If I am living with someone considered unfit and has an open case with social services can they take my baby away at birth?

I think you would have a good case if children services attempted to file a dependency action, as long as you do a good job of supervision within...

Is a pocket knife considered as a concealed weapon?

Whether it's a concealed weapon depends on whether it's a "deadly weapon", which R.C. 2923.11(A) defines as: "any instrument, device, or thing...

Unfortunately, due to a very bad law (in my opinion) passed by the General Assembly in the 1990's, your former employer is not liable for...

I own a bar and a local Judge in court said "only thing that comes out of business name is dui's and std's". Can I sue her?

If the judge made the comments in open court, unfortunately she may be cloaked in judicial immunity (even if you can find a lawyer to sue a judge,...

Can a landlord put me out in 24 hours if i pay rent to a tenant ?

In theory, if your name is not on the lease, although you have a sympathetic story, you are a tenant at-will and the landlord would be within his...

In civil case, if jury reaches a verdict is it either in favor of plaintiff or defendant ?

A jury verdict can be either for the defendant or the plaintiff. A 3/4 majority of a panel of 8 (i.e., 6) is required to reach a verdict. If...

A contempt of visitation charge has been filed ,what am i looking at?fines?court?how can i find out the details?

I'm surprised the father was able to convince the police to intervene. This I'm sure was traumatic for everyone involved, when the father's remedy...

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Which U.S. Constitutional Amendment provides for due process of Law ?

I agree with attorney Bahr. I wish to add that, historically, the Fifth Amendment contains a Due Process Clause, but it applied only to the...

Yes, in a civil case, a plaintiff can appeal erroneous rulings of the court which adversely affected the outcome. In a criminal case, a verdict...

If the defendant is found guilty in a $10,000 theft civil case , is jail time likely?

Theft of $10,000 is a fourth degree felony (F4), so it is NOT subject to a presumption in favor of prison. Particularly in light of recent House...