Rules of a 90 day trial

Speedy trial is far and away the most misunderstood statute by defendants and lay people because it is rife with exceptions. People forget about...

How long does it take to rule on bail for appeal after filing?

There is no set time limit, but the trial judge should rule on it fairly quickly, perhaps two weeks at the latest. If it's much later than that,...

He sounds like a lousy excuse for a guardian ad litem, not to mention costing you potentially more legal fees to hire an attorney for your son. ...

Great question. I don't favor corporal punishment myself, but for those who do support it, your daughter would be the poster child for it. You...

My daughters mother is having tons of issues with my daughter and wants sign all rights over to me where and what do we do?

In Ohio, you can't just "sign away all rights" to the other parent. However, there is a way of going about it. You can file a motion for...

What are my rights as the parent with child protective services

The state would have to prove the allegations by clear and convincing evidence. You need to hire legal counsel soon, to prevent the state from...

Someone that assaulted me called the cops after I walked away I did not hit them or even touch them before or after

I'm always of the opinion that if you did nothing wrong, go to trial. Your prior assault can't be used against you at trial, because that would...

A felony charge of obstructing justice reduced to a misdemeanor. back ground check a felony.

You can't get it sealed because you were convicted, though you are eligible for expungement if that's what you mean. I'm not sure what you mean by...

If no offense is indicated at all, it may have been your lucky day because the citation is subject to dismissal. The prosecutor may ask to amend...

My boyfriend was arrested - charged with resisting arrest. He has court 4/8 and doesn't know how to plead.

He should plead not guilty. Although the statute requires only recklessness as an element, the officer must first clearly state he is a police...