Will my truancy charges be dropped?

Whether or not your charges will be dismissed depends on the court and the prosecutor. Your attorney should know more about your specific...

A restitution hearing is typically used to determine the amount of restitution as well as if the payments are being made and if not how to remedy...

I work for the postoffice I was in an accident while on duty when a person hit me with no insurance

You can file a civil suit against them for the accident. You may be able to get a judgment but then collecting on the judgment becomes more...

Can a child, 12, living in Ohio, make a decision that he doesn't want to see his mother for her scheduled summer visitation?

Although the minor child's desires may be considered by the court they are certainly not the be all end all to the issue. I would suggest...

In Ohio, can individuals be arrested for open containers during a speeding stop?

Open container of a soda can is not a charge at all. However, open container in a motor vehicle with the container being alcohol is a fourth...

Do I have any legal recourse against an apartment complex that denied my application based on an expunged charge?

An apartment can refuse to rent to you for any reason except for a protected reason. Protected reasons are race, gender, and disabliity and a few...

What recourse do I have if my attorney waives my right to a speedy trial against my wishes,without even consulting me?

Your review of the OSBA website is inaccurate. An attorney can waive your right to a speedy trial without your consent and can request a...

Expungement

The victim advocate or prosecutor may contact the alleged victim to get their input on whether to object to the expungement. That does not mean...

I was sentenced to twenty one months in prison but served twenty six months. Was my constitutional rights violated?

I strongly suggest you consult with an attorney who can review what your sentence was and what you were serving local time on. It is impossible to...

Can a charge of child neglect vary from state to state

Laws vary from state to state. Your post is not clear as to whether this is a criminal charge or a negelct dependency case. It sounds like it...