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In a trial, a state witness was allowed to testify even though their name was not disclosed to the defense attorney. The trial attorney objected to this during the trial, but the appellate attorney presented a different argument for the same objection. Can you explain how two different arguments... View More 
answered on Mar 27, 2025
Different arguments can be presented to exclude the same witness. The record must support the argument and many arguments made on appeal to exclude a witness can be waived if they were not presented to the trial court first. But, sometimes, an argument can be presented for the first time on... View More
I experienced severe issues with the Norplant birth control, including body rejection that required its removal within a year. My doctor warned me that I may never have children, and at 45, I do not have any. I was unaware of additional side effects like depression. I recently learned of a class... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
Whether you may now sue for personal injury caused by the Norplant device depends on when you discovered the damage it caused you. If it was more than 2 years ago, then the statute of limitations bars your claim for any recovery. But if the damage was either caused less than 2 years ago, or through... View More
I am trying to petition the court to restore my firearm rights after a felony conviction for possession of ammunition, possession with intent to distribute a Class E substance, and two school zone violations in 2013. I have completed my probation, which ended in 2016. My attempt to expunge the... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
In order to attempt to regain your firearm license the first step should be to apply to your local licensing authority. Most likely, the police department. If it is then denied, an appeal to the applicable court would be the next step.
I am trying to petition the court to restore my firearm rights after a felony conviction for possession of ammunition, possession with intent to distribute a Class E substance, and two school zone violations in 2013. I have completed my probation, which ended in 2016. My attempt to expunge the... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
With a felony conviction, you are currently ineligible for a license to carry. However, you may be able to file a motion to withdraw the conviction (called a "Motion for New Trial"). In order to assess the potential path for such a motion, you should gather all of the court record,... View More
I finalized my divorce two years ago, and part of the agreement involved exchanging taxes every two years. My ex-spouse, who now earns significantly more than when our agreement was based on an $80k salary, suggested increasing my alimony by $100 cash monthly and offering his Travel points for... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2025
If you are not looking to incur legal fees, then you would need to seek out whether you can file a motion to modify the Decree. You would need to read the Ohio Revised Code Section for Spousal Support and see if you can file a motion to modify. Depending on the county you live in you should also... View More
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