Will I go to jail for possession of drug paraphernalia?

Under Ohio law, possession of drug paraphernalia is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by 90 days in jail, but it is unlikely you would...

What is meant by the term "grandfathered" and who does it apply to?

In the most general sense, "grandfathered" means that a new policy/law will not be applied to people who engaged in the conduct before the new rule...

Paying for a service, service issued a full refund check,due to no services rendered

WIthout knowing any of the details of this transaction, it is difficult to know for certain, but many of these companies have been sanctions for...

You should always include a certification of service just to be safe. Not including a certificate of service could lead the court to strike your...

When reporting a crime to the police, can i record it?

Under Ohio law, it is legal to record all of your conversations without telling the other person; however, you must be present in the conversation....

IF A FEDERAL JUDGE DOES NOT RESPOND.....

If there is a lack of service on the defendant, there isn't much a federal judge -- or a state judge for that matter -- can do. Service of the...

In 2005 I was fired from a job with an insurance company. Do I have a right to sue for wrongful termination

You were fired in 2005 and you want to know if you can file a lawsuit for wrongful termination in 2012? Many employment law claims have two-year...

It might be worth it for you to hire an attorney for an hour consultation to review the contract with you before you get sued for violating the...

Can my attorney hold my discovery and not give it to me when I go to court next week?

Depends on what the discovery is. Some documents may be marked as "counsel only" pursuant to Criminal Rule 16 -- a newly amended rule actually. ...

Is it legal for comments made by Judge to be deleted from transcript after trial????

I have litigated appeals where the record had to be supplemented. I do not know of any legal authority to remove statements from a transcript...