What will an appellate court usually do if it finds that the trial court made a harmless mistake?

It depends on the specific error. Certain errors just cannot be made whether they turn out to be "harmless" or not - for example, denying a...

What am i obligated to do when a police officer pulles me over?

You have to provide your name, address, date of birth, driver's license and proof of insurance. You do not have to answer his questions and you do...

Since the passing of HB524 in OH, can a person with a felony and DUI have the felony expunged or sealed?

HB 524 was passed by the Ohio Senate as SB 337, and goes into effect on September 28th of this year. The expanded eligibility should allow you to...

Can i get my case dismissed due to an officer not collecting excupatory evidence

If the driver took off and never came back there will be no "victim," no evidence of the mischief and the State shouldn't be able to prove its...

Is this my first or second ovi?

If you are convicted of this OVI it will be considered to be your first OVI conviction. That is one of the benefits of your prior reduction. That...

My boyfriend and I were supposed to get married and we recently got charges will it make a difference.

They cannot say you can't get married because of your criminal charges. However, as my colleague mentioned, if one or both of you are in jail then...

I had an old misdemeanor shoplifting conviction expunged. Do I answer yes or no on job applications for convictions?

You can honestly and legally answer "no," that you have never been convicted. That is indeed the point of the expungement. The FBI background...

Hello. If a crime is commited while out of state on vacation, do I have to report in that state or can I report in my home state

You will need to report it in the state and county where it occurred. @BangerterLaw www.bangerterlaw.com

Son of 21 yrs of age was called from Utah Sherrifs asking if I abused him saying they are investigating charges.

Do not speak to any law enforcement without consulting an attorney. If you do get charged with a crime in Utah, you will need a lawyer licensed in...

She must file a Notice of Appeal within 30 days because that is the deadline specified in the Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure. If you miss the...