Should I take a polygraph

DO NOT take the polygraph. The results are highly unreliable and in many states the results of such tests are inadmissible at trial unless the...

How much trouble can I get in for hitting someone that's beating my sister

As others have mentioned, defense of others has limitations and you are only allowed to exercise the force necessary to repel the attack. Beating...

Is property damage not considered a criminal offense?

In my opinion, they could certainly bring charges. Criminal damaging and perhaps a theft charge. While he may have had permission to move the...

Can I fight a ovi charge when officer had me blow into bac machine with my dentures in

Sounds like there may be several grounds on which to challenge the arrest, and potentially the results of the BAC. You will want to consult with an...

If a minor is cited for UAC and then later it is deemed the entry was illegal is the record cleared for the minor?

If the search of the home is deemed illegal, then any evidence obtained from the illegal search could be inadmissible at trial and destroy the...

Possession of controlled substance 3.14g but charged with less than 1g. Is that grounds for dismissal or just lucky?

The fact that you were undercharged is not grounds for dismissal, and the amount can always be amended. Depending on the controlled substance...

I have a public defender and he is not talking to me what should i do?

Hopefully the two of you had some talk about what the range of penalties would be and what the prosecutor would be recommending before entering...

Is your 4th DUI in 7 years considered a felony? What is likely to happen?

From what you are saying, it appears that this is his 3rd in 6, but 4th lifetime. Luckily, the offense is still a misdemeanor. But the...

Will I be thrown in jail for a 4th degree traffic misdemenor?

Those are the maximum penalties in Ohio on an M4 category offense. You can receive both, or neither. The circumstances of your particular case and...

Depends on the rules of the particular probation department and any additional conditions of your probation imposed by the Court. If abstinence...