Do we need a lawyer?

Yes, you need a lawyer. This is a traffic offense, but it could involve a jail sentence and a driver license suspension. You didn't say what her...

How long will it take and what if the other kid lies to get me in trouble?

How long will what take? Were the police called? Did you file a report? If the police are involved, they will conduct an investigation. They...

How can I obtain sealed records for ongoing domestic violence/threats for legal case? (The state of Ohio had pressed charges)

If there are criminal charges pending, you may be able to ask the prosecutor if he or she has access to those records. Prosecutors may have access...

A less than 100 gram marijuana possession charge

This is a minor misdemeanor charge. It carries no jail time, but $150 and court costs. If convicted, it may or may not carry a driver's license...

This is just a guess, but I think you could probably get permission. (Unless you have have been non-compliance). Talj to your probation officer. ...

Have you had any other convictions?

Does your juvenile record show up on background check if your 17 and a potential employer does a background check?

Attorney Williams is correct. Most private employers will not be able to access that information. There are some employers, like the government,...

How long does the custodial parent have to be gone before it's abandonment?

From a legal perspective, abandonment only comes into play when there is an adoption or motion for permanent custody. Your child, however,...

In order to succeed at a motion to change custody, the movant needs to prove 2 things:. 1) there has been a change in circumstances and 2) it is in...

It means that the defendant has criminal charges in another jurisdiction and the court will keep the defendant in custody after the case is over so...