Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

1st offense felony

I have been indicted on 20 counts of forgery-rsp and 1 count of theft amounting to around $6,000 from a previous employer. I want to fight this because I know I didn't do it and they are getting me back for quitting when I promised to stay for at least 3 years. They told me I would pay and I am now. I cannot afford an attorney to defend myself and they know this as well. The prosecutor has offered the diversion program since I have a clean record but I hear the ''victim'' has to agree to it. I'm three months pregnant and this has been making me sick with worry for over 8 months now. When I first accused I considered suicide but now that I'm pregnant this is not an option. Should I accept the diversion to put this behind me? I know I have to admit guilt and repay these people but I don't see what other choice I have. What do they have to lose by refusing diversion? A court appointed attorney I understand is an option but these are very high up people accusing me, they even got one of their patients, a judge to dismiss a discriminationsuit against them. I feel trapped and I can't eat, sleep, think. I have sunken to a new low of depression since they got this indicted. Please help.


Asked on 11/28/06, 10:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: 1st offense felony

If you took the money then take diversion. IF you didnt, then take it to trial and take no pleas. IT's really simple. Public defenders are forced to go to trial if you direct them to do that. Contact me directly if you want.

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Answered on 11/28/06, 11:35 am


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