Felony Assault 2 Charge for 1st time offender, took a plea & just went to referred Probation-PSI. What are chances of Probation

It's understandable that you would be scared for your friend. This is a scary time. Without knowing more about your case, it's hard to say one way...

How long after being sentenced can I fill for an appeal in Ohio, on a felony case that I accepted a plea bargain on?

Where a person accepts a plea, his or her grounds for appeal are much more limited than if he or she had gotten convicted. Anybody considering an...

Pulled over for DUI but I dont think the police had a right to stop me

If police do not have the right to stop a vehicle, then any evidence obtained as a result of the unlawful stop can be suppressed, including the...

Charged with my first ovi in 7 years in ohio.

If a person refuses a breath test after being arrested for OVI, any previous conviction within 20 years can be considered for purposes of enhancing...

I just got an ovi , my first one in seven years. I refused the breath test. Is this still considered my first one?I live in ohio

If a person refuses a breath test, then any prior OVI in the last 20 years is fair game for increasing the minimum mandatory jail sentences. You...

I agree. A "ticket" for underage drinking can carry stiff penalties, including a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 180 days in jail. Diversion is...

Probation violation in oh for a 19 year old

Any time a person violates a term of probation, the judge has the ability to impose the remainder of the suspended sentence. The judge can also...

What you need to do is hire an attorney to attend your probation violation with you. Your attorney can work with you to explain your circumstances...

How do i go about trying to get my boyfriend out of jail? who do i talk to and what do i ask?

First, your boyfriend needs to speak with a good attorney about his case. You can get a person out of jail by "bailing him out," or paying 10% of...

I have a felony conviction for Arson IV. If I get it pardoned in ohio and apply for nursing jobs do i have to disclose it?

Yes. Pardons don't seal the record or "undo" the conviction. They only excuse the punishment. The offense will still be on your record. That being...