Can I request a lawyer of my choice or do I only get the public defender for assistance , if indigent ?

It depends on the Court and the Judge. If you have a conflict with the public defender's office, and are indigent, most courts have a list of...

What can I do if I was notified 10 days before I could appeal federally that my appeal was denied? Am I still able to appeal?

I'm not sure I understand the question. I don't know how your appeal would be "denied" even before you filed it. To the extent it was denied...

Should that be voided? Can I appeal my conviction due to this error?

The important issue is: What does your indictment say? An affidavit, or a police report, witness statement, etc. may have misinformation on it. ...

You have 30 days to file an appeal. If you miss the deadline, you can file a Motion for a Delayed Appeal, but there is no guarantee the Court will...

Will a layout ticket for disorderly conduct from 4 years ago show on job background check in ohio

I'm not sure what a "layout ticket" is. But, I think you have to assume that any ticket, even a parking ticket, is going to show up on a...

Does the the decision in Bodyke 126 Ohio St.3d 266, 2010-Ohio-2424, 933 N.E.2d 753;mean that a sex offender who was

That is an excellent question. And I don't think there is a clear answer. Bodyke basically held that defendants who had already been classified...

You should retain an attorney who is familiar with that court. Generally speaking, a young first offender is not looking at jail time for a minor...

How long do I have to wait to get my record expunged

You have to wait three years from the date you are terminated from probation to file an application to seal a record. As a general matter, you can...

Under Ohio Law, wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle (O.R.C. 4511.203) is a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to six months in...

As a victum of violent crime do i have to go threw years of trial. if i have plans on relocation over seas?

Make sure to contact the prosecutor's office and explain your situation to them, and make sure they always have your current address and phone...