Ohio Other Questions & Answers
Q: I'm 15 and dating a 18 year old. I live in Ohio he lives in Georgia. Is that illegal?
Matthew Williams' answer
The law doesn't care who you date. Sex stuff would be illegal. N.B., DO NOT under any circumstances send him a naked pic. You are 15. Any sexually explicit image or video of you is highly illegal child pornography. It is illegal to make it, solicit it, or distribute it, and an extremely serious offense if it crosses state lines.
The law doesn't care who you date. Sex stuff would be illegal. N.B., DO NOT under any circumstances send him a naked pic. You are 15. Any sexually explicit image or video of you is highly illegal child pornography. It is illegal to make it, solicit it, or distribute it, and an extremely serious offense if it crosses state lines.
Q: I sent a threatening text to my ex husbands phone against is girlfriend, but did not name her. Can I be charged
Matthew Williams' answer
You could potentially be charged with telecommunications harassment, menacing, and/or aggravated menacing, Yes.
You could potentially be charged with telecommunications harassment, menacing, and/or aggravated menacing, Yes.
Q: I was drinking an text a minor
Matthew Williams' answer
That wasn't a good idea. Steer clear and hope nothing comes of it. If you are contacted by police, respectfully decline to talk to them and get an attorney.
That wasn't a good idea. Steer clear and hope nothing comes of it. If you are contacted by police, respectfully decline to talk to them and get an attorney.
Q: Am i eligible I broke my ankle while walking to car in their driveway fell off step?
Matthew Williams' answer
Eligible for what? Disability? There isn't enough information here. Whose driveway? Why were you there? Etc.
Eligible for what? Disability? There isn't enough information here. Whose driveway? Why were you there? Etc.
Q: Since I'm 16 and boyfriend 19 do i need my parents permission to date him?
Matthew Williams' answer
Sort of. Legally you can date whomever you please, but you must also obey reasonable rules set by your parents. Not dating adult men is a reasonable rule. So, while it is not criminal to date him without your parent's permission, your parents do have the legal right to enforce their rules by punishing you. Also, chronic disobedience of one's parents can eventually legal to being charged with delinquency. So, if you persist and they are unable to control you, that could become a criminal matter.
Sort of. Legally you can date whomever you please, but you must also obey reasonable rules set by your parents. Not dating adult men is a reasonable rule. So, while it is not criminal to date him without your parent's permission, your parents do have the legal right to enforce their rules by punishing you. Also, chronic disobedience of one's parents can eventually legal to being charged with delinquency. So, if you persist and they are unable to control you, that could become a criminal matter.
Q: How long do you have to file dv charges against an abusive bf..?
Matthew Williams' answer
Depending upon whether the charge would be a misdemeanor (physical harm, no priors) or a felony (serious physical harm or prior DV conviction or pregnant at the time of the offense) either 2 or 6 years. But why wait around? Note that evidence disappears, memories get fuzzy, and police investigate less if the charge is being based on something that happened a long time ago.
Depending upon whether the charge would be a misdemeanor (physical harm, no priors) or a felony (serious physical harm or prior DV conviction or pregnant at the time of the offense) either 2 or 6 years. But why wait around? Note that evidence disappears, memories get fuzzy, and police investigate less if the charge is being based on something that happened a long time ago.
Q: If a mechanic fixes my car after I tell him I don't have the money to pay for it and then leave with it can they file
Matthew Williams' answer
Did you tell them to fix it or not? I suspect their side of the story will be quite different. To answer your question, no they can't file charges. They can report a suspected crime to the police, who will investigate and work with a prosecutor to determine whether or not to file charges.
Did you tell them to fix it or not? I suspect their side of the story will be quite different. To answer your question, no they can't file charges. They can report a suspected crime to the police, who will investigate and work with a prosecutor to determine whether or not to file charges.
Q: What action can I take to stop ex from playing drinking games and drinking while driving kids on boat?
Matthew Williams' answer
If you all have a shared parenting agreement, or the equivalent in another state, you could bring the matter to the courts attention. It is illegal to drink and operate a boat. Engaging in illegal behavior while one has responsibility for the children is something which will upset a judge.
