Craig Alan Newburger’s Answers

You need an attorney. In the meantime, you may want to preserve the threats you describe. It is legal in Ohio to record your telephone conversations without telling the other party you are recording them (no wiretapping other persons’ phone lines). You can also record face to face conversations without telling the other party what you are doing. Let him do the talking and do not put words in his mouth. Date the recordings. Your attorney will assess the value of such recordings or other...

Check with the Warren County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) office regarding how and under what circumstances you can initiate a contempt action. This answer is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as, and does not constitute, legal advice. The answer presumes you are not currently represented by an attorney who knows your specific circumstances.

Contact the Domestic Relations Court office that has jurisdiction over the CPO. You should be able to find out how to voluntarily dismiss the CPO. Contact a local criminal defense attorney regarding the criminal charge. Prosecutors often do not agree to dismiss criminal charges after the charges are filed. A local criminal defense attorney may be able to help the father and you, the prosecuting witness. This answer is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as, and does...

You should seek the guidance of an attorney who can appropriately represent your interest. Spouses and ex spouses sometimes scare each other with threats regarding their filing for bankruptcy. You should receive notice of any bankruptcy action and assert your interest accordingly. The following is a ROUGH CUT AND PASTE from the Bankruptcy Code. In so much as the following is cut and pasted and FURTHER SIMPLIFIED, the opportunity for inaccuracy is present. You should only try to understand...

Read the application carefully. It may state that you must disclose such information (“ever arrested”), even if expunged. When a record is sealed, the record is not available to the general public. The record is still available to law enforcement and appropriate government agencies. Because of the nature of your case, the greater damage to your chances may come from your nondisclosure, if such disclosure is required. This answer is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered...

Juveniles are prosecuted for crimes in both juvenile court and, in certain cases, as adult offenders. You should consult with local police. This answer is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as, and does not constitute, legal advice. The answer presumes you are not currently represented by an attorney who knows your specific circumstances.

In order for you to have a continuance granted, without final disposition, and at your request, the Court will regard you as maintaining your innocence. You may later withdraw your not guilty plea and enter a plea of guilty (perhaps to a lesser charge; for entering a diversion program; or as charged). You may maintain your not guilty plea through a jury trial or bench trial (judge trial), as well. This answer is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as, and does not...

The following is excerpted from the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure. Clerks cannot give legal advice and you must follow the rules regarding service on a party whose address is unknown. RULE 4.4 Process: Service by Publication (A) Residence unknown. (1) Except in an action governed by division (A)(2) of this rule, if the residence of a defendant is unknown, service shall be made by publication in actions where such service is authorized by law. Before service by publication can be made,...

Mr. Guyette is correct. A copy of the conditions of your misdemeanor probation or felony community control may have been given to you. You should acquire a copy immediately. A violation of the conditions you are specifically required to meet will trigger a hearing that may result in reinstatement of your probation or community control, new conditions being added to your existing requirements, or even incarceration. See below: EXCERPT from Ohio Revised Code: 2951.08 Conditions for arrest of...

Depends. Are you planning to file without the aid of an attorney? Court filing fees/deposits information can be obtained from the appropriate clerk’s office. Domestic relations courts often have websites that detail related rules and provide several related forms. Clerks cannot give you legal advice. When you desire to obtain a legal separation, your spouse can countersue for divorce. Legal separations are mutually agreed upon by the parties. One reason some parties seek a legal separation,...