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State pressed dv charges on my boyfriend, but I went to a hearing but don't want him to do time should I not go to court??
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Answered on September 27, 2017
Pressing charges is up to the prosecutor, not you. In DV cases the prosecutor can go forward with the case without your cooperation by introducing...
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Hi, I work loss prevention, just got subpoena to appear as grand jury witness. What does this mean?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
The defendant waived his preliminary hearing which is a step before the felony case is submitted (bound over) to the grand jury. At the preliminary...
How much time does first time charge of domestic violence get you in jail?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
Domestic violence is first degree misdemeanor. Maximum sentence is 180 days jail and $1000 fine. There's also a federal firearms restriction for...
What will happen at my arraignment court hearing for my first felony ?
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Answered on September 26, 2017
You'll be read the indictment (charging instrument) and informed of the charges and allegations against you. You will be asked if you have an...
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Their is a rental home across the street from me that the tenants have now come out at 12:30 am shooting a handgun into the air?
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Answered on September 25, 2017
The covenant of quiet enjoyment doesn't mean "peace and quiet" but actually that the landlord promises that no one will come along and evict the...
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How can I get in touch with a friend of mine who was shipped to a prison somewhere? I t has been 3 months ago since his arrest
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Answered on September 25, 2017
If he's in prison in Ohio (not county jail), you can search for him here:
https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch
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I bought a package of Tyson 100% white meat boneless chicken, made soup with it. Choked and almost lost consciousness/maybe life
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Answered on September 25, 2017
Unfortunately your damages don't really amount to much and you'll have a difficult time getting any damages for negligent infliction of emotional...
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Is illegal to directly point at camera into my backyard & house ?
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Answered on September 22, 2017
It's legal as there's no expectation of privacy in your backyard. If the camera records sound there could be issues with that, however.
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Do I need a lawyer to press charges on someone who was caught on camera vandalizing my car?
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Answered on September 21, 2017
The prosecutor decides whether or not to press charges, not you. You can make a complaint as a citizen but it's up to the prosecutor to pursue...
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Is there any way someone with DV charges over 10 years old can get a gun and concealed carry permit?
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Answered on September 21, 2017
Unless the conviction is vacated on grounds of new evidence not available at the time of your conviction or you apply for of your and receive...
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