Can 2 counts of Fel. Assult be dropped on an Invol. Manslt. sentence?

First, let me say that I concur with the above statement regarding retaining a good criminal defense lawyer in your area. You should look for one...

I was caught stealing at wallmart $70 worth of stuff

Your first court date will be an arraignment. If you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney that practices regularly in your area, he or...

You will want to refer to Ohio Revised Code section 2945.71(C)(2). Generally, a person with a pending felony must be brought to trial within 275...

What charges can go along with petty theft?

Theft is the most likely charge a prosecutor would seek. There are other less severe charges that may be offered at pre-trial such as unauthorized...

If a minor commits sexual battery on another minor on several occurrences can the offender be charged now that they are a adult?

This is a very complicated questions with several issues. Ohio case law says that sexual conduct between two minors does not result in statutory...

The charge you are facing is a First Degree Misdemeanor. In Ohio, this is punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail. Since jail...

Should I plead guilty or no contest to a paraphernalia and drug abuse charge?

I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiments above suggesting you to either hire an attorney or ask for one to be appointed. One of the biggest...

How can an 18 yr. old young man be sentenced to 31 yrs. in prison , when the DNA on the weapons showed that none were his ?

Murder trials are very complicated and it's difficult to give any kind of explanation as to why something happened in this type of setting with...

If a girl is 16 years old and her boyfriend is 19 years old and she finds out shes pregnant by him can he get charged

You will want to refer to ORC 2907.04. The age of consent in Ohio is 16 years of age. It is only a crime to have sexual contact with a person who...

I'm curious as to how they were able to send you a citation though if no contact was made. It's hard to unequivocally answer whether they "have a...