Why do I need an appeallate attorney versus my attorney to appeal my case? He knows my case, a new attorney doesn't.

A brand new attorney for the appeal is always a good idea, for a couple of reasons. One, the appellate attorney needs to make an objective...

How long on judicial approval/denial in cuyahoga county

It doesn't mean you won't get it. It just needs to be scheduled for a hearing. You can ask your attorney to check with Judge Gaul's bailiff, but...

Received a (Affirmed) decision/ Criminal appeal/ Not happy with the decision would like to appeal further to the supreme court.

A further appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court is a discretionary appeal (meaning, the court doesn't have to hear the appeal), and must be filed within...

I am looking for an aggressive lawyer...just lost appeal in Dayton Ohio. Serving a 2 year sentence in London for possession..

You won't get any arrogance or jokes from me. However, having lost his direct appeal, the reality is, your boyfriend's options may be limited at...

I can only speak about Franklin County, but here, motions for bond reduction are heard pretty promptly, within 7-10 days after filing. You should...

Can you file a motion to withdrawal a plea after conviction?

It's difficult, but possible. You are also aided by a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year, Lafler v. Cooper, which held that bad plea-bargaining...

When should you fire your lawyer?

This sounds like a disciplinary issue, and if you gave him money, even a possible police matter. To begin however, you can fire a lawyer any...

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Do I have to give a birthday present back to my boyfriend when we split up. It was not a engagement ring an it's not paid off.

While there is case law that in some circumstances an engagement ring must be returned if the wedding is called off, this was just a birthday...

Vacating Charges In Ohio

What you're referring to is, Ohio Senate Bill 337. However, I agree with the judge that there is no provision in the law for a "vacation" of the...

Is there a better outcome for my misdemeanor in petty theft or is my current lawyer settling for what is easiest?

It's hard to tell, and it depends on the judge, the jurisdiction, and especially the prosecutor. That's not a cop-out to your question, it really...