Im in court right now witha 5th degree felony how much time can i spend in jail

A 5th Degree Felony in Ohio carries a potential prison sentence of 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 months.

If you are detained for shoplifting and ask to sign a civil demand letter and let go can they pursue criminal charges too,

Yes. One's consent to pay the merchant money will have no impact on a criminal case. Make sure you consult an attorney to discuss how this may...

The best thing to do is to consult with your bankruptcy lawyer on this issue.

Can probation be revoked before outcome of new criminal charges that created the violation?

Absolutely. However, its important to have an understanding how the Judge/Court handles revocation cases. Often, the revocation is in the same...

I got a ticket for public urination in oxford ohio can i just pay the fine or does more need to be done?

Most of the time, those tickets can be taken care of by submitting payment on or before the court date. However, take a look at the ticket and...

I was arrested for my first dui. I refused to blow. whats worst case scenerio?

Certainly there needs to be a review of all the facts in the case. Also, it depends on the jurisdiction you received the citation. Some courts...

What happens if I lied and made a false police report about bein the victim of dv??

You certainly open yourself up to a criminal charge by filing a false police report. The best advice is to contact a lawyer in your area to...

I need to get a continuance on a sentencing date tomorow for a p.v

You need to have your lawyer request a continuance with the Court. Success for your request will be dependent on the violation, the reasons for...

Can a court enter a plea of not guilty for you when you asked for a continuence?

Many of the Municipal Courts in Montgomery County will enter pleas of "not guilty" on your behalf. Often times the courts will allow you the...

Yes. charges can be added after an indictment has been issued. This may require the Prosecutor to have the additional charges heard by the Grand...