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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: My house and garage were broken in my car and belongs stolen. The criminals got hold of the title and by fraudulent mean

My house and garage were broken in my car and belongs stolen. The criminals got hold of the title and by means of fraud and forgery (they falsified my signature) were able to switch over the title to somebody else. Not only was my signatures falsified but the title itself was not up to BMV... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Nov 11, 2019

No, you’re not going to have a good case against the BMV. It’s a government agency which means it has qualified immunity. That basically boils down to you cannot sue then over mistakes only affirmative conduct. So unless they were in on the scam, you’re going to have to go after the thieves... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: What can be done if the written statement is that of the witness’s girlfriend instead of the witness?

The officer took a statement from my ex-husband, when I received the discovery I noticed the statement is filled out by what looks to be a female’s handwriting, but I know for a fact that it’s not my ex husbands hand writing. His name is at the beginning of the statement and he signed and dated... View More

William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Oct 22, 2019

Not knowing all the details, but as long as it's his words, his evidence, it doesn't matter if he wrote it or dictated it to someone. Often police officers will take the statement, write as they are speaking with the witness and then have the witness sign the statement.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: I am 17 and 8 months old can I legally move out in the state of ohio?

An older lady friend of mine told me that at this point the cops can be callled but they wont do anything since I am almost 18. Is this true or will I still get in trouble since I am not fully 18 yet?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Oct 4, 2019

You are not a legal adult until age 18. Nobody can predict what the police or children's services might or might not do if you leave before then. Even if they take no action, will you be finishing your education so you can be a responsible, productive adult? If you leave, will you still... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: Is it illegal to miss pronounce Arkansas
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 14, 2019

Are you kidding?

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: Hello. If someone is arrested on two different warrants from the same county but one n juvinile and one n common pleas,

If they're taking n front of the common pleas judge and he sets bond and the clerk and bondsman say that paying the bond will get her released is this possible? Doesn't felony trump the rest

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 11, 2019

As long as bond is posted on both cases, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: Can a common pleas judge set bond on a felony case and a juvenile court case in the same county
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 11, 2019

The juvenile court is a division of the court of common pleas. Generally, there are judges dedicated to juvenile and the circumstances in which an adult court judge might set a bond in a juvenile matter are limited but they have the authority to do so.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Contracts and Appeals / Appellate Law for Ohio on
Q: Is there a way to get State of Ohio to review their finding of a teacher’s performance rating?
Bruce Martin Broyles
Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on May 31, 2019

The teacher has the administrative right to challenge the performance rating by the terms of the teacher's contract. There are very specific objections or challenges to the performance rating that have to be brought within strict time limits.

Students and parents do not have such a right.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Health Care Law for Ohio on
Q: I was wondering what type of lawyer I would talk to about inappropriate behavior between a teacher and my daughter.

Not sexual in nature. Just inappropriate conversations about my daughters mental health during and outside of school. They are woman teachers.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 10, 2019

You should talk to the teacher and the school. That doesn’t sounds legally actionable, at least not yet.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: CFR › Title 13 › Chapter I › Part 124 › Subpart A › Section 124.103 thalis is my situation
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 4, 2019

That's a definition section defining "socially disadvantaged persons" as used elsewhere in the CFR. It's just a definition. The section itself doesn't actually do anything, and you have not asked a question.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Ohio on
Q: After a state court judgment on a federal 1983 claim can you move complaint to a federal court?

I stupidly filed a section 1983 federal claim in an Ohio state court against persons employed by the state of Ohio. After receiving what can only be described as prejudicial treatment throughout and having appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court who denied jurisdiction I wish to take the claim to the... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 9, 2018

It is called res judicata or perhaps collateral estoppel.

