I am being charged with forgery I was released on a signature bond but missed my court date how much jail time am I facing???

The lowest level of forgery is a 5th degree felony, which carries up to 6 to 12 months in prison. That doesn't mean you'll get prison, just that...

“if im a passanger in the car with someone who has a quarter ounce of weed will i be charged also?”

It is possible they could try to charge you if they believe you were going to share it or that you both somehow possessed it. It will also be very...

No, they cannot convict you with no proof. The prosecutor will need to show evidence that you committed the hit & run. A successful defense will...

You will be eligible for expungement 1 year after all your court orders are complete. That includes payment of any fines and costs and completion...

I have had an appeal pending in domestic court fir almost a year. I appealed the amount of temporary support awarded.

The appellate process is very slow. After the trial, there will be 30 days to file a notice of appeal. Then the clerk has 40 more days to file...

Drug possession & two paraphernalia charges: profiling and unlawful police stop led to unlawful search and seizure, and arrest

Yes, you may have some chance. From your description, it does sound like you may have some basis to challenge the stop and the search. It is...

What should I do if I have a show of cause hearing in juvenile court? lake county Ohio

I work extensively in that particular court. The Show Cause hearing means there is an allegation that you have not followed a court order. It is...

New years eve shooting (charged with discharging a firearm at or in a habitat or school.) no one was hurt whats the punishment?

He may have been charged under a complicity theory, alleging that he somehow assisted or aided in the act. You would need an attorney to review...

If I am about to turn 18 in a month and I have a open misdemeanor theft charge and possibly a pv for smoking weed dismiss case !

It's too late to say that you didn't actually do it. At this point you need to stop smoking weed, at least while you're on probation. They do have...

My daughter 14 maybe charged aggravated menacing. what defense can be used

Do not make any statements to police or school personnel. If she gets charged, speak with an attorney immediately.