Pretrial And Trial Clarification

Summary

Pretrial hearings in Ohio are often mandatory and aim to resolve issues before trial. If your case is dismissed at pretrial, the court has decided not to proceed. Ensure you receive written communication about your trial status. If your public defender is unresponsive, send a written request for information and keep a record of your attempts. Contact the local bar association if issues persist.

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Can you have a trial without a pretrial
Hello ****, typically, a pretrial is an important part of a trial process. It allows both parties to discuss the case and possibly resolve it without going to trial. However, each jurisdiction may have different rules. Could you please provide your location for more specific information?
Springfield Ohio
Hello ****, in Ohio:
- Pretrial hearings are often mandatory and occur before the trial.
- They aim to resolve issues before trial or even settle the case.
- Skipping this might not be possible unless both parties agree.
I went to court on my pretrial date they dismissed it
Hello ****, if your case was dismissed at the pretrial, it means the court has decided not to proceed with the trial. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as lack of evidence or procedural issues.
P they were telling me that they were having trial and I had to check with my public defender so they escorted me out of the Court and I went to the public defender's office but he didn't say nothing about the pre-trial he started talking about trial
****, it seems there's confusion about your case status. Have you received any written communication about your trial?
No
****, it's important to ensure clarity in legal matters. If you haven't received any written notice about your trial, I'd suggest reaching out to your public defender again for clarification. Remember to keep all communication records for future reference.
I tried calling him on the phone he doesn't call back or it doesn't answer
****, in such situations, you might consider sending a written request for information via email or registered mail. This creates a paper trail and might prompt a response. If you still face issues, you can contact the local bar association for assistance.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you continue to have difficulties communicating with your public defender, remember to keep a record of your attempts. This could be useful if you need to prove your efforts. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.