I have a court Thursday for possession of marijuana. It was close to 10 grams in a baggie inside of a cup.Should i get a lawyer?

Yes, you should get a lawyer. Anytime you are going to court you should get a lawyer. It doesn't matter why you are going to court. A marijuana...

Hi I was accused of stealing $170 from my old job, I didnt do this!

You really should get an attorney. Many petty theft cases can be taken care of with pretrial diversion programs, provided there is not a...

How long wouldpossession of 1-10 grams of marijuanna stay on your record (if at all) ?and what would be the full punishment?

Possession of small amounts of marijuana (less than 100 grams) is a minor misdemeanor punishable by a $150 fine. It would also result in a driver's...

If I had a traffic violation that turned into a warrant for failure to appear in court, can I post someone elses bail?

I agree with my colleagues. Any interaction with police or the courts could result in yor arrest. More importantly though, you don't want to wait...

I am being charged with forgery I was released on a signature bond but missed my court date how much jail time am I facing???

You need to get a lawyer and turn yourself in. If you cannot afford a lawyer, go to the public defender and tell them what happened. Hopefully,...

Minor on probation turning 18 in less than two months caught in possession of less than two grams of marijuana.

What is your question? If you're wondering if you can be sent to a juvenile facility, the answer is yes you could be. That will depend on a lot of...

I entered a plea deal and served 150 days for a misdemeanor assault, why does the indictment show up on my background check?

The entire record, including what you were initially charged with and what you were eventually convicted of, shows up. Most employers don't...

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Yes you can sue someone for a false accusation of criminal activity. It would be a separate, civil action. Your most likely potential claims are...

The age of consent in Ohio is 16 but having a sexual relationship with a 16 year old is not a good idea for many other reasons. Her parents can...

My boyfriend went to jail for probation violation hisccourt date is 5/30. Hes been in for over a week. Will he get out?

It's impossible to predict the outcome. There are many factors in play from the nature offense to the judge's personality. Your boyfriend's best...