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In the state of Ohio is there a such thing called a Allied offence when it comes to sentencing or what is a Ally offence?
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Answered on November 08, 2017
Certain offense merge for sentencing purposes, yes. This means you get sentenced on only one of the offenses which merge. Whether or not the...
Can I appeal decision by a cuyahoga county common pleas judge concerning a denied motion hearing for violation of speedy trial ?
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Answered on November 08, 2017
You can't appeal every little thing that doesn't go your way at the trial level at the moment it doesn't go your way. They don't want to send cases...
How long is the statute of limitations on a felony drug case in Ohio ?
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Answered on November 08, 2017
6 years. Speedy trial may be an issue, and usually they do indict faster than 8 months. Now's a good time to get a lawyer involved...
What can I do about a minor misdemeanor traffic violation?
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Answered on November 08, 2017
A traffic violation cannot be expunged. But, is this company aware that minor misdemeanor is our lowest level offense? Speeding, illegal u-turns,...
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Whats my chances of possibly not having to serve jail time?
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Answered on November 02, 2017
Without knowing the judge, it's impossible to say. But, your chances get worse every time. When you steal, and are given a chance, and steal again,...
I was a domestic violence victim and my case was dismissed. Is this common?
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Answered on November 02, 2017
That's remarkably uncommon. Most of the time it's the guy who can't dodge false allegations to save his life. I suspect the prosecutor was young...
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Should I just go to trial for OVI?
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Answered on November 02, 2017
Would a reckless really cost you the job? A reckless is generally a good deal on an OVI. It's not drug or alcohol related and carries 4 points and...
If a lawyer was negligent and unethical in handling my case, do I have to pay the bill?
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Answered on November 02, 2017
Well, if you have a contract I suppose the lawyer could sue you for payment though few of us ever will. For one thing, it's extra work and the...
Do federal authorities like the fbi usually let local authorities handle small cases even when contacted?
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Answered on November 01, 2017
Again? Seriously? No, the FBI generally will not investigate small time stuff. But, if federal investigators are the ones who caught on first,...
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What should I expect to happen?
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Answered on November 01, 2017
It sounds like he plead. That won't help any appeal. It's hard to appeal when you admitted to the offense. Even harder when the sentence isn't a...
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