Do I have to testify?

Although the discovery process seems rather incomplete with regard to the State's response, the trial court has the ultimate discretion to allow or...

I need advise for retroactive sex offender laws.

The question of retroactive application of the new sex offender Tier system is now being considered by the Ohio Supreme Court. A number of cases...

Can a criminal case that was dismissed by a county municipal court be re-filed by a mayors court in the same county?

The answer to this question depends on how and why the matter was dismissed. The technical answer is that it can be re-filed in a mayor's court...

A person charged with Felonious Assault which is a second degree felony faces a presumed sentence of incarceration between two to eight years. ...

Under ohio law what crimes will the court grant probation instead of a prison term?

Respectfully, that is a very difficult question to answer without additional information. There are numerous crimes referenced in the Ohio Revised...

If my husband was charged with a felony one with mandatory time, but he wasn't advised it was mandatory time what are his option

It is unfortunate that you and your husband are now in this situation. In answer to your question, a more in-depth investigation would have to be...

Can you just get probation for theft and criminal tools in ohio?

In Ohio, a misdemeanor of the first degree is punishable by up to six months in jail and up to a One thousand dollar fine. There is no mandatory...

Is there a minimum mandatory sentence for Felony of the first degree in Ohio?

It really depends on what the schedule of drug is. For instance, if you are talking about cocaine or heroin, the felony of the first degree would...

2nd Petty theft offense... jail time?

It appears that you have 87 days that the Court can impose in addition to the sentence to be imposed in your most recent case. Of course, it would...

My son was convicted of murder. I need know what types of things are considered new evidence? what shall i look for?.

I am sorry to see that you have not received a response to your question. In any criminal matter, the goal of all parties is to afford the...