Elizabeth E. Agar
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Found Guilty: Now What? Appeal, Sentence Reduction and More
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Mar 15th 2011
Category: Criminal Defense Case
A guilty verdict, or even a plea, doesn't necessarily finish your defense. You still have options, and opportunities to improve your future...
What is a Bench Trial in a Criminal Case?
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Dec 16th 2010
Category: Criminal Defense Case
A bench trial makes the judge the person who decides what witnesses to believe. He determines what the facts are, then applies the law to those facts to decide whether the state has proved you guilty.
Should I Just Plead Guilty to Shoplifting?
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Dec 16th 2010
Category: Criminal Defense Case
It is almost never a good idea to plead guilty at your first court appearance without checking to see if there are alternatives to a criminal conviction. Criminal convictions tend to follow you for...
What Can I Do When the Police Tow My Car?
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Sep 7th 2010
Category: Defendants Rights
In Ohio, vehicles may be towed for many reasons. If the car or driver is not validly licensed, or is being arrested, the police may tow the car for safekeeping, or to conduct a more thorough search. Abandoned vehicles...
Marijuana Possession Laws in Ohio: Why Fight a Pot Ticket
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: May 6th 2010
Category: Ohio marijuana possession, Marijuana State Laws, Ohio
With medical marijuana laws being passed in several states, and legalization campaigns in others, it's natural to think "its just a pot ticket" when charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana...
Ohio Gun Laws: Possession, Transportation and Concealed Carry
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Apr 21st 2010
Category: Ohio gun possession, State Gun Laws, Ohio
Gun laws are different in every state. In addition to state law, there may be federal gun laws that conflict or add to the state requirements. Gun laws frequently change, so you should be sure...
Legal Problems for Immigrants with Criminal Convicitons
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Apr 21st 2010
Category: immigration and criminal charges, Defendants Rights
If you've never been in criminal trouble before, your first contact with the court system can be confusing and frightening. Police officers may have threatened you with jail or prison. Some official...
How to Handle an Outstanding Warrant or Missed Court Date
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Mar 25th 2010
Category: Defendants Rights
You may have an outstanding warrant for your arrest for several reasons. The most common reason is a new criminal charge that was filed before any arrest could be made. For example, if you wrote...
Non-Payment of Child Support: Avoid Felony Convictions, Jail or Prison
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Mar 24th 2010
Category: criminal penalty, non-payment of child support, Crime Penalties, Ohio
In Ohio, anyone with custody of a minor child may apply for support from either or both parents. If the custodian receives any type of government support, including food stamps, daycare...
When Can the Police Search My Car?
Submitted By: Elizabeth Agar On: Mar 5th 2010
Category: police misconduct, police search, Defendants Rights
The constitution says that you have a right to be free from unreasonable searches of your home, your person, and your car. Car searches rarely involve a search warrant issued...