Discussions with a prosecutor?

There is no law in Ohio forcing a prosecutor to video record his/her discussions with a potential victim or witness. That could be embarrassing...

Can the common pleas court refuse me the right to file a custody case based on past court costs

Many clerk of courts offices illegally refuse to file documents from lawyers. A clerk of courts can refuse to file documents from pro se parties...

Can I refile domestic violence charges after I signed the forms in the PA's office to have them dropped?

It is the prosecutor's decision whether or not to pursue any criminal case. Often, a prosecuting attorney will decide to not pursue a case when...

Government Office Not Complying with FOIA Request?

This isn't a FOIA request, that is only for federal agencies. You are citing an Ohio law. The procedures are different and often citizens make...

Restraining Order

Even though everyone uses the term "restraining orders," there is no such thing in Ohio. There are various protection orders, temporary protection...

Can a medical doctor refuse to release my husbands medical records to another hospital?

Federal law is making medical records more complex and also creating a lot of additional legal problems within the health care community. Having...

I live in the city limits of Barberton and had a pellet gun on the porch unattended and went in the house. The cops showed up

It would be useful to see what Ohio statute or Barberton ordinance you were charged under. A pellet gun is not a "firearm" under Ohio law, but...

Will federal government or immigration office still be able to tell the case was dismissed with no conviction after expungement?

You need to discuss this very carefully with both your criminal defense attorney and your immigration attorney. The intersection of Ohio criminal...

My Constitutional Rights were violated, Felony 5 sent to prison on a bad rent check. Police report had discrepancies, what to do

If you filled out an affidavit of indigence and did not disclose your teacher's salary and the assets of your business, you may have submitted a...

This is just one of countless examples why the legal system is extremely confusing for the non-lawyer to navigate. Some communications could be...