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Ohio Questions & Answers
Q: I need a legal document that states that I took my husband's last name when we got married.
Matthew Williams' answer
There are several ways to change your name in Ohio. Depending upon what you did, there may or may not be documentation you can get. It is legally possible to change a name simply through usage. Ohio law does not require any formal change.
Did you file an application with the probate court to change your name? If you did, there will be a probate court order changing your name, which you can get a copy of from the probate court's clerk. That would probably be the best thing for proving...
There are several ways to change your name in Ohio. Depending upon what you did, there may or may not be documentation you can get. It is legally possible to change a name simply through usage. Ohio law does not require any formal change.
Did you file an application with the probate court to change your name? If you did, there will be a probate court order changing your name, which you can get a copy of from the probate court's clerk. That would probably be the best thing for proving...
Q: If a person was indicted for $4,000 on a theft charge. Why the indictment read $7500- $150,000 and its a 2 degree felony
Matthew Williams' answer
Then the indictment is incorrect. That's good news, not bad. This person needs to get an attorney.
Then the indictment is incorrect. That's good news, not bad. This person needs to get an attorney.
Q: In the state of Ohio, and in the city of West Milton, what could I charge someone with for threatening to kill me?
Matthew Williams' answer
You cannot charge them with anything. You can report what happened to the police and the police and prosecutor, if they feel there is enough evidence, can charge them with crimes including telecommunications harassment, menacing, aggravated menacing, menacing by stalking.
You cannot charge them with anything. You can report what happened to the police and the police and prosecutor, if they feel there is enough evidence, can charge them with crimes including telecommunications harassment, menacing, aggravated menacing, menacing by stalking.
Q: Does the landlord have to pay for the water bill residential rental contract in Ohio?
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Q: What does 4 counts of contributing to a minor carry? What is the most regularly given sentence in Ohio
Matthew Williams' answer
Each violation is a first degree misdemeanor carrying up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. The most common sentence, however, is probation and fines. You really ought to have an attorney for this.
Each violation is a first degree misdemeanor carrying up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. The most common sentence, however, is probation and fines. You really ought to have an attorney for this.
Q: I currently have a warrant for contempt on non support but i have recently filed for ssi is it possible for the courts t
Matthew Williams' answer
They aren't just going to dismiss the warrant. You will need to address it directly. The fact that you cannot pay the ordered support may help you, but the longer you stay out with a warrant, the less the judge will be inclined to leniency.
They aren't just going to dismiss the warrant. You will need to address it directly. The fact that you cannot pay the ordered support may help you, but the longer you stay out with a warrant, the less the judge will be inclined to leniency.
Q: I'm 19, and I just got my first speeding ticket. Its 14mph over. I've only had my license for a little over a mmonth
Matthew Williams' answer
That rule applies to juveniles, not adults. A licensed driver under the age of 17 who receives a moving violation within six months of procuring a license is subject to a suspension that requires a parent or guardian to accompany him or her while driving. The best thing to do when you get any ticket, however, is to get a lawyer to go in and get you a non-moving violation as moving violations will increase your insurance rates.
That rule applies to juveniles, not adults. A licensed driver under the age of 17 who receives a moving violation within six months of procuring a license is subject to a suspension that requires a parent or guardian to accompany him or her while driving. The best thing to do when you get any ticket, however, is to get a lawyer to go in and get you a non-moving violation as moving violations will increase your insurance rates.
Q: Do high school students from refugee camps with transcripts have to graduate in less than four years to be "on time"?
Matthew Williams' answer
It's unclear what your stake in this is. Are you a student? A parent? A taxpayer? A teacher? An administrator? I'm not aware of any provision which would make an otherwise untimely graduation timely, or discount it, simply because the student arrived from a foreign country or refugee camp. The school's policy may be the root of the problem. After all, if the school determines the student is prepared for sophomore level work, the school will be expected to graduate the student in accordance with...
It's unclear what your stake in this is. Are you a student? A parent? A taxpayer? A teacher? An administrator? I'm not aware of any provision which would make an otherwise untimely graduation timely, or discount it, simply because the student arrived from a foreign country or refugee camp. The school's policy may be the root of the problem. After all, if the school determines the student is prepared for sophomore level work, the school will be expected to graduate the student in accordance with...
Q: My bf has a previous DV conviction. We had a fight one night & the neighbors called a cop. They took him in jail.
Matthew Williams' answer
Your boyfriend needs to get an attorney. The state can proceed with the case whether you want them to or not, and they tend to disbelieve when a DV victim recants or alters the story after the fact.
Your boyfriend needs to get an attorney. The state can proceed with the case whether you want them to or not, and they tend to disbelieve when a DV victim recants or alters the story after the fact.
Q: I got a ticket for going 106 on a 60 the municipal cop gave me a reckless ops citation and a court date. What to expect?
Matthew Williams' answer
Points on your license and a heft fine. It's best to get a lawyer with this type of ticket. Often it can be negotiated down, but you cross the line with many prosecutors when you cross 100.
Points on your license and a heft fine. It's best to get a lawyer with this type of ticket. Often it can be negotiated down, but you cross the line with many prosecutors when you cross 100.
Q: I signed a payroll check over to husband for $297 and he cashed it at a local store. The check bounced 6 months ago.
Matthew Williams' answer
One or both of you could face a charge for passing a bad check. If you do, ask the court for an attorney. You have to commit the offense knowing the check will not cash. Depending upon the circumstances, there may be a strong argument you had no idea a payroll check was no good.
One or both of you could face a charge for passing a bad check. If you do, ask the court for an attorney. You have to commit the offense knowing the check will not cash. Depending upon the circumstances, there may be a strong argument you had no idea a payroll check was no good.
Q: In PA is an employee required to advise management she is pregnant. If she is prior to hire does that change anything?
Matthew Williams' answer
You've asked this question in an Ohio forum. I suggest you change your location to PA as laws differ from state to state.
You've asked this question in an Ohio forum. I suggest you change your location to PA as laws differ from state to state.
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 sister was charge with theft for $4,000, but her indictment paper say $7,500. What can she do to get the amount drop.
Matthew Williams' answer
Your sister needs to get an attorney. There probably is not an error on the indictment here. Most likely you are simply misunderstanding. The prosecutors quote statutorily language on those things which has a range for thefts which determines the level of the offense. If the property stolen was worth anywhere between $1,000 and $7,500, its a fifth degree felony. It's likely the indictment is simply reciting the statutory amount here. Of course, if there is a genuine disagreement concerning the...
Your sister needs to get an attorney. There probably is not an error on the indictment here. Most likely you are simply misunderstanding. The prosecutors quote statutorily language on those things which has a range for thefts which determines the level of the offense. If the property stolen was worth anywhere between $1,000 and $7,500, its a fifth degree felony. It's likely the indictment is simply reciting the statutory amount here. Of course, if there is a genuine disagreement concerning the...
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