Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

What Happens at a Pre-Trial?

I had my arranment today and plead not guilty to theft parma cod. or. 642.02 (m1). also i was appointed a public defender. can i ask to get into a diversion program and what does that entail? also at that time can ask for a lesser charge? thanks for your help


Asked on 4/25/07, 3:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Chuparkoff Chuparkoff & Chuparkoff

Re: What Happens at a Pre-Trial?

You should ask your attorney. Most times, defense attorneys will contact the prosecutors and begin talking about a possible resolution. Make sure you tell your lawyer about your desires... he or she can't gauranty a result, but can at least have an understanding of what you'd like to accomplish.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 8:29 am


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