Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

I am wanted out of the state of Ohio for two felony charges. One is a felony five (Menacing my Stalking) and another is a felony three (Violation of a Protection Order). I absconded from the state years ago to flee prosecution. I have repeatedly called the local police department requesting extradition back to the greater Cincinnati area from Omaha and the lieutenant insists they will not drag me back. However I have heard several rumors that most felony three warrants do deem of enough importance to extradite.I've also heard the state is broke though and not bringing back people like they used to due to lack of funds. I believe the police in Monroe, Ohio may very well be lying to me thinking I will do something drastic if I discover they're willing to bring me back. They've given me their word they will not but as we all know the word of a policeman holds as much worth as the word of a thief.

Firstly does anybody know off hand if they would extradite me for these charges? Can the police lie about the status of extradition?

Secondly if I hire a lawyer can one give me and HONEST answer? My wife is pregnant and the life of this child will hinge on this factor. I need to know if I can keep my job and raise my family or if I'm going to get pulled over a year down the road and dragged back to Ohio in chains.


Asked on 9/22/10, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

You could get dragged back in chains. It is up to the discretion of the officers on duty or their commanding officer. If you get stopped in Omaha and they see your warrant, they WILL hold you until the State of Ohio decides what they want to do.

My suggestion is to get a lawyer in Cinci, go there and turn yourself in. If you turn yourself in, the court will take that into great consideration when handling your case.

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Answered on 9/28/10, 4:50 pm


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