If she only served 10 days, she actually plead guilty to a 2nd offense DUI. This can happen even if it is her 3rd offense depending on the...

In Franklin County, felony cases are initially charged in Municipal Court under a CRA case number. At this point, the defendant is generally...

Is it illegal to terminate a persons Leiu Conviction probation then later revoke the termination and charge them with the felony

I believe what you are referring to is Intervention in Lieu of Conviction. With this process, a person is placed into treatment and if they...

Can a "wobbler" be reduced 6 years later?

No, not in Ohio. The term "wobbler" is used primarily in California and refers to specific offenses that can be charged as either a felony or...

There are two types of non-reporting probation in Columbus. One type is when you have a probation officer assigned and you have specific things...

My husbad got caught stealing from a big store more than $ 1000 in wines, my 4 years old was with him.

It is unclear what the amount allegedly taken was. In the header it indicates "more than $1000" and in the text it says "not more than $1000". If...

What is an investigative grand jury ?

Cases such as this (missing persons for several years) often reopen after enough time has passed that the prosecutor can argue that she is dead. ...

I was arrested October 2011 on a felony one drug possesion. There were four people in the house they said they had a complaint

In Franklin County, drug charges are initially charged as a CRA case in Municipal court. You likely were arrested on the CRA case and went to a...

It depends on what the violation is. Judges are more strict about violations involving new charges or absconding (failing to report) than they are...

I have been charged with petty theft M1 first offense how do i keep this off my clean record?

Some courts offer a diversion program that allows you to complete a one-day class about shoplifting and allows you to pay your court costs and the...