Can I withdraw a complaint or wish to no longer be involved?

Mr. Ross is correct. In a criminal case, the plaintiff is the "State of Ohio" not the victim. The victim can express their interests to the...

Is is possible to ask a judge to dismiss part of fine?

Ohio law permits a judge to waive court costs in very limited situations. You could file a motion to waive court costs and also for community...

I need to know what the statue of limitations are for rape in the state of Ohio?

In Ohio, the statute of limitations is general 20 years. These type of cases are very serious. A defendant can be convicted solely on the word of...

My son is on probation for a misdemeanor charge and recently got caught with a hand gun in his vehicle unloaded how much trouble

These are the questions that lawyers have to make a lot of assumptions. I assume that your son is an adult (18 years old or over) and not in...

Why can one court give everyone max fines while another give minimums

That is called "judicial discretion," the judge at sentencing has an opportunity to examine the defendant's record, listen to any mitigating...

I HAVE A CASE IN COURT NOW THAT WAS PREVIOUS DISMISSED...LAWYER APPEALLED SO CASE WAS REVERSE AND REMANDED.. NOW MY LAWYER WANTS

In Ohio, the state courts permit one opportunity to dismiss and refile a civil suit, but the timing on how this works can be complicated. If the...

Will it go on my record for a first time charge of misdemeanor.

Ohio has a statute that allows for "civil recovery" for shoplifters. Basically, it allows the merchant to impose a "non-court" fine for theft. ...

Will police officers show up for a pre trial if they are subpoenaed?

Police are supposed to honor subpoenas just like any other witness. Unfortunately, I have seen dozens of examples where police officers were...

Physical control is a lesser offense than an OVI/DUI. It is actually a traffic conviction. Traffic convictions cannot be expunged/sealed. In...

Son in dirt bike accident on private property - week later went to emergency room - police charged him with failing to report

I would like to see the statute he is charged with, is it Title 45? If it is leaving the scene of an accident, there is an affirmative defense of...