No two bites.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: I was "randomly" selected for proof of insurance on a van i own but havnt driven in five years sent letter with proof of

Insurance on vehicles currently driven after 2 affidavits estimate from certified mech several calls and hearing request they still suspened lisc claiming they didnt get hear request i appealed litigated with attorney gen and then provided a copy of request and cancelled check at which time they... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on May 27, 2018

You notice there is a limitation of amount of characters. That is so you can write your question without all the extraneous material like "poor boy" and "not to mention many hours of legal work".

I am not trying to be an English teacher, but you have run on sentences,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: Do taxpayers have the right to sue the US Govt. For taxpayer monies spent on illegal immigrants?
Yanky Perelmuter
Yanky Perelmuter
answered on Mar 26, 2018

Technically yes. However, filing a lawsuit requires showing particular injury. This is a hard standard to meet when suing the government in that it is difficult to show that you specifically have suffered a particular and personal injury. Additionally, suing the government requires consent by the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: Is it okay to finish filing for the petition without a lawyer? He won't be taken will he?

I'm petitioning for my spouse to stay, I'm in the process of filling out an I-130 form on citizenpath.com. I'm to the part where I have put in that he is an overstay and has never left the country since, we have two children together. His overstay started in 2005, I had gotten... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 5, 2018

You really need to work with an attorney on this. That amount of time out of status could become a real problem for you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: If I have a open CPS case but my boyfriend doesn't can he take my children out of state to visit my family without me

I don't mind him doing it because I know I will see my kids again but what about my CPS working. Is it against the law for him to do it. The only reason my case is still open is because I have completed my counceling yet due to no vehicle. However I have complied with everything else. Stayed... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Feb 13, 2018

He has no legal basis to have the kids if he has not established paternity and a court has not granted him parental rights. What if they need medical treatment while he travels with them? He does not have custody, so that would be a problem. Check with CPS before allowing him to do that.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Gov & Administrative Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: What are my options?

I got a speeding ticket two days before my 18th birthday for going 50 in a 35. I got a letter stating I have to appear in juvenile court so I will probably get my license suspended, is there anything I can do to keep my license? It wasn't processed until almost a month and a half later

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on May 24, 2017

You can get an attorney to advise you and accompany you to court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: How do I find case law regarding county governments exceeding their authority under state statute?

Ohio Revised Code Section 5323.99

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 9, 2017

The best way for a citizen to locate applicable case law is to go to there nearest public law school's library and ask the librarians for help.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Ohio on
Q: can a local officer of a village or township be held accountable for perjury to said village/township's governing body

Council member has repeatedly stated she has met and discussed proposals ,plans with local resident ,when in fact no meeting has ever taken place

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 6, 2017

Perjury occurs when a person lies under oath during a court proceeding. Not just when someone lies. Most of the accountability for this sort of stuff is in potential removal from the position by the rest of the council, difficulty getting re-elected, and trouble working with others in the community... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Legal Malpractice for Ohio on
Q: I am starting a dissolution or divorce with my with wife. Can her brother who is a lawyer in Florida represent her?

He has not passes the Ohio Bar exam.

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Jan 13, 2017

He cannot appear in court in Ohio as her attorney or file any documents on her behalf as her attorney. But anyone can give her advice, even him.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: Election Law.

If a sheriff does not have the qualifications to run for sheriff and he is not checked out by the Board of Elections and his name is put on the ballot is he a legal sheriff if he wins the election?

Thank You

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 5, 2015

Until the sheriff is actually removed from office, you had better consider him the legal sheriff.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Ohio on
Q: What geographical area within the borders of Ohio would best define the territorial jurisdiction and

authority that permits THE STATE OF OHIO to implement their policies You are right The U.S constitution and THE STATE OF OHIO constitution

is a social contract if you are a lawyer or attorney, any government employees have a contract. You took a oath to U.S and to OHIO constitution. So... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 1, 2015

Territorial jurisdiction of what? A court? A law enforcement agency? Which one?

The territorial jurisdiction is the land on which a court or agency has power. For example, the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas court has jurisdiction over Cuyahoga county. Or, the Cleveland Municipal Court has...
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