Mahoning County Prosecutor

Lynn Maro

330-740-2330
8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
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Mahoning County Prosecutor's People's Law School

What is People’s Law School?

People’s Law School is a 7 week course offered by the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office to provide a free overview of legal concepts to the community. 

This is not a drop-in program, it is a course designed for participants to attend each week. 

Please fill out the form below to register for the course.

Registration for the fall session of People's Law School has concluded.

Fall Session Course Schedule:

Week 1:

Hour 1: Criminal Prosecution and Plea Bargaining

With Prosecutor Lynn Maro

  • Criminal prosecution, from investigation and charging to trial
  • Roles of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges
  • Plea bargaining—its benefits, drawbacks, and the Office standards governing its use

 

Week 2:

The Constitution and Understanding Your Rights

With Criminal Chief, John Juhasz

  • Key constitutional rights under both the United States and Ohio Constitutions
  • Fundamental protections such as search and seizure, due process, free speech, and the right to counsel
Week 3:

Constitutional Law continued

With Criminal Chief, John Juhasz

 

Civil Division
With members of the Civil Division of the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office

  • The legal relationship between the Prosecutor’s Office, county government, and township officials.
  • The inner workings of a civil division of the prosecutor’s office.
Week 4:

Evolving Marijuana Laws and Regulations

With Members of the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office 

  • Ohio marijuana laws and regulations
  • Criminal prosecution and marijuana possession
 

Juvenile Law

With members of the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Juvenile Division

  • The juvenile justice system in Mahoning County, focusing on how it differs from adult criminal court
  • The prosecutor’s role in balancing rehabilitation and accountability.
Week 5:

Misdemeanors and OVI

With Members of the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office and the State Highway Patrol

  • Misdemeanor offenses and typical penalties
  • OVI charges, including legal definitions, testing procedures, and court processes

 

Week 6:

Wills and Estates

With Judge Robert Rusu

  • An introduction to wills, estates, and the probate process
  • The legal importance of having a valid will
  • What happens when someone dies without a will
Week 7:

Human Trafficking and Sting Operations

With Major Jeff Allen and Judge Renee DiSalvo

  • Human trafficking laws, supporting survivors, and prosecuting offenders
  • The use of sting operations as a law enforcement tactic

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