Is there any chance of having a citation for ACDA dropped or reduced when a collision occurred?

Yes, it's certainly possible to have the charge reduced or possibly even dropped, depending on the circumstances. In some cases, the prosecutor...

Yes, it's still possible to be convicted of the weapons under disability charge even after being acquitted of the other counts. If you look at the...

Can my niece get felony charges dropped?

It's not completely clear if you're asking about the original conviction, or if there are new felony charges that your niece is worried about. If...

Can an 18 year old date a 17 year old?

I agree with my colleague that, since the age of consent is 16, a relationship (even a sexual one) would be legal. However, there are other...

As my colleagues have said, the short answer is no, you have not committed a crime - for example, to be guilty of drug possession, you have to...

Dating a minor?

As far as dating/sexual activity goes, I agree with my colleagues - the age of consent in Ohio is 16, so nothing illegal about dating, but...

In Ohio, you're probably looking at a falsification charge (Ohio Revised Code2921.13, "No person shall knowingly make a false statement... with...

What do I do

I agree with the advice of my colleagues, and I agree that chances are pretty good that no charges will be brought and you don't have to do...

Unfortunately, the statute basically means that if you have 2 or more misdemeanors on your record, no convictions can be expunged. So, if you have...

I agree with Ms. Osorio's advice. I would add that, even though it's legal for the 17 year old to stay the night (and to consent to a sexual...