Do i need a lawyer?

Talk to a lawyer. Drug offenses can disqualify you for financial aid, you need to make sure this isn't going to end your college career. And...

My son was arrested for underage consumption

Depending on what he might have said to the police, this may be a very difficult case for the State to prove because they not only have to prove he...

Can there be a change of venue motion filed for appeals court

No, there is no provision to change the venue of an appeal in Ohio. @BangerterLaw

It's unlikely you'll be arrested at this point, but you can still be charged. @BangerterLaw

The MIranda warnings aren't required until a defendant or juvenile is taken into custody. However, depending on the circumstances of the...

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It will not go away on its own. You will need to apply to have your record sealed, or as it's commonly called, expunged. As of September 28th,...

I live in Ohio and have received my second underage drinking charge is it possible to remove this from my record.

Only the first offense is expungeable. On September 28th SB 337 goes into effect expanding expungement eligibility to 2 misdemeanors or 1...

Can the police/court use what this person said to the cops when asked questions in the police station in court?

An officer should give you the "Miranda" warnings before any interrogation. The way you describe the situation, there may be room for an attorney...

15 year old, no prior record. Ohio. Breaks into house, he knew occupants were not home. What to expect?

It depends on the facts and the prosecutor, but even knowing the occupants were not home he could be facing burglary charges, which are a felony. ...

I was charger with underage consumption and I'm 17 can I get this espounged from my record?

It is completely up to your employer whether it affects your job, but I would be very surprised if you were let go because of a curfew violation. ...