If you are requesting that someone is prosecuted, you do not need necessarily need an attorney. Although in some cases, particularly cross complaints were issued, you might want an attorney to assist you.
Part of the form is filled in by the officer including the UCR Agency Case Number, the#N#Defendant’s name, address, DOB, Sex, Race, Height, Weight, Telephone Number, the offense date and location, the criminal charge, the names and contact information for any witnesses, and the name of any co-defendant.
After the form is provided to the State Attorney’s Office, they will investigate the incident to decide if any charges should be filed. If they decide to file charges, the State Attorney’s Office will file a “direct information.”
However, on many occasions the defendant does not present any evidence because he/she does not have the burden of proof. The burden of proof is on the State to prove the defendant's guilt and the defendant cannot be compelled to testify against himself/herself.
The Statewide Prosecutor is appointed by the Attorney General to serve a four-year term. The process begins when a victim, or one having knowledge of a crime, files a sworn statement with the proper authority known as a complaint .
At the sentencing hearing and prior to pronouncing the sentence, the judge gives the defense and prosecution an opportunity to present their recommendations to the court, along with those of the victim (s), should the victim (s) wish to speak.
The Statewide Prosecutor has the authority to conduct hearings throughout the State, summon and examine witnesses, require the production of physical evidence, sign informations and indictments, confer immunity, and exercise basically the same powers as are granted to State Attorneys. The Statewide Prosecutor is appointed by ...
A subpoena is a written court order requiring a person to appear at a place and time, in order to give testimony or bring material. Subpoenas are usually issued for depositions and trials.
Within 24 hours of his/her arrest the accused criminal, known as the " defendant " is brought before the judge for first appearance . At this hearing the judge informs the defendant of the charges against him/her, advises the defendant of his/her right to counsel, and explains the amount of bond.
A pre-sentence investigation is a report by a probation officer detailing the defendant's background and prior criminal record. It also includes comments from the defendant, victim (s), the defendant's attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and a sentencing recommendation from the probation officer.
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Jeff Holland also wrote the initial draft for H.B. 274, known as Goddard’s Law (2013), which provided felony penalties for some cases of animal abuse in Ohio. Attorney DanaMarie Pannella is the author of S.B. 205, a pending legislative update to Goddard’s Law.
In 1991, more than 130 dogs were seized from a puppy mill by a local humane society. The animals were suffering from living in filthy conditions, inadequate shelter, and lack of proper veterinary care. Attorney Jeff Holland helped to prosecute that case and secure a conviction. Since that time, Holland & Muirden has grown into one ...