If this is in the Fairborn or Xenia Municipal Court you may qualify for their license intervention program. This is a program similar to a...

How long can prosecutor keep items seized? They had a search warrant, but no arrests have been made.

This is a really tricky area that even many attorneys struggle with. Although there is an important need to get the items back if the added...

My brother is in jail in Sandusky, Ohio with 4 different charges..Can I get a copy of the police reports?

It is possible but you have to file a public records request with either the police department or the court. This must follow certain procedures. ...

Can a parent stop another parent from relocating out of state?

A child born out of wedlock is considered to be in the sole custody of the mother under Ohio law. The father has no rights until he files to...

How long after a crime do you have to file a civil lawsuit?

Depends on the exact suit you are looking to file. You should consult privately with a civil lawyer to see if you have any recourse. Many offer...

I was recently cited for an OVI and fleeing the scene of an accident (no injuries).

You should hire an attorney and discuss this before your pretrial. OVI and Hit Skip are both first degree misdemeanors and carry up to six months...

If I am unemployed and find a job out of state, and my lease is not up until Feb. 2013 am I still obligated for the remainder?

This depends on the lease itself. You may have some options such as finding someone who can sublease the apartment. This all depends on the lease...

If my probation ask me if I was in a bar, should I deny it?

I would add that if you lie to your probation officer he/she may know because someone may have told them that you were in the bar. Attorney...

Can you get your record removed with two similar misdemeanors?

Technically the answer is no per law but with that being said the "similar offenses" language in the statute has some wiggle room for a good...

What would happen to me? will I get jail time

If you are currently on probation and are charged with another violent offense you need to hire a good criminal defense attorney asap. If you are...