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David B. Benowitz's Answers
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If you have a non violent felony and owe resitution can you obtain a passport?
Your best course of action would be to consult with an attorney who specializes in immigration issues, as your question touches on issues that implicate both immigration and criminal law and procedure.
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Inmate Confession in Group Counseling
Although I am not licensed to practice law in Ohio, it appears that there are several issues that are raised by your question. First, does Ohio recognize a doctor-patient or psychologist/counselor-patient privilege? Second, how far does the privilege extend; to licensed counselors or social workers, as many counselors who work in prisons are not licensed psychiatrists or psychologists. Finally, does the privilege extend to group counseling. My initial impression is that the "confession"...
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Armed robbery
It's unfortunate that you've exhausted the funds you so admirably put forth. However, the state's attorney must still respond to the motions the private attorney has already filed. If a public defender or court-appointed attorney takes over the case, they may be able to supplement those motions in writing if necessary, and will be able to orally argue them in court at the appropriate time. The judge in your son's case will rule on them at some point. I wish your son well.