Will I need a lawyer?

Yes, you almost always have a better chance of achieving your goals in a criminal case if you have a good lawyer.

In OHIO when is a person considered under "arrest"?

You were arrested, and there must have been probable cause for that arrest, or else it was unlawful. Talk to a lawyer about your options for...

What is the penalty for misdemeanor of the 4th degree if you are on probation when it happens?

The maximum penalty for most M4s is 30 days jail and $250 fine. The penalty for a probation violation depends on the underlying conviction that...

Will I be in jail??

Hire a good local attorney. There is still a good chance that jail can be avoided, depending on what Court you are in.

If I was to go back to Ohio and turn myself in...what am I possibly looking at?

Hire a lawyer. He or she can likely get the warrant withdrawn and negotiate something you can live with.

NY legal rights?

If the landlord isn't budging, you can sue for the return of the papers.

What can I do to get in the least amount of trouble as possible?

Hire a local attorney who is familiar with that court, and you will get in the least amount of trouble possible.

What is my sentence going to look like and should I get a lawyer for it? Is there a chance a lawyer will lessen it? To what?

You should get a lawyer, and he or she will help you answer your other questions. The answers to such questions depend on the unique facts of your...

Can I take the suspect to small claims court or how does that work?

Tell the prosecutor that you would like the Judge in the criminal case to order restitution of the price of your damage. Most judges will order...

Many courts offer some sort of diversion program for first-offender, petty theft cases. Hire a local attorney, and he or she can tell you how your...