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I got charged with a 2nd degree misdermeanor for carry concealed. It was a pocket knife. What am I facing?
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Answered on January 26, 2015
The maximum sentence for a second degree misdemeanor is 90 days in jail and a $750 fine. These are maximums and I would not expect that for a first...
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Do you have the right to obtain a copy of a report filed against you?
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Answered on January 26, 2015
A police report should be a public record. Typically, you can obtain it if you go to the law enforcement agency that took the report. Good luck!
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Do police reports appear on nationwide police database or only locally ?
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Answered on January 26, 2015
It is difficult to say. Traditionally, criminal records have been rather decentralized, and not all gathered in one central database. However, that...
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My husband was at his sentencing hearing, but the judge ordered him remanded to jail until a drug evaluation could be completed
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Answered on January 21, 2015
Since he has already been convicted, he can be held for the maximum sentence that he was convicted of. I'm not saying that will happen, but it is...
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Looking for an attorney that can assist with filing an executive pardon in Ohio.
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Answered on January 13, 2015
I am sure several attorneys on Avvo could assist you with this. Have you considered whether you may be able to seal these convictions instead of...
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What happens if the exculpatory witness is found to have been suppressed by the police
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Answered on January 12, 2015
Well, if the case is scheduled for trial, then have your attorney subpoena the witness for testimony at trial. If this is a post-conviction issue,...
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Charged with prostitution, case dismissed. Possible to remove from court docket searches?
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Answered on January 10, 2015
Yes, dismissals can and should be sealed. Contact a local attorney or the court you were charged in to pursue this further. I would agree a charge...
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I did not commit this crime. should I plead guilty to get charges dropped to a misdameaner if I am innocent.
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Answered on January 09, 2015
You must make this decision with consultation from your attorney. I am sure your attorney will review the strength of the State's evidence with...
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Less than 100grams of marijuana possesion.
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Answered on January 09, 2015
As already mentioned by other attorneys, the loss of an operator's license and other collateral consequences can be far more serious and...
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In the Ohio appellate court...
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Answered on January 07, 2015
The court is not required in a civil matter to prepare a written transcript. It is your responsibility to take the court's audio recording and to...
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