Legal Question in Traffic Law in Ohio

This happened thirthteen years ago

Thirthteen years ago I went to court for speeding(11 miles over) and no operator's license(permit only), I received 80 days community service, 6 months in jail(suspended) with 5 years probation, I was 26 at the time. After all of this I became homeless with no forwarding address and of course no transporation. However, as the years went by I never thought anything more and even got caught 2 years ago for no operator's license and nothing came up on this other matter. I received a letter the other day from the county the first offense was in saying they had issued a bench warrant and told me to contact an attorney. I called the county and they said it was for not giving them a forwarding address and not doing my community service. Will I have to do the 6 months in jail now? I told them I was willing to do the community service. I finally have a decent job now and don't want to lose it. I'm the only income in my family. What do I do?


Asked on 7/11/03, 2:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: This happened thirthteen years ago

You'll be fine. Get an attorney and he will work out the details. Since so much time has passed they probably won't throw you in jail - just want you to complete your sentence.

Joe Jacobs 216-952-1990 /

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Answered on 7/11/03, 10:32 am


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