WHAT PUNISHMENT FOR FIRST AFFENCE THEFT ?

I agree with Mr Gordon. You can get 180 in jail for a first time misdemeanor theft and theft from a charity tends to get attention you do not want.

10 days until indictment or a preliminary hearing on the new charge.

I need to if my felony charge has been expunged in ohio?

It is not automatic. You have to file to seal your record which you will likely need an attorney to help you do. You can google: Franklin County...

My brother was charged with an agg burglary with repeat offender spec 2 counts each how long is he looking at?

Ag. Burglary is 3-11 years and if there is an RVO spec your brothers record won’t help. The RVO spec adds up to 10 more years per charge. This...

Why is it a forth degree misdameter if the police use a city code and it is a minor misdameter if they use thestate code ?

Because cities are allowed to pass laws that make penalties harder in their own jurisdiction. I live in columbus and we have a lifetime lookback...

My daughter in law got pulled over driving my uninsured car in Ohio. Can I take the ticket and loss of license instead of her

No. If she had Insurance she is covered (even if you don’t have insurance on your car). If she doesn’t have Insurance and neither do you if...

Can I travel to Canada if I am convicted of an OVI (first offence)?

You’re in a tough position. Technically you will find out as you try to cross (and every officer could give a different answer). There are...

Is an expunged conviction automatically removed from CRAs after 7 years?

No. A motion and order to seal/expunge only applies to government entities (the Clerk of Courts, The police department, and BCI). A private...

I practice in federal and state court and have not seen the US Attorney's Office (Federal Court) take a case that involved 1 to 1 sexting. That is...

The parole officer can lift it but their supervisor would be more likely to do it. A defense attorney approaching them would be the best bet but...