M-1 crimes are punishable by a maximum of 180 days in jail and $1000 dollar fine. Your boyfriend most likely will not get the maximums, but...

Pre-trial concern

You always have the right to counsel. If you have already applied for a Pd, they may be at your pretrial. If not, it is reasonable to ask to judge...

Depending on the backlog it can take weeks to months. If there is a possibility you know the substance could come up as an illegal one, it is a...

You do need to turn yourself in. Despite your case being old, it sounds like you should hire an attorney to help you through the process. There is...

I lied and had my fiance arrested for domestic violence because I thought he was cheating. What do I do now

You need to continue to go to the prosecutor and ask for charges to be dropped. You do need to know that you face exposure for possibly filing a...

It is always your right to go to trial on a criminal charge. If you do not feel confident in your appointed attorney, then you need to hire...

Can the victim get a no contact order dropped?

I agree you can speak to the prosecutor and tell him what you want. Do not contact your girlfriend until her case is over, or else the state could...

Are police reports admissible to show that the victim has filed domestic violence charges on others in the past?

There would be challenges to admitting that evidence in court. However an attorney skilled in domestic violence cases could possibly get that...

If I dont show up for court ordered rehab and violate my parole what could happen even though I have done all my jail time?

Even if you have done all of the jail time with your offense, you could get at least 30 days jail on a contempt. Having a lawyer would be in your...

Age of child(ren) left alone in home while mother does errands?

There is no set age in ohio. However the Red Cross recommends 11. If you call child services, they have discretion on whether they believe there...