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I have two fifth degree felonies. Theft and Possession of Controlled Substance. Can I get my gun rights restored?
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Answered on July 16, 2014
You can apply to have your right restored under http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2923.14 There no guarantee the application will be granted but you stand...
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Should I go in with a no contest plea and request diversion? Do I need a lawyer, or can I do this myself? Court date is Friday!!
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Answered on July 15, 2014
You absolutely should get an attorney. While they call it petty theft, the consequences are not petty: 180 days and $1,000 max. Plus, a theft...
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How do i get my 17 yr old son into a residential.. He is extremely violent stabbed me injured me and threatens to kill me
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Answered on July 15, 2014
Compassion for your children sometimes means tough love. This is that time. Call the police. Report his behavior. Yes, he will get in lots of...
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Can i get a concealed carry in ohio
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Answered on July 15, 2014
You are eligible, but the sheriff could deny the permit as granting it is within his discretion. I strongly suggest you get these records sealed....
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How can I not have this on my record?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
A driving record cannot be sealed in Ohio. If you want to avoid a moving violation, or perhaps the violation altogether, hire an attorney to help...
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Can there be guns in the home if I am a convicted felon?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
Under no circumstances should you have access to firearms. The statute states you cannot acquire, have, carry, or use a firearm. Thus, so long as...
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My husband has been charged with an F 2 with a mandatory sentence of 2 years. Can he motion to have the sentence reduced?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
An F-2 is a serious matter. Your husband needs an attorney. If he pleads to or is otherwise found guilty of a crime that carries a mandatory...
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Can i get probation for a first time charge for child endanger if i never been in trouble at all.
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Answered on July 15, 2014
It's possible. You will likley need an attorney to help you negotiate a deal for probation, if it is possible. Both offenses you list have a wide...
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Just got my 4th DUI in Colorado the one before this incident was in march 2006. What kind of punishment am I looking at?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
I agree with my colleagues. You could easily be sentenced to jail for this. It sound like its still a misdemeanor with a 180 day max, but I...
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Is there anyway to expunge 3 petty theft charges? One was for $5, second was $27, third $8.
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Answered on July 15, 2014
Generally, you can't get three, but there is a provision allowing you to count a series of incidents happening in a three month period and fitting...
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