Do I need a lawyer?

Yes, you should have an attorney to help you with this matter. The maximum penalty for a Misdemeanor of the first degree is $1000 fine and 6...

What happens if you are ordered to serve time in jail but never report to the jail for the scheduled times?

It is likely a warrant has been issued for his arrest he should contact his attorney to discuss turning him in and his options. The judge can...

I have a felony 5 marijuana possession in Ohio...how long do they have to indict me

The statute of limitations is 6 years. You should contact a local attorney.

Can a person be charged with crime if they lied to get a person arrested for domestic violence and its now 7 months later.

Yes, she could be charged with falsification and the statute of limitations is 2 years. However, the decision on whether or not to file charges is...

Can you only expunge a felony one time in Ohio. Felony was a F5 possession.

Under current law you cannot have the second felony expunged.

You can look on Avvo under find a lawyer and/or contact the local bar association. You really should have an attorney represent you in this...

It usually means no charges will be filed. However, each department functions different and may uses different terms. You can check the court's...

I need information on record expungment and record sealing In summit county ohio.

It is not clear how many convictions you have and what levels they are . You are eligible for sealing if you have two misdemeanor convictions or...

If I go to the DMV to get an ID and I have a warrant for failure to appear for driving will I get arrested??

They do not have to drop the charges because of your failure to appear. Contact an attorney and deal with your case, it does not go away just...

Should I fight this traffic ticket?

You should consult with a local attorney to discuss your options. Many factors can come into play such as did you have insurance (I hope you did),...