Domestic Violence Charge, Second Offense
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Ohio
My question is this. I was convicted of a m1 about a month ago. Was giving unsupervised probation and a fine. My soon to be ex wife tried to exhort me for money I refused. She gave me a time frame to pay and I didn't four days later a domestic violence felony warrant was issue for me. I'm not sure what felony level it is. I am currently on the west coast flying back this week to turn myself in with my attorney. The warrant say state of Ohio unlike the last charge said my wife name vs me. I take it she didn't press charges the state did. My question is how can I be charged with dv when we don't live together and two. I informed the police the day she tried to exhort me for money but they did nothing not even took a report.
Re: Second Domestic Violence Charge
People don't "press" charges, the authorities do. People only report crimes. The state's name will appear on any warrant or charging statement.
You apparently have a defense to the allegations and also have a lawyer so you should be keeping your mouth shut and talk only to your attorney.
When you turn yourself in (with your attorney present) don't talk, don't answer any questions unless your attorney tells you to.
If you are not bailed out on the spot and have to remain overnight until arraignment and bail, continue to keep your mouth shut and don't talk to anybody but your attorney.
Re: Second Domestic Violence Charge
BTW it's "extort" not "exhort" - totally different words, especially in the area of criminal law.