Should a parent be contacted when police are questioning a minor at school?

A juvenile has a right to counsel not a right to a parent. If your child is charged or school discipline is attempted she may have some arguments...

What will happen?

Theft carries up to 180 days in jail and a $1000 fine. It can also prohibit you from working in certain career fields and getting certain...

The prosecutor's often subpoena everyone whose name appears in the police report. This does not mean they will use you as a witness. Your...

The simple answer is because the law states they can't. The more in depth opinion is that it is because the public has an unfounded fear of...

I received in OVI in Marion county (Ohio). Is pleading it down to another violation at all possible?

It is impossible to answer whether a reduction is possible without reviewing the police report, the cruiser video, and performing a full analysis...

What is the minimum age a child can watch other children in the state of Ohio?

There is no minimum age but I have seen many people charged with Child Endangering in the same situation. I suggest not doing this. Attorney...

If I sent information about someone's pending drug/weapon possession charges to their employer can I get charged with harassment

If it turns out your information is false you could be in a great deal of trouble. My opinion is that this is not your place to get involved in...

How to expunge a false crime off your record?

Was he convicted of the crime? If so expungement may not be an option. If he was not convicted and the charge was dismissed then he may be...

I need to get full custody of my son and get him away from his drug addict mother asap

The only good answer is you need to hire an attorney immediately who can potentially get an ex parte order granting you custody. Attorney Chris...

How do I terminate an absent father's rights?

If you were unmarried and he has not had a court establish any rights then he currently has no rights. Changing the name is slightly more...