Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

My friend got into a fight with a guy, he had a knife which he did not use. they fought twice, the first time the guy charged him, the second time my friend charged the guy. the cops were called, when they arrived the two guys were talking trying to work things out. Right before they left the guy decided to press charges. My friend was unable to write a statement, nor the witnesses that were present. the cops never took the witnesses names or numbers. He was informed later by his attorney that he need to plead out to the aggravated menacing and assault charge, which he did. But i was wondering if there was anyway he could withdraw his plea and possibly get it reduced to a disorderly conduct? Or how, if at all possible, he could get it espounged?


Asked on 9/13/12, 4:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

If he already pled it will be somewhat difficult to undo but since those charges are offenses of violence they are not expungeable.... So he really needs to know this is permanent.

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Answered on 9/13/12, 6:57 pm


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