Should I get legal reposition on a case?

Yes, you should definitely have an attorney for this. If you’re unable to afford one, you have the right to ask for court appointed counsel.

Is it common for police to issue an arrest warrant for a 2nd degree misdemeanor?

That’s a bit odd—citing someone and then later returning with a warrant to arrest them on a misdemeanor— and does raise concerns that the police...

You should assume DHS will see everything. Honesty is a big deal. It may not seem that way from your perspective but it is. Diversion programs are...

Can I get an arson case espunged?

If you were actually convicted of arson, no. If you wound up pleading down, perhaps. A lawyer needs to review your docket.

Judicial release is early release granted by the judge, which an inmate can request. He made a request. It was denied.

The court really has no legal authority to order a drug test during an expungement hearing. But, the judge can also deny an expungement for no...

Did Congress passed a a law that gives drug dealers a chance to get out early even if it's mandatory time

That sounds like a state prosecution and sentence. Congress has no authority to change Ohio’s sentencing laws.

Yes, they can, and probably will drug test you while you’re on probation.

What does it mean to have a pretrial contd for a plea negotiation ?

Pre-trials are meeting between your lawyer and the prosecutor during which they exchange evidence and attempt to negotiate a plea to end the case...

Will my license get suspended if I passed a stopped school bus?

Even if they do suspend your license, you can ask the court for limited driving privileges for work and school. Such requests are routinely granted...