What should I do if I got caught shoplifting less than $50 of merchandise?

You should hire an attorney. There are often ways to avoid conviction through some form of diversion on a first offense theft even if you're...

Yes, the verdict has to be unanimous in any criminal case. Considering the nature of the offense, you really need to get an attorney.

It is always better to get a lawyer whether you plan on "fighting" the charge or not.

Would it be beneficial to write the judge/prosecutor asking to give my ex a long sentence?

I don't think the judge is going to pay much attention to what an ex who is not a victim wants to say. Let him hit bottom in his own. It sounds...

Question my grand daughters mother is 15 she is dating a 20 yr old is that legal? I live in columbus ohio

Call the police. Show them what you've found. If he's the father a child born by an underage girl, he is a load of trouble.

How does ohio usually consider petty theft serious or minor

Petty theft is a first degree misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. There is no minimum. The best...

House bill 86

The Spec still carries up to five years. To be sure whether or not you were sentenced within the law, you would need to have an attorney review...

I live in Ohio and im 17 i turn 18 in five months and on my birthday i plan to move out. Ill still be a senior will i be able to

When you turn 18, you will be an adult as far as the law is concerned. You can do whatever you like.

What is confusion of identity with an eyewitness? and why would they call a witness that stated specifically they werent there?

Your question is not clear at all. Who knows why the prosecutor wants your testimony. Perhaps your husband is planning an alibi defense claiming he...

How long do I have to press charges against someone who sexually assaulted me.

Check with a Texas attorney, but I don't think Texas has a statute of limitations on sexual assault. ...