Do I need an attorney. My daughter went to Florida and was caught shoplifting.

From your post it is unclear if the alleged conduct occurred in Ohio or Florida. The distinction makes a huge difference. Under Ohio law,...

I NEED HELP FROM A GOOD ATTORNEY FOR A MURDER CASE!!

There are many options available to persons who have been convicted of crimes either by plea or by jury. A skilled criminal defense attorney will...

There is this guy I really like and I want to be with him, he is 16, I am 20.. But I am 3 years and 9 months older. Is this ok?

You should absolutely NOT listen to advice from attorneys outside of Ohio. While you are inside the provisions that would make your conduct a...

What do I need to do?

You can absolutely refuse the test until you have the opportunity to speak with an attorney. Your request for counsel should buy you some time. You...

Sentencing for dui

Ohio OVI sentencing varies widely based on the number of prior offenses and the circumstances of the OVI allegation. For a first offense OVI with a...

My son is in prison. He was charged with attempted murder and kidnapping against his wife.

He does, but it is difficult and expensive to fight a visitation case from prison. If you are willing to dedicate the necessary resources to the...

Can I expunge two misdemeanors off my record if they were both from the same case?

So long as you are otherwise eligible, yes, you can have these charges sealed. If you have other convictions, you may have issues and will want to...

Can a lawyer request treatment in lieu of conviction when he was told to plea not guilty and take to trial?

I agree with Attorney Lenefonte. Your attorney must follow your wishes regarding acceptance and rejection of plea bargains. I will deviate and...

To piggy-back on Attorney Beck's correct answer, many private background check agencies improperly report arrest records as convictions. If you...

16 old girlfriend I'm 19. We want to be sexual. Ohio age of consent is 16. She consent for us to have sex. Why still illegal ?

I would echo Mr. Beck's advice and add this point. Many of the charges he referred to originate from the juvenile's parents. If you can have a...