7 years ago, 2 misdemeanors, hoping to become a nurse in Ohio. Do I have a chance?

You should definitely speak with a lawyer and try to get the records of these cases sealed. Ohio law changed recently, and you may be eligible for...

I agree with all of the foregoing. I would add, as a practitioner here in Columbus, that there is probably evidence that you are not currently...

Do predicate acts in a FEDERAL RICO charge have to be 2 brand new offenses ? or can it be just 1 new offense and several past ?

I agree totally with the previous answer. Furthermore, if the Government is "threatening" a racketeering charge, it's highly likely that the AUSA...

It's rarely productive to ask "What if the statute of limitations passes?" in a federal criminal investigation. In this area, federal agents,...

I need it dropped as from a misdemeanor I was told a year. And is a court date needed. The charge is a minor drug charge.

A Columbus attorney can likely help with this. I've obtained similar outcomes for clients in the Dublin Mayor's Court. Please contact me at...

Restitution

It's definitely possible, but the numerous Mayor's Courts around Columbus will handle these situations differently. Contact me at...

Diversion /mayors court

You will benefit by hiring experienced counsel in central Ohio. Mayors Courts in this area vary widely with respect to prosecutors, magistrates,...

You need an experienced federal criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. This period, prior to indictment, is a valuable window of...

Do I need a lawyer present when I go to grand jury I took 4000. from work,

You definitely need counsel. In Ohio, some county prosecutors will send "invitation letters" to targets of criminal investigations, which invite...

Can a cop search me without giving me a reason for pulling me over? can he search a locked glove box?

You've identified an important issue in the case, and you definitely need legal counsel to address it. The propriety of the search will be...