How can the these smaller counties make up and charge who they wish to charge?

When a case comes to the local prosecuting attorney, it is reviewed for sufficiency of evidence to obtain a conviction. Opinions vary with each...

Can you get a restraining order on her so your husband can't have your minor child around her.

Unless there is some abuse or threat of abuse, stalking, or harassment, no, not unless there are other details which you have not mentioned. An...

What is the statute of limitations on this charge?

The statute of limitations deals with the amount of time to file charges. Once the charges are filed, the case remains open indefinitely. You...

Was there an arrest, and will anything appear on a criminal record? Charges will be dismissed prior to arraignment date.

"it says that "You have been charged with a criminal offense and issued a citation or ticket instead of being arrested on the charge."" Clearly,...

Does the officer that made the stop have to testifiy. And if he is supoe to give deposition and don't show up.is that acceptable

There are too many unknown variables to give a simple yes or no response to your question. If you have been charged with a crime based upon an...

What Happens If I Get a Ticket and Don’t Show Up to Court?

There are several options open to the courts. They may send you a failure to appear notice and tell you that if you don't show up a warrant will...

The real question is what will cost you to fight it, or what will it cost you if you continue to ignore it and it is enforceable. The laws in the...

What should i do to get him to leave me alone about it

The first thing I would do is make sure I had possession of all documents related to the sale, especially anything that says paid in full. If you...

I have a receipt that reads, "Paid in Full" but the check was never cashed. Am I legally obligated to write him a new check?

No, keeping your mouth shut was not the right thing to do. You have to be able to look yourself in the mirror. There is a reason our license says...

Is there anything that can be done about the situation?

I would talk to an attorney in Ohio who can advise him regarding recording of the conversations. States vary, and you don't want to do something...