What proof is needed to convict?

First off, there is a different burden of proof to arrest and charge you for theft versus convicting you. If your friend reported the missing...

What would the penalty for someone stole a gift card for $50.00 from an elderly individual? not by force. when they were unaware

If the theft was from someone 65 or older, it's a fifth degree felony punishable by 6-12 months prison and a $2500 fine.

When should you be read your Miranda rights?

The police only need to advise you of your Miranda right if you're in custody and being interrogated (asked questions designed to elicit an...

What is considered an open container ?

Technically if there's a drop of alcohol in the container, it's an open container containing an alcoholic beverage. Did the officer confiscate the...

You cannot respond even if they initiate it. Good for not taking the bait. The "no contact" order only applies to you, not the protected person,...

I got pulled over in Lodi Ohio and I got a 5th degree misdemeanor because they found a meth pipe in my car what am I looking at?

Ohio doesn't have a "5th degree misdemeanor". There are five degrees of felonies (six if you count "unclassified" or special felonies) and five...

No, you could both be charged with public indecency. This is not a wise decision.

If I was charged with petty theft what is the lowest offense my charge can be reduced to?

The case is closed by now so it's not possible to lower the charge. You could obtain the expungement but as you noted the hospital will still be...

Im the victim and I got subpoenaed to come to court against the defendant?

You were subpoenaed because your testimony may be necessary as evidence against the defendant. The subpoena is a court order to appear and you can...

Is it legal for an attorney that has been convicted of felonies be appointed to represent a village?

Unless his license has been revoked by the Ohio Supreme Court, he's allowed to represent whomever hires him. Were his felony convictions before or...