Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

This was my first offense at egging. Although, I did not throw any eggs; I was with the group that did. I do not think the court knows this. What can I expect to be charged with/what are the penalties? I received a letter today, with a paragraph saying this:

"Complaint(s) prepared by the Cuyahoga County Juvenille Court Devision on 3-6-13 alleges that on 1-27-13 *S---- B--- (juvenile) was found to be in violation of O.R.C.2909.09(B)&(C), Vehicular vandalism, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and O.R.C. 2909.06(A)(1), Criminal damaging, a misdemeanor of second degree.*"


Asked on 3/13/13, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

When you are in juvenile court, the court has all the authority it needs to put any person charged with any crime in Detention, so it really doesn't matter what the possible penalties are because they have that authority. The important thing in juvenile court is that regardless of your role in this incident, the rest of your life is in order; that is, your grades, home life, etc.

If you are otherwise living a clean life, getting good grades, and have parents that can help you make a positive impression, then the court will trust that you are ok and wont feel the need to do anything to you ... So get those "life matters" in place and everything will be ok.

Call me directly if you want: 216.952.1990. I'm in that court nearly every day .

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Answered on 3/14/13, 8:43 am


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