I got arrested for the first time ever for shoplifting 265.00 worth of merchandise do I need a lawyer?

You will need to tell the Judge that you were not able to obtain counsel in the time allowed and why. Ask for additional time. If the Judge will...

If you have a misdemeanor for "personal control" ( in Ohio) and failure to appear to court what will happen

I am not certain I can fully answer your question as written. I am not familiar with a misdemeanor called "personal control" in Ohio. Do you mean...

Will I get jail time for parole violation first time.

Every Judge and every jurisdiction is different. Some Judges will place you back on probation and extend the time you spend on probation. Other...

2913.02 theft

The State will be required to prove "purpose to deprive." It is an element of the offense and the State MUST prove all elements.

A first ever, low tier, OVI in Ohio is punishable with 3 days mandatory in jail or a program. The maximum jail time allowed on a first is 6...

What happens if a c.i refuses to testify in the drug buy case he busted

If you refuse to testify, it is likely that the prosecutors will attempt to void any deal you made with them.

I missed my Court date yesterday because I got stuck on the free way I got Court for driving with no license & Speedin

Hire a good attorney. That attorney should be able to get the warrant, if any, recalled and a new date set.

Can I apply citizenship after I live 5 years in America. But I got minor OVI .. I am very very afraid I can't get approved.

If you apply for citizenship and have nothing else on your record after 5 years, the OVI should not keep you from getting citizenship. If there are...

I haven't spoken to my probation officer since August, she told me I was on the line for a violation, and I don't know what to.

Call your probation officer and speaker with her. You are required by law to do all the things she asks you to do. Do not violate because it could...

In 1999 I put a check in my account that was not good. I ended to moving to another state. A warrant was issued. Does it expire

The warrant will not expire. You MUST deal with the case. Call a lawyer and have him/her see if he/she can get the warrant recalled and the matter...