You go to jail for not paying a payday loan back and be sue for more money

I'm not sure what you're asking, but debtor's prisons haven't existed for about 200 years in the U.S. so you cannot go to jail simply for not...

The court will grant reasonable requests for a continuance, although you might have to sign a time waiver. As far as requesting another attorney,...

Is it illegal for a 20 year old to have sexual relations with a 16 year old in Ohio

Yes as long as she's not incompetent, but it's always a bad idea for plenty of non-legal reasons and her parents could also pursue unruly charges...

Eight years in Ohio to enforce a written contract. Best suggestion is to seek out an attorney or visit a legal aid or law school clinic for help if...

What can I do my landlord is threatening to evict me because I call him to repair things

That's known as a retaliatory eviction and your landlord could civil liability including damages and attorney's fees under Ohio law. Keep detailed...

If a warrant was issued for your arrest, you should contact a criminal defense attorney and turn yourself in. If you don't resolve the warrant, you...

How could he potentially get this minor misdemeanor dismissed?

He needs a lawyer, that's the best way, if any to get his charges dismissed to be honest. His lawyer can subpoena any witnesses that could back up...

Am I simply "out of luck" in regards to the following situation?

Did you make a claim to your insurance and/or other driver's insurance carrier? 9/10 times, the person who gets rear-ended is not at fault. A...

My daughter accidentally bumped into someone at school and their phone felled out of his book bag and cracked the screen.

The person is entitled to be put back in whatever position they were in before their property was damaged, but they aren't entitled to make a...

I'm going to lean towards no after reading your ordinance, but I do have some suggestions below. I assume you're Maple Heights. The relevant part...