Under Ohio criminal procedure will the court release my son if I pay his court fines

The ultimate decision is up to the judge who put him in jail. Ask your son what the judge said at the hearing. If that doesn't give you an...

Can I be charged with furnishing alcohol to minors if it was at my daughter's 18th birthday party held at our home

You don't specify exactly who you are charged with providing alcohol to. The first thing to do is to read the statute you are charged with to see...

How does a breathalyzer measure blood alcohol content

A breathalyzer measures deep lung air and provides a rough estimate of the amount of alcohol in your system, based on a scientific formula...which...

Why will it take OJ Simpson 2 months to be sentenced?

In many felony cases the court typically conducts a pre-sentence investigation to look into all aspects of the case and past history of the...

A breathalyzer machine is designed to measure ALCOHOL. If the beer has no alcohol content, and the breathalyzer test is positive, then the alcohol...

Procedure for dealing with domestic violence charges in OH

With Domestic Violence, as with any criminal charge, the burden of proof is on the accuser, i.e. the prosecution. It is up to THEM to prove the...

If it is a felony Domestic Violence charge, you automatically get a Jury Trial unless you waive it. If the Domestic Violence charge is a...

What are the possible consequences for a college student being charged with underage drinking

You should consult an attorney in the local jurisdiction where your son is charged. Preferably, you want to talk to an attorney who has ample...

DUI

Under OHIO LAW the judge can require the restricted yellow and red plates on any FIRST offense within 6 years with a refusal or a breath test at or...

Drug trafficking

Once a Grand Jury returns a secret indictment, the prosecutor's office files it in Common Pleas Court. It remains under seal (secret) until the...