Do I need to plea guilty or non guilty for shoplifting and can you tell me the consequences for both.

Petty Theft is a misdemeanor of the 1st degree, carrying probation up to 180 days in jail. You need to retain an experienced attorney to defend...

Can you get an ovi charge lowered?

There is a great deal more information needed to answer this question. If there was an accident, and someone was injured, you may be dealing with...

What's the worst possible sentence that I could receive?

DO NOT JUST PLEAD GUILTY! The worst is 180 days in jail, highly unlikely as your are pregnant, however, you would still have a misdemeanor 1st...

Can I go to jail or court if am 18 and my girlfriend is 16 if we had sex in Ohio what would happen

As long as it was not coerced and/or you did not provide a drug or intoxicant to the 16 yo, It is not a felony sex crime, unless you were in a...

When i was falsly accused of selling drugs at work

This is an employment law question, will transfer it there.

Will I get charged with possession of paraphernalia even if it wasn't mine but in my car?

Technically, anything found in the vehicle you are driving is your responsibility, however, many cops will use discretion and common sense when...

How to I get out of an ovi when I was not intoxicated or on drugs but got arrested for being tired behind the wheel

Need a little more information. By passed the breath test, do you mean ,000 or something less than ,08? If you had a reading of less than .08,...

What would happen if I have a citation for drug possession and I leave the country?

If you do nothing a warrant will be issued for your arrest, this may actually cause you problems abroad when traveling. You can retain an attorney...

You can retain an attorney to represent you, and you can sign an affidavit for Trial in Absentia, so that he can appear for you. If the Court...

Can a cop search a passenger in a car when they preformed what they said was a "courtesy stop" and not for any traffic violation

There are some valid defenses that may be available to you in this type of situation. However, your premise that you can use the stop of the...