My friend has a probation violation and the sheriff has been trying to serve him a protection order can they take him to jail?

Yes. There is probably a warrant and so he could be arrested by any law enforcement officer he comes into contact with.

Do we need a lawyer for juvenile court?

It's a good idea to get a lawyer when dealing with any court for any reason.

Use the find lawyer tab above, if you want someone local. Keep in mind that appeals can be done by any attorney in the state. Don't decide not to...

How if any can a sex offender protect himself from being falsely accused of a sex crime once he is released?

It certainly makes it more like that the police will blindly believe any future accuser. But, I don't think it makes it more likely that someone...

Is it possible that the police can raid my house because they cannot serve the protection order?

A protection order is not a warrant. So, no, they cannot "raid" your house to serve it. The fact that you ask the question raises concerns about...

I means they've sent him to the stark county jail likely to face the new charge in stark county common pleas court.

If you were never convicted of an offense, it really shouldn't be a problem. Get the record sealed.

If you are convicted of a felony theft, it can be expunged 3 years after you've completed your sentence, provided you are otherwise eligible (not...

IF the judge made a mistake on the warrant as far as the time would the warrant still be valid?

You really need to have an attorney look at the warrant and supporting affidavit and investigate the facts and circumstances to determine whether a...

It really depends which court and what he's in for. If it's a new offense, he will likely be arraigned in the next day or two. The law requires he...