In Ohio is a local government allowed to classify charges differently than is recognized by the state?

Yes, cities can pass ordinances that are identical to state statutes, but with greater penalties. The City of Shaker Heights passed their own...

How is it DV, M-1?

Many people are wrongfully accused of a crime. Some prosecutors overcharge crimes. Domestic violence is a type of crime that has an entire...

I need a attorney who will handle a celexa case suffering from side effects

Most lawyers prefer that you call them first. There are reasons for this that we need not consider now. Document all of your health problems. ...

About a month ago my friend got a job at family dollar she was letting people fill up carts bring them to the counter she would

The statute of limitations on misdemeanors is two years. Felonies are six years. You could be charged criminally at a later time. Find a...

Since all charges are dropped against youth . the only one who can face any consequences is me . shouldn't this be a civil mat

It sounds like you have a very involved battle with the juvenile court and/or domestic relations court. These cases can last years and destroy...

Hello, What is the likelihood of my employer (Macys) pressing charges against me.? I gave someone deep discounts and they found

Sounds like you are confessing to theft. Nothing good can come for you admitting things on-line. It is impossible to read the minds of Macy's...

How do I get charges dropped against my fiancé who was wrongly accused by the police of domestic violence?

Police threaten and intimidate people all the time. The courts even permit police to lie to witnesses and victims to try to elicit information out...

Follow up Question to What Happens Next

You should stay in contact with the prosecutor's office. You will not have to go to court at all if you don't want to -- but you have a legal...

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My ex is a carrier of herpes. i now have the virus. He has known for 10 plus years and didnt tell me. can i press charges?

That is something you could file a police report on. Whether or not the prosecutor would want to advance the case, it's hard to say. However,...

Should I pursue a claim?

You were in a car accident 11 years ago and you are just now considering filing a lawsuit? I cannot think of any potential civil claims you could...