Should I retain an attorney?

You should probably at least sit down and talk with one in private to see what, if anything, was done improperly by police and whether or not there...

Will a store except items back that was stolen from them, or do they just want the resitution?

I think you should get an attorney. If you return the items without some sort of agreement in place, you've basically provided a confession. You...

Do I have to disclose a sealed record on a permit application in the state of Ohio?

You may need to disclose this on such an application. In general, schools are in a class of employers who can see past the standard record sealing...

What laws do i need to know if i keep a folding knife in the car?

This shouldn't be a problem, as long as the purpose of the knife is for escape in the case of a crash. It sounds like you intend a knife that is...

I was not prostituting in any form as I looked up definition, I do not have an escorting license, didn't know i needed

Prostitution in Ohio is the exchange of sexual activity for money or other valuables whether paid to the alleged prostitute or another. Sexual...

I'm not sure anyone keeps these statistics. Most appeals are a long shot. The party appealing generally does not win. Having worked at an appellate...

Felony and Nursing

This is entirely up to the Board. It sounds like you handled it correctly. I hope your statement accepted responsibility and indicated you...

What is the punishment for a 26 year old with no prior record, who committed robbery at a store with a pistol?

Armed robbery is an extremely serious crime. Regardless of the evidence against him, he needs a lawyer to try to work something out. Some quick...

What does it mean if u get a detainer from prison while u are in rehab

It means that they will take him into custody when he gets out of rehab. He should be working with an attorney. If he isn't. Get one.

Can I legally be convicted for a crime that had not occurred on the date testified to by all of the state's witnesses?

This sounds like an issue for an appeal, not so much the wrong date thing, but the misconduct of the solicitor and potentially of other witnesses....