A child over the age 10 is presumed competent to testify. A child under the age of 10 is presumed incompetent to testify. Ohio's Rules of...

Is it legal to videotape the inside of my house if i have a roommate

You are allowed to videotape your own property. This is quite common in the 21st century. You are probably okay if the camera is on your property...

What kind of lawyer defends against bond forfeiture? How do I find a good one?

Any experienced criminal defense attorney should know how to proceed at a bond forfeiture hearing. Consult with an experienced criminal defense...

Never heard back from AUSA

The federal government moves slowly. Federal investigations move even slower. If you have retained an attorney to represent you during the...

In Ohio.Is it ok to write to a judge or magistrate?

Directly writing to a judge/magistrate is almost always a bad idea. Creates a lot of problems. Giving false testimony could result in a motion...

Are there any Federal, Sate, Local Statutes governing timely filings of a Motion in Limine in a civil case.

It just common law. A motion in limine has no real source of authority other than tradition. Evidentiary rulings during trial, however, is a more...

The state of wisc. issued a "commitment " they also have a governors warrant recieved papres in mail today

I have no idea. You need to find a Wisconsin attorney. Many laws of one state have no parallel in another state. As an Ohio attorney who has...

Don't do anything until you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney. The stakes are too high, you could end up with a manslaughter or...

What are the statues for a rape charge involving an adult and a minor victium..the defendant was charged then arrested and swabb

Twenty years is the statute of limitations for rape under Ohio law.

Can I appeal a guilty plea?

Something isn't right here. It doesn't matter how many charges there were, if the case was placed into diversion, and your completed all terms,...