Once a bond has been posted, if it is a cash bond, the money becomes the property of the defendant being held in trust
answered on Nov 10, 2019
Courts don't get involved in disputes between persons posting cash bonds and the defendants for whom the bonds are posted. Anyone posting a cash bond on behalf of a defendant must understand that the court will consider that cash an asset of the defendant that can be used to pay fines, court... View More
Ing my husband made,thank God! What should i do? PLEASE HELP ME
answered on Nov 6, 2019
All plea agreements have to either be in writing or stated on the record. A prosecutor can withdraw an offer at any time until it is accepted.
I just don't want my name on there bond anymore
answered on Nov 4, 2019
I would need more information to assist you. If you can provide a cause number or your name and date of birth (privately), I can look up your case. Do not post private information on the site.
I was arrested for a DUI in Indiana Oct 4 around 3am. I was taken to the station and released on bail for 2500 on Oct 5 at 3pm. The officers let me know that I should wait a couple of weeks for a court date. It has been approximately 5 weeks and I haven't received any charges. I'm not... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
This question comes up fairly often. There is no benefit to speeding up the process of filing of charges. Although it rarely happens, sometimes paperwork DOES get lost in the system. In that unlikely event, the prosecutor's case will never get better with age. If you contact me privately... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2019
I would speculate that nearly all confidential informants are drug users. Otherwise, they would not be involved in the business of setting up supposed dealers.
There is no code of ethics or behavior for snitches.
I was told I was in video with my boyfriend and another male commuting this crime. The detective who file for the warrant came to my house previously and I told him I did not do this crime and I was willing to give any evidence to prove this to be true I had an alibi. The detective accused me of... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2019
You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer. If you were questioned by police, you more than likely made incriminating statements that will be held against you.
Is this grounds to pull you over
answered on Oct 8, 2019
Yes. I had this exact issue arise in an Elkhart County drug case.
People are telling the police he did it or know who did. But my son says he wasn’t there when it happened
answered on Jul 24, 2019
He must not give any statements to police.
Police are trained to obtain confessions.
We where both Intoxicated but I did not drive her boyfriend also said she got out of passanger side witch that’s a lie cop never seen who drove but I went to jail bc it was my car and they said it was me I told the cops it wasnt
answered on Apr 30, 2019
You haven't asked a question. The judge or jury will have to decide whether they believe you or the other witnesses if this goes to trial.
answered on Apr 30, 2019
Your question does not contain enough facts to facilitate an answer. If your sentence was agreed to as part of a plea agreement, it can only be modified by agreement of all parties and approval by the court.
I had thc In my system. I have prior drinking and I learned my lesson and I think my attorney is not good because he’s in trouble. I don’t feel I should’ve went to hospital I was completely sober. Didn’t smoke marijuana for days. I was just lost and gps wouldn’t work. I need help. I was... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2019
If you are charged with operating with any level of controlled substance in your body, sobriety is irrelevant. It is not a defense. You should discuss your concerns with your current attorney.
Looking at 4 felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon in the state of Indiana. First court date is May 20th.
answered on Apr 11, 2019
When you plead guilty, you admit your guilt and waive your right to any trial.
This is referring to the question I asked the other day. I want to understand the law on the matter because he shouldn't do time on this. Did the property damage add to the prosecutions case for domestic battery? His attorney is a PD and isn't much help right now.
answered on Apr 10, 2019
All that needs to be proven in a battery case is that the defendant knowingly or intentionally touched the other person in a rude, insolent or angry manner. Whether or not your husband should do time, if the State proves the elements, a conviction is certainly possible.
14 year old Daughter being charge with posession of a electronic cigarette when she only took 1 puff of it on the school bus, it wasn't hers it was another kids. Is that the right charge for her in Indiana?
answered on Apr 9, 2019
If she took a puff on it, she was in possession, at least for that moment.
I was giving one class for alcohol abuse.
answered on Apr 9, 2019
That can happen any time while you are on probation. You need to stay clean.
Loss prevention stops my sister at Walmart stated She did not pay for all her I tems no police involved and stated they would not Be pressing criminal charges and handed her a piece of paper stating that She will receive a letter within two weeks and to follow what the letter tells her to do.. will... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2019
If police were not called at the time, it is unlikely that charges will be filed.
I read on the statues that it cannot but then it also says however it can if the other supporting felonies something or other and I dont understand what its saying. Can u help me? He just did 10 years on a habitual and got out and caught this new theft case. It was a misd. But it was enhanced. Also... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2019
Calculating habitual enhancements can be complicated. What is needed is details of the current offense date, the dates of the prior offenses and judgments, and the charging information. Take all of this data to a defense attorney to get an opinion on whether this is an impermissible double... View More
Different cases
answered on Apr 9, 2019
If the NCO was valid and in effect at the time of the new offense, then having the underlying NCO terminated later has no impact on the later charge.
My son was arrested for driving without a license, he's already served 6days and put up a 300 dollar bond, he missed his last court date and was arrested on a bench warrant. He been in jail for 6 more days and has yet to see a judge and has no bail
answered on Apr 9, 2019
It is common to be held without bond on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
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