Caught shoplifting in Ohio and I recieved a settlemrnt offer what does this mean?

This has nothing to do with the criminal charge. It is a civil money demand. I tell my clients to ignore them.

What charges can go along with petty theft?

Sounds like only theft charge but should be unauthorized use crime.

What can I do when I am not allowed to press charges?

What Donald said.....and hire an atty

Should I take this to trial? What if I am found guilty, can I still press charges?

Hire a competent crim Def atty

Dose my son timothy rice have a secret indictment out for him?

If the indictment hasn't been served on him, no one will be able the answer this. It is a secret, private process.

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What kind of punishment should i expect from theft?

Good news is that it is a juve offense which is sealed once an adult. Bad news is that theft can carry detention (juve jail) in some courts. ...

Probation violations

Will most likely get 4 months in prison, but maybe only jail. After that you COULD be placed on PRC, but you will not have any probation left to...

Unlawful Sexual Conduct w/Minor: What would prosecution have to prove?

Have to prove minor status, contact and sexual in nature. Serious charges. Find atty ASAP.

This is for my son he plead guilty with the judge promsing him 2 to 4 years on a plea bargin he skipped court so she diddent

Not too much to do. Judges are not bound to plea bargains. Have case reviewed by criminal Def atty to see if anything appealable.

180 days max for m1. Find a criminal Def atty.