Will my charges be dropped after a certain period of time since I have the right to a speedy trial ?

The case will not be dropped. The statutory speedy trial provisions do not apply to juvenile traffic offenders or juvenile delinquency cases.

What can I do?(I'm the plaintiff in a new paternity and child custody case and we are still waiting for final hearing)

Contact your attorney and insist on a face-to-face meeting as soon as possible. If he refuses, then look to retain a new attorney. Contact the...

Will I be able to speak to the prosecuting attorney regarding a DV case between me and my husband ?

If you cannot afford an attorney, then you would be entitled to a public defender or court-appointed counsel. I strongly recommend against...

Our newphew has a warrant in ohio for breaking a cpo three times and has three warrants for it how long do they have to arrest ?

There is no time limit in which they have to arrest him. It is not unusual for warrants to remain active for a number of years before a person is...

1st time shoplifting offense. What will happen? Is jail possible. What do i plea. How.do i get a public defender ? What do i do

When you go to court for your arraignment, plead not guilty and ask for counsel to be appointed. The court will either refer you to the public...

If i press charges on a femal that broken my nose to were i need surgery what type of charge is it?

It is possible that Felonious Assault (F2) charges could be filed, as your injuries appear to constitute "serious physical harm".

The Court is probably trying to get a baseline reading, so that it can decide what to do with you later on. If you are positive, then the Court...

If you cannot afford an attorney, then you are entitled to appointed counsel. I would not plead guilty or no contest, without having an attorney...

It would not be a sexual crime, as 16 is the age of consent in Ohio. However, because she is a minor and must submit to the reasonable control of...

How can I get felonies assault charge get dropped .

Your husband needs to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. There is no easy way to get charges dropped. Sounds...