You likely want to address your argument to the prosecutor not the judge. The judge is bound by very specific laws and rules of court when it...

From these facts, it sounds like a warrant was issued because your boyfriend failed to appear for his arraignment. That arraignment date would...

A second OVI within six years carries a mandatory minimum 10 day jail sentence for a low tier (no test or .08 - .16) and a minimum 20 day jail...

Will I go to jail for a fine?

The Supreme Court of Ohio has been very clear that failure to pay fines and costs cannot be the basis of a violation of probation. In fact, he...

How do I get my lieu of conviction expunged or sealed

First of all, congratulations on successfully completing Intervention in Lieu of Conviction. At this point, the charges against you should have...

How do i stop harrasment

You definitely need to contact the police a make reports for each of these incidents. If charges are filed, you will likely be given a temporary...

Can another student file a restraining order against me?

An 8th grade juvenile cannot file a "lawsuit" but they can make a police report. I'm sure you have heard this before, but you have to be very...

Should I wait longer to file for my record to be expunged?

You are correct that you need to wait 3 years after your case is closed to file for expungement. Normally, the Court will not close a case until...

I am a tier 3 registered sex offender and when notification comes out it says I was convicted of rape/wh/my charge /w att rape

You certainly should contact the Court to ensure that the records are correct and then follow up with your sheriff's department/sex offender...

Unfortunately, under Ohio law, seatbelt violations are considered moving violations. Given that you are a juvenile, a second conviction would...