How do I get my record sealed in Ohio?

Mr. Beck is correct. For a misdemeanor, you must wait one year from your last court involvement (in other words, a year after you got off...

What happens in a criminal court after one takes the alford plea?

At the end of the day, an Alford plea is still a plea of guilty. The case will progress just like after any other guilty plea. The next court...

Do I need an attorney? Why did the judge not accept my plea of no contest?

You can't accidentally commit the crime of theft. It sounds like you may have a defense to the charge, and the judge may have also thought you...

Was recentley charged with theft/shoptlifting with a couple of people. I didnt steal anything but police officer told me,,

If you assisted or encouraged the person committing the theft then you could be charged as if you committed the theft yourself. This is known as...

Payday loan collections on "hot check"

This is a scam. I have had clients with the same question and when I call the company to verify and let them know I am an attorney the client never...

It will stay on your record forever unless you get it expunged or pardoned. If it is your first or second offense you will be able to apply to...

My brother in law has been arrested for rape of his 11 yr old step daughter. How is this possible with no evidence?

All that is necessary to charge a person is what's known as "probably cause", which is a very low standard. He needs to get an attorney...

That's 3 days of work, and you have 7 days to do it. So do it. If for some reason you're not going to make it, notify the court *ahead of time*...

What exactly is a criminal defense attorney?

We defend the rights of those accused of crimes, protect both the innocent and the guilty from overreaching and abuse of power by cops, prosecutors...

Is there a statue of limitations on forgery of a 401, ira those kind of documents as a 17 yr old & now a 27 yr old adult?

Because you were under 18 the charge would have been in juvenile court, and juvenile court loses jurisdiction once you turn 21. It is possible you...