Is plea bargaining similar to actual bargaining?

Plea bargaining is all about negotiation. The prosecutor will usually have their first offer which the defense attorney can go over with the client...

You can contest within 30 days by filing an affidavit that someone else was driving but you need to provide the name and address of the other...

What do I do if the price on the ticket and the price on the sign is to different amounts.

Were you charged under Mayfield Heights code section 351.03(s)? The listed fine for that violation is $250 if paid within 7 days, or $300 after...

How do I know if restitution is written as a condition of sentencing or a condition of probation?

Restitution is a condition of your sentence but is handled by the probation department in Akron Municipal Court. If you disagree with the amount...

Is it legal for a 18 year-old to date a 15 year old

Without knowing what state she's in, it's hard to tell, but this is always an Incredibly bad idea. In Ohio, dating might be legal, sex is not....

How can I get a felony 5 reduced or expunged

Unfortunately you're not eligible with more than one prior felony conviction. Ohio allows for 1 felony expungement, 2 misdemeanors, or 1...

Will i not get a job because I was charged with assault but got a lesser conviction of disorderly conduct?

I agree you should seek expungement as soon as you're eligible - this will be one year after all conditions of your sentence are over as long as...

What should I do to prepare for court? (franklin country, ohio)

You're a juvenile so the judge can revoke or restrict your license, especially after getting caught going 73 in a 45 after only having your license...

You should if possible try and memorize your opening, direct, cross, and closing. If it's a bench trial, you usually waive opening statement since...

How can I get a 4 year case re-opened!!!

Child endangerment is a serious offense even if there was no harm, it's an M1 and enhancable to an F4 on a later conviction. It's also...