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If a 30yr old man has sex with a girl who's 16 with the legal age of consent being 16 in Ohio will the man be jailed? If she bec
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Answered on February 28, 2015
The age of consent is 16, but an adult who carries on a sexual relationship with a child can still face charges such as contributing to the...
IF ARRESTED ON A FELONY CHARGE BUT CHARGES ARE DROPPED, DISPOSITION*NO ACTION TAKEN, DOES THIS MEAN IM A FELON?
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Answered on February 28, 2015
You should get the record sealed. Unfortunately, like you, many people reading the record don't understand what happened. The words they do...
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My son was stopped for a traffic violation. They found weed in his car. We are waiting on the indictment.
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Answered on February 28, 2015
Most likely he will be indicted. On what charge depends upon how much marijuana, but It's probably going to be a trafficking charge, which can be...
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Can my Boyfriend beat his case
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Answered on February 28, 2015
We cannot predict the outcome, especially on so little information, nor is it ethical for an attorney to promise a certain result.
The...
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What if the Public Defender has a large amount of clients in the same jail and only comes to see you on court dates?
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Answered on February 27, 2015
Unfortunately, if you are dissatisfied with the services of your PD, your only realistic option is to hire your own attorney. PDs carry many more...
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Could this charge be disposed of by a great lawyer.Can lawyer utilize the assistance of victim to definitely accomplish this?
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Answered on February 27, 2015
A lawyer cannot promise you an outcome. That said, you certainly don't want to do this yourself. You need to get a lawyer ASAP.
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I was sentenced to 3 years at30% how much time will I half to serve
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Answered on February 27, 2015
About a year, provided you behave during that time.
Is two weeks before a court date too late to look into a Pre Trial Intervention? If so, would it be possible to reschedule it?
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Answered on February 27, 2015
Court dates can typically be rescheduled if there is a reason to do so by filing a motion for a continuance. Note that the court is not going to be...
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Should I bring an attorney to a university underage drinking preliminary meeting?
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Answered on February 27, 2015
I think it would be a good idea to talk with a local attorney before your meeting just so you understand what is involved. This is probably not a...
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My phone has been confiscated by the police and I was wondering if that is illegal.
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Answered on February 27, 2015
Yes, the police can take your phone when it is evidence in a crime. I would worry more about the drug charges than a cell phone. Get a lawyer ASAP.
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