Petty theft legality of detainment?

Under Ohio Revised Code 2935.041 (Shopkeeper's Privilege), merchants who have probable cause to believe someone has taken property for sale are...

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Speak with an attorney or consult with a legal aid clinic. Your landlord has an obligation to comply with health and safety codes, keep premises...

Were my Civil Rights violated

Your question concerns Kentucky law and I am licensed to practice in Ohio only, although there are many similarities between the two in regard to...

Will I be placed in jail for a seat belt ticket that I'm unable to pay and this is my extended payment

Most courts are sending these to collection agencies nowadays but you could possibly be held in contempt and face jail time. Courts know they...

You can be arrested if the police have "probable cause" that a crime was committed and you were the person who likely committed the crime. This is...

Is it legal in the state of Ohio for a hiring job to force someone to get a bank account for direct deposit or be terminated?

Employment in Ohio is at-will meaning there is no right to work and your employer can terminate you for any reason that is non-discriminatory. If...

Can someone put up flyers in a community saying bad things about a person?

You would possibly have a case for a defamation lawsuit. Contact an attorney if this person is spreading or publishing false information about you.

Should I get another lawyer?

Without knowing the specifics about your case, which should not be shared in a public forum, it's difficult for anyone to tell you to get a new...

In a state where marijuana is decriminalized can't you get charged for the paraphenilia (the pipe)?

In Ohio, getting caught with a marijuana pipe is possession of drug paraphernalia. It's a 4th degree misdemeanor under Ohio Revised Code meaning...

This is something you need to speak to your attorney about. If you don't have an attorney, find one as soon as possible. A reckless operation...