Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio

I was employed by Cedar Point and living in their employment housing dorms. One night I was awaken by arguing in the hall way and I recognized one voice so I decided to take a look. I watched what was going on and then asked the girl that was arguing with some guys to go into her room and let it go. When the Cedar Point Police Department arrived they asked was I involved in what was going on and I told them I was not and they asked what did I see and I told them what I saw. They officer stated that he was going to get witness form papers for me to fill out. Another officer came back with the officer and stated that every one present including me were being charged with disorderly conduct. I have not yet seen the police report filled against me but when my supervisor terminated my employment she stated I was being fired due to the fact that the report says I was involved in a altercation. I have pleaded not guilty against the charges but I am unsure how I am to go about fighting this charge.


Asked on 6/16/10, 9:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Vaseem Hadi Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis LLP

You should hire a criminal defense attorney and seek to have the misunderstanding cleared up and the charges dropped immediately. This will depend upon other witnesses supporting that you were not involved. Because you were charged, it could be possible someone said something about you being involved (even if its not true) that could complicate getting the charges dropped immediately. If anyone gave a written witness statement that pointed a finger at you, don't expect that person to change their story. If there are witnesses against you, an attorney can still try to negotiate getting the charges dropped or reduced.

Re the job, as an at-will employee, the employer can fire you for this. If you get everything dismissed and can show it was a misunderstanding, I'm sure CP will take you back. Good luck.

Vaseem S. Hadi

513-381-9216

www.rendigs.com

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Answered on 6/16/10, 12:14 pm


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