now 12/24/2021. I have not received any official correspondence from NOVAD or my lender... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2021
Ohio requires a satisfaction of mortgage to be filed 90dsys after payment
answered on Sep 22, 2021
The age of consent in Ohio is 16. That said, an adult who engages in a sexual relationship with a child runs a lot of other, non-sex offense legal risks like contributing to the delinquency of a minor and interference with child custody. It's best to just stick to 18 and up.
A week prior to being put on unpaid administrative leave my supervisor had asked me if I said the F word at work while I was in a meeting with my union grievance official. I told her no I did not. I worked the whole following week with no issues. Then the next week after that week I was out on FMLA... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2021
More information is needed to fully analyze your situation. Is your administrative leave paid? You should contact an employment attorney in your area to discuss whether you may have a claim for FMLA interference or FMLA retaliation, depending on what ultimately happens with regard to your... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
FYI, the short answer is any work is a bad idea. SSA doesn't have a minimum amount that is required before they review your file and possibly make a new decision.
The longer answer is that SSA does not review files for a couple of years at a time. To get their attention sooner, you... View More
Advocating them to get life in prison instead of Death row
answered on Dec 14, 2020
Generally no, but if those are ideas involve threatening or coercing witnesses/victims, then yes.
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