What can I do for a defense against obstructing official business?

First, you should be very careful about admitting things on a public internet board. There isn't much privacy on the internet. Second, you need...

Question about appeal for misdemeanor case that has been going on for almost 9 months

There is probably something going on that you don't understand. Pro se parties usually don't grasp how appellate procedure works -- but...

If you file an appeal for a case you were already sentenced for is it a chance u could get more time than you were already given

If a judge increases a prison sentence after a successful appeal, the courts presume it is retaliation and the increase in sentence is reversed on...

Settlement was paid like current employee

You need a tax attorney or CPA to go over this with you. Settlements are taxed in complicated ways because our tax code is exceedingly...

Cleveland Mayor's Office chime in on the Uber issue and says it does NOT come under the Taxi rules. So why do the PD say it is?

There are two ways to fight laws that you believe are unfair or unconstitutional. One, you could try to political road, e.g. hire a lobbyist to...

This happens more often than people think. Many nursing homes keep patients against their will and/or against the wishes of the guardian or family...

Is there a particular format that court transcripts need to be provided to Ohio Court of Appeals?

Pro se appeals are so difficult to win because it isn't possible to explain in a couple sentences how transcript and transmission of the record...

Can you appeal a civil protection order? Im 19 my ex is 17 her mom filed for protection order. We broke the order were tlkin

You need an legal representation immediately. Too often unrepresented parties end up with a protection order that lacked merit, but was granted...

Can move appellate court to stay a dismissal with an existing appeal pending; and appeal the lower court's denial.

These jurisdictional issues are very complicated and can permanently destroy your case on procedural grounds. You need an experienced appellate...

Could a probation period be appealed or reduced?

It is possible to file a motion to end probation early, which would speed up your eligibility to file a motion to seal the conviction. You should...