LEGAL HELP – FREE LEGAL INFORMATION
The attorneys of L. Patrick Mulligan & Associates are dedicated to keeping you informed of the ever-changing laws and procedures in Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and Appellate law. The following pages are intended to provide you with general information regarding issues that our clients frequently have questions about. If you would like to know what will happen with your particular case, contact our law office to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our knowledgeable and skilled attorneys.
GENERAL LEGAL INFORMATION AND HELP
- Felony Crimes in Ohio - This section describes the different classifications for felony crimes in Ohio.
- Misdemeanor Criminal Charges - Provides the definition of misdemeanors and lists crimes associated with the misdemeanor class.
- Constitutional Rights - Discusses your constitutional rights, along with the limits of authority in its treatment of a citizen.
- Criminal Lawyers in Dayton - When and how to hire a lawyer when you’ve been arrested.
- What to Do if Accused of a Crime - Explains your rights once you’re accused of committing a felony or misdemeanor crime.
- Arraignment, Bail, and Bail Bonds - How to get out of jail once you’re been charged with a crime.
- Bond Hearing - Describes the process whereby a judge decides whether to retain a suspect in custody or release him on bail.
- Federal Criminal Defense - The jurisdiction of the Federal Government, and examples of crimes that fall under federal legislation.
SPECIFIC CRIMINAL OFFENSES – VIOLENT CRIME, DRUG CASES, AND MORE
- Drug Laws, Possession, and Charges - In Ohio, there are different kinds of drug offenses and drug charges, depending on the case.
- Violent Crimes and Firearm Laws - How the law distinguishes between different types of firearms and weapons crimes.
- Sexual Crimes and Offenses - Definition of a sexual crime according to the law, and different categories under Ohio state law.
- Theft and Shoplifting Offenses - Difference between petty theft and felony theft charges.
- Fleeing or Eluding a Police Officer - What the law defines as fleeing a police officer, and your legal options.
- Dayton Domestic Violence Attorney - Domestic violence laws, and the results of being charged with domestic violence offenses.
TRAFFIC LAWYERS AND DRIVING LAWS IN OHIO
- DUI Attorney in Dayton - Discusses OVI, DUI, and DWI charges in the state of Ohio.
- Breath Test and Breathalizer - The three main methods of detecting whether you are under the influence while driving.
- Blood Alcohol Level - Examines how to measure a blood alcohol level and why BAL is important.
- Suspended License - Circumstances in which your driver’s license may be suspended.
- Reckless Operation/Reckless Driving - What defines reckless driving, and how this definition is interpreted in various jurisdictions.
- Drug Related Vehicle Forfeitures - How drug crimes can cause your vehicle to be confiscated by the police.
JUVENILE COURT – JUVENILE ATTORNEY – JUVENILE LAW
- Juvenile Court and Procedures in Ohio - The rights of a juvenile once he or she has been placed under arrest.
- Getting a Juvenile Attorney - How to know if and when your child needs a lawyer.
- Juvenile Rights During Questioning - The basic rights of a juvenile citizen when he or she is being questioned by authorities.
- Juvenile Crime – Can Your Child be Treated as an Adult? - Know which types of juvenile crimes are tried as adults.
- Does a Juvenile Record Affect Your Child’s Future? - Explains when juvenile records can be expunged.
APPEALS – ATTORNEYS, JUDGES, AND THE APPELLATE PROCESS
- Habeas Corpus - The process of filing a writ of habeas corpus.
- Post Conviction Relief - In Ohio, post conviction relief is a statutory civil remedy for violating a defendant’s constitutional rights.
- Appeals Lawyers – The Motion to Withdraw a Plea - In Dayton, how a defendant may motion to withdraw his or her initial plea.
