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Ohio Questions & Answers
Q: if youve been arrested for distribution of child pornography and have been on supervised release for 9 months
Matthew Williams' answer
You really need to get a lawyer. This is a very serious situation. It is likely you waived your speedy trial rights at some point in there, and you may now want to revoke that waiver, but you need to discuss the facts privately with an attorney first.
You really need to get a lawyer. This is a very serious situation. It is likely you waived your speedy trial rights at some point in there, and you may now want to revoke that waiver, but you need to discuss the facts privately with an attorney first.
Q: Can a person keep a dog that was never fully signed over to them and break there own words they stated to me in messages
Matthew Williams' answer
The first thing I would try is calling the Wadsworth PD and telling them a woman found your dog and refuses to return it to you.
The first thing I would try is calling the Wadsworth PD and telling them a woman found your dog and refuses to return it to you.
Q: Can we be forced to move when the lease is up?
Matthew Williams' answer
Provided he has given proper notice as defined in the lease, and not less than 30 days, if rent is monthly, the landlord is within his rights to terminate your lease at the agreed upon time. It sounds like you gave notice as required in the lease as well, which means you've likely terminated it. Your options are a grand total of two: (1) negotiate something with the landlord; (2) become a holdover tenant and face eviction proceedings.
Provided he has given proper notice as defined in the lease, and not less than 30 days, if rent is monthly, the landlord is within his rights to terminate your lease at the agreed upon time. It sounds like you gave notice as required in the lease as well, which means you've likely terminated it. Your options are a grand total of two: (1) negotiate something with the landlord; (2) become a holdover tenant and face eviction proceedings.
Q: My 17 year old daughter got 2nd speeding ticket. First ticket was dismissed after 6 months of no violations.
Matthew Williams' answer
The judge will have that power, and that this is a second infraction makes it more likely. However, it sounds like you have one of the few remaining reasonable judges, if you get the same one. Many are suspending kids on their first ticket.
The judge will have that power, and that this is a second infraction makes it more likely. However, it sounds like you have one of the few remaining reasonable judges, if you get the same one. Many are suspending kids on their first ticket.
Q: If a court fails to abide by ORC 4510.03 what if any redress does one have?
Matthew Williams' answer
What is the nature of the failure you are alleging and how were you harmed by it? Did they fail to keep the record? To timely submit the abstract? To properly prepare the abstract?
What is the nature of the failure you are alleging and how were you harmed by it? Did they fail to keep the record? To timely submit the abstract? To properly prepare the abstract?
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: My 17 year old son was cited for rolling through a stop sign.
Matthew Williams' answer
The fine is a virtual certainty. The license suspension is a possibility. Ohio's juvenile courts have become sort of suspension happy when it comes to juvenile traffic offenses.
The fine is a virtual certainty. The license suspension is a possibility. Ohio's juvenile courts have become sort of suspension happy when it comes to juvenile traffic offenses.
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: My husband is on parole he got a DV against me I dropped it now they want to put felonious assault on him
Matthew Williams' answer
The grand jury may return an indictment charging him with a felony, either DV or assault, or both, if these were separate incidents. The state can pick up the DV, plus he will likely face a parole violation.
The grand jury may return an indictment charging him with a felony, either DV or assault, or both, if these were separate incidents. The state can pick up the DV, plus he will likely face a parole violation.
Q: Hi. I got a speeding ticket for going 75 in a 45 mph zone. How do I get out of it?
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
Take your medical records from the ER visit to court when you challenge it and explain it to the judge.
Take your medical records from the ER visit to court when you challenge it and explain it to the judge.
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: Could my boyfriend of 18 move from Alabama and live with me in Ohio without parental consent?
Matthew Williams' answer
If the age of majority in Alabama is 19 then his mother could take legal action to return him, if he moves out.
If the age of majority in Alabama is 19 then his mother could take legal action to return him, if he moves out.
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: Do I have a right to dispute having to pay half of water bill(duplex on 1 meter)when bills are unusually high?
Matthew Williams' answer
Have you asked the landlord to produce the bill from the water company? I am curious as to whether they are simply cheating you here.
Have you asked the landlord to produce the bill from the water company? I am curious as to whether they are simply cheating you here.
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.
Q: Do I have a medical malpractice law suit for neglegece
Matthew Williams' answer
There is no way to answer this question without knowing what the injury is and how you allege the doctor(s) was/were negligent.
There is no way to answer this question without knowing what the injury is and how you allege the doctor(s) was/were negligent.
Q: My brother is 17 and got hit by the other driver which was clearly the other driver's fault. can he get into trouble?
Matthew Williams' answer
He does have a problem here. He was cited, and it sounds like the damage is going to make it look like he probably hit the other car. He really ought to get an attorney.
He does have a problem here. He was cited, and it sounds like the damage is going to make it look like he probably hit the other car. He really ought to get an attorney.
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