Out of State Arrest LawyerÂ
If you are arrested in Ohio and it is not your permanent residence, it is important to hire a local attorney who can appear on your behalf. Â Additionally, you would not have to travel to and from the state to appear in court if you hire an experienced attorney. Call Attorney Adam Burke at (614) 280-9122 for your free consultation today.Â
Columbus Out of State Arrest
The state where the alleged offense occurred has jurisdiction to prosecute the case. An example would be if you live in Indiana, but you are arrested in Ohio for an offense, the state of Ohio has the right to prosecute you for that offense. This could lead to problems because the alleged offender has to travel to and from the state to appear for court.Â
Out of state residents can be arrested for misdemeanors or felonies. Out of state residents who are arrested for an OVI or breach of the peace typically face misdemeanor charges. On the other hand, if you are arrested for a felony, a bail hearing will be one of the first things to occur. However, the judge is less likely to release the alleged offender on his or her own recognizance because they do not live in the community. Instead the alleged offender will likely have to post bail to guarantee that he or she will return to future proceedings. Â
Bail is almost always required for out of state defendants and if the alleged offender appears in court as required, then the bail is refunded. If the alleged offender does not appear, he or she will be arrested and put in jail pending the trial. 1
Attorney Adam Burke Llc — Columbus, Ohio Out of State Arrest AttorneyÂ
If you have been charged with an offense in Ohio, but you do not live in the state, it is important to hire an experienced attorney who knows the laws of Ohio. Additionally, if you have been convicted of a crime, the conviction becomes part of the public record and an out of state conviction will follow you. Contact Attorney Adam Burke today at (614) 280-9122 for your free consultation.