If you all have a shared parenting agreement, or the equivalent in another state, you could bring the matter to the courts attention. It is illegal to drink and operate a boat. Engaging in illegal behavior while one has responsibility for the children is something which will upset a judge.
Q: Hi are there any lawyers that will take a case with someone with low income?
Matthew Williams' answer
Check with your local bar association and legal aid society for a list of attorneys taking cases at a reduced rate.
Check with your local bar association and legal aid society for a list of attorneys taking cases at a reduced rate.
Q: My ex owes more than $40000 in back support. What can I do to collect? He pays current support atm.
Matthew Williams' answer
You could sue him, but there may not be any money or property to seize to satisfy a judgment.
You could sue him, but there may not be any money or property to seize to satisfy a judgment.
Q: my empolyers would like to help me i am a Immigrant how can she go about it?
Matthew Williams' answer
What kind of help are we talking about here. That isn't a lot of information. They may be able to sponsor a visa for you and being employed always helps.
What kind of help are we talking about here. That isn't a lot of information. They may be able to sponsor a visa for you and being employed always helps.
Q: My girlfriend got her second speeding ticket within a year. She has to go to court? Possible license suspension?
Matthew Williams' answer
If your girlfriend is a minor, a license suspension is likely on a second ticket. If she is an adult, it is not. Whether or not she has to go to court will be marked on the ticket.
If your girlfriend is a minor, a license suspension is likely on a second ticket. If she is an adult, it is not. Whether or not she has to go to court will be marked on the ticket.
Q: Is it illegal to call and ask about anothers banking account information
Matthew Williams' answer
A little more context is needed. It is foolish and you will just get rejected if you simply call up the bank and ask for someone else's information. If you use personal identifying information of another individual such as the last four digits of his or her social, name, and address, to attempt to obtain his or banking information, that would be illegal.
A little more context is needed. It is foolish and you will just get rejected if you simply call up the bank and ask for someone else's information. If you use personal identifying information of another individual such as the last four digits of his or her social, name, and address, to attempt to obtain his or banking information, that would be illegal.
Q: how long does it takes before points come off your license, I have two two point tickets more than two yrs old
Matthew Williams' answer
You will get a twelve point suspension if you accumulate 12 points within a two year period. Note that the clock starts on the date of the first conviction within the two year period, not the date of the offense. So, for example, if you had this DUI situation in November, but were not convicted of it until March and got this latest ticket in February of this year, you would get a twelve point suspension letter. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4510.037
You will get a twelve point suspension if you accumulate 12 points within a two year period. Note that the clock starts on the date of the first conviction within the two year period, not the date of the offense. So, for example, if you had this DUI situation in November, but were not convicted of it until March and got this latest ticket in February of this year, you would get a twelve point suspension letter. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4510.037
Q: can a onsite manager work all hours on apts that are empty or is there a time they must stop?
Matthew Williams' answer
This issue is going to be governed by local municipal law. Many cities do have work restrictions particularly for the kind of construction work that makes a lot of noise. Check with city hall.
This issue is going to be governed by local municipal law. Many cities do have work restrictions particularly for the kind of construction work that makes a lot of noise. Check with city hall.
Q: What can a man be charged with in the state of Ohio. For kissing a women on the lips with out her permission?
Matthew Williams' answer
An aggressive prosecutor could likely get an indictment for abduction with a sexual motivation.
An aggressive prosecutor could likely get an indictment for abduction with a sexual motivation.
Q: If got dv and they say take felony four tens days will have court and get out will you get out of jail
Matthew Williams' answer
There is no way to predict what a judge will do at sentencing with any accuracy without a lot more information. It's possible such a deal has been worked out, but it's also possible the judge will give him considerable time. Upon conviction the pre-trial protection order will terminate, but judges can and often do put another order in place during the probationary period.
There is no way to predict what a judge will do at sentencing with any accuracy without a lot more information. It's possible such a deal has been worked out, but it's also possible the judge will give him considerable time. Upon conviction the pre-trial protection order will terminate, but judges can and often do put another order in place during the probationary period.
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