Petty theft is a first degree misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 180 days and a maximum fine of $1,000. You will also likely be receiving a...

I wrecked a motorcycle in May. The arresting office gave me a field soberity pen test after I told him I had no helmet on.

There's not a lot you can do here. The cop did arrested you on suspicion of DUI. Once your in handcuffs and taken to the station there's no doubt...

Have the police asked me to commit a crime? Possession of child pornography/invasion of privacy?

I agree with my colleagues. This is a risky situation for you. The laws against possessing child pornography are strict and the sentences are...

Misdemeanor sentencing?

Whether people convicted of non-violent misdemeanors are sentenced to jail time is largely a function of which municipal court and which judge does...

I have a felonious assault on my record. Can I marry someone in the military and without him getting into trouble

Your conviction should have absolutely no effect on your spouse. It may raise questions if your spouse needs a top security clearance, but...

Can the bond commissioner be contacted by a family member prior to arraignment

I would not suggest you try and contact the bond commissioner. It's unlikely he or she will want to talk to you and it could make things worse....

My 13yr old has no prior convictions has been charged with 2nd degree felonious assualt with a deadly weapon if get attorney

This is a very serious charge. Your 13 year of needs to have a lawyer looking into this immediately. The magistrate outline the possible...

Need a criminal lawyer for a felony shoplifting charge.

Call some lawyers to discuss the matter privately. Most criminal defense work is done a flat fee basis. Pricing varies widely and not always with...

What is the Ohio revised code say for posession of 12 grams of heroin and 29 ecstasy pills.

Possession of heroin in that amount is a felony of the second degree carrying a mandatory prison term of 2-8 years under 2925.11(C)(6)(d) and...

Do i qualify for certificate of relief by courts for stna employment?

Yes,a CQE could remove the collateral consequences of your conviction. Your problem relates primarily to http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3701-13-05...