Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

false information to a police officer
My son was recently ticketed for a minor offense. He became
frustrated and later that day called the police and told them he was carjacked. They came and took himn to a hospital for treatment because he had harmed himself and threatened to harm himself more. He has in the past been treated for ADHD and was on medication. He stopped the
medication since he is no longer in school, After this
incident he has seen a professional and is back on medication. He is 20. Now the police officer has sent this
situation to the prosecutor and he most likely will
be charged. The physician has offered to write a letter
saying he is undergoing treatment. What are we apt to be
facing here. In his situation a jail sentence would be
very detrimental to his treatment and status. What
can we do to get through this and not brankrupt ourselves
by hiring a lawyer we cannot afford.
jb

Asked on 6/11/06, 6:25 pm

Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

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Re: false information to a police officer

The information from the doctor should be helpful. He should still try to get an attorney or have one appointed if he is eligible.

Answered on 6/12/06, 2:33 pm

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