Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Re: tresspassing

I am a little late in replying to this question but will give you my 2 cents worth anyway! No, your daughter would not be issued a subpoena to show up for a hearing on a criminal case against her. But-She should be given notice of the hearing and a telephone conversation with her grandfather is not good notice. Should she show up at the hearing anyway? Yes-If she does not the court could issue a warrant for failure to appear. She would have a legitimate excuse but that would not prevent her from being arrested. Is your daughter an adult ie, over 18? Three months is a pretty long delay for a misdemeanor. She may have grounds to have the case thrown out for taking too long. It may not make good sense from a dollar and cents stand point to hire an attorney for this but it won't help her to have a criminal record even if it is just misdemeanor trespassing. She should at least talk to an attorney directly to see if there is a chance of getting the charges dismissed. If you have additional questions, feel free to call. Good Luck DHD

Re: tresspassing

At the time she pled she should have been given a court notice...if not, then the notice would have come by mail... feel free to discuss contacting the court ahead of time to arrange another court date or a conversation with the prosecutor to maybe make a plea bargain.