Can I get my case dropped if i was charged with one crime but the court made a mistake and charged me with a different one?

It appears the charges are essentially the same. The drug possession statute states that no person shall obtain, possess or use a controlled...

Should I plea no contest or asks for a court appointed attorney and plea something else for a m4 criminal trespassing charge ?

I recommend obtaining a court-appointed attorney. At a minimum, they can negotiate a more favorable plea agreement then you can do representing...

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If I'm 17 and I'm being charged with drug abuse and paraphernalia for marijuana will I be drug tested at my first court date?

It is likely that you will be tested. Of course, the Court will expect a positive result based on the charges. However, you want to immediately...

What happens if the defendant in a 1st degree misdemeanor theft case can not be found ?

If the State cannot locate a defendant to serve her with a summons, they will issue a warrant for her arrest. Once she is served with a summons or...

What is the best method to turn myself in on noncompliance of probation?

I agree with the previous answer. Contact your probation officer ASAP. He/she may be willing to give you another chance without arresting you,...

Can parents keep 16 yr old pregnant teen from seeing her boyfriend (the father) before and after the birth of the child?

My advice is to follow the wishes of your parents. The age of consent in Ohio for purposes of sexual conduct is 16. If you became pregnant prior...

Can I press charges against my sons step-daughter and brother for assault on my son? He was held down and beaten.

Contact the police and report the incident. If your son refuses to cooperate, charges may still be pursued if someone witnessed the attack or...

If someone i know is charged with a f1 failure to comply what is the max sentence if this is his forst offence?

I am not aware of any F1 violation of the Failure to Comply statute. It can be an M1 (up to 180 days in jail), F4 (6-18 months in prison), or F3...

My understanding is that a Domestic Violence conviction may resulting in deportation. I will transfer this to the Immigration section so that the...

I I have a 12 year old warrant supposedly is a misdemeanor in the 4th degree menacing?

I recommend contacting an experienced criminal defense attorney located in the county where this charge is pending. You do not want to risk...