Marijuana Attorney – Grove City, Ohio
If you have been charged with a marijuana offense in Grove City, Ohio, it is important that you hire legal counsel. Contact Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC at (614) 987-0192 to review your case and discuss with you how to proceed. As an experienced and dedicated marijuana attorney, he will be with you at your first court appearance (called an “arraignment”) and attempt to have the case dismissed. In the event that the marijuana-related charges are not dropped, a pretrial hearing will be conducted.
Depending upon what the particular marijuana-related charge is, and where it is heard, negotiations will begin with the prosecutor and evidence will be gathered to support your defense. If negotiations fail to produce a favorable plea agreement, or you decline to accept the plea agreement, your case will be set for trial. At trial, Attorney Johnson will vigorously defend you. However, if you are found guilty, Attorney Johnson will seek all avenues available that will allow you to avoid prison or jail.
Grove City, Ohio – Where Will Your Case Be Heard?
Misdemeanor marijuana offenses in Grove City, Ohio are heard in Grove City Mayor’s Court or Franklin County Municipal Court. For a felony marijuana offense, the charge will be filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court.
What Types of Marijuana Cases Does Grove City Mayor’s Court Handle?
Grove City, Ohio has its own set of codified ordinances that describe marijuana offenses and penalties if you are convicted. Below are several examples of marijuana-related offenses under Grove City’s Codified Ordinances:
Where is the Grove City, Ohio Mayor’s Court Located?
Grove City Mayor’s Court is located at 3360 Park Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Consult the map below for further directions.
When are Grove City Mayor’s Court Hearings Held?
Grove City Mayor’s Court hearings are held each Wednesday according to the following schedule:
- 9:00 AM – Failure to Comply Cases
- 10:00 AM – Minor Traffic and Criminal Arraignments
- 11:00 AM – Cases That Require an Interpreter
- 1:00 PM – Pretrial Hearings
- 2:30 PM – Major Traffic Offenses, Driving Under Suspension, OVI
- 3:30 PM – Trials
How Do Mayor’s Courts Differ from Municipal Courts?
Mayor’s courts are unique in that they not permitted to conduct jury trials. Additionally, cases are heard by either the mayor or a magistrate appointed by the mayor. If a defendant wishes to have a jury trial, or simply does not want the mayor’s court to hear his or her case, the defendant can have the case transferred to the applicable county municipal court. In addition, if a defendant is convicted in a mayor’s court, he or she may appeal the conviction to the appropriate county municipal court.
There are advantages to having your case heard in a mayor’s court. For instance, mayor’s courts are more informal than municipal courts. Moreover, mayor’s courts are more conveniently located than a county municipal court and many provide evening hours for the hearing of cases.
Grove City, Ohio Marijuana Attorney
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Grove City, Ohio, contact Johnson Legal, LLC and speak with an experienced and dedicated criminal defense attorney. Attorney David Johnson of Johnson Legal, LLC will discuss your case and assist you in fighting the charges. Call (614) 987-0192 or send an email to schedule a consultation regarding your case.
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Grove City Legal Department
Frost Brown Todd LLP
One Columbus, Suite 2300, 10 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 464-1211
Grove City Division of Police
3360 Park Street
Grove City, Ohio 43123
(614) 277-1717 (non-emergency)
911 (emergency)