Likely not, had the police pulled you over simply because of the false allegation of a gun, you might have a good chance. However, because you fled, the discovery of the meth was likely as a result of a search incident to an arrest. The definitive answer will depend on the fine details of the... View More

To answer your question will depend on a few factors. Are you a CDL operator, if so, it is very likely the prosecutor will tell you your only option is to pay the ticket or take it to trial. If you are not a CDL operator, it will depend on your record and which county your case is filed in.

You do not need an attorney for the first hearing, which is your initial hearing as long as you enter a not guilty plea. However, if you are charged with a misdmeanor of furnishing alcohol, you could plead guilty at your initial hearing, though that would be unwise. You should consult with a... View More

Since you say you are not married then he currently has no parental rights to your child. However, if he goes to court and establishes paternity, then he would have rights. However, even after paternity is established the court can make visitation supervised or not at all if he is a danger to the... View More

It is uncertain how a 9th circuit case would impact someone living in the 7th circuit or any other circuit, until the S. Ct. hands down a ruling. Regardless, you may want to consider expunging your felony conviction and then going through the process of restoring your rights under IN law. This... View More

If you are arrested for and OWI and have a previous conviction within 7 years in IN or out of state and the out of state conviction offense is substantially similar to an IN offense, then the new OWI can be filed as an F6 felony. This has a penalty range of 6 months to 2 1/2 years in jail and up... View More

When you go to court, do not plead guilty, rather plead not guilty and see if the prosecutor's office would offer you a pre-trial diversion. This is an agreement, where if you complete the terms and have no new arrests or charges, the case gets dismissed and it will then be automatically... View More

If you have not yet received a court date yet, then the prosecutor has likely not yet filed charges. The prosecutor has two years to file charges under the statute of limitations. You can check on mycase to see if/when charges have been filed. I would suggest consulting with a local criminal... View More

The quoted language means the person plead guilty to an offense that qualifies as a Class D Felony based on the elements of the offense and to get a factual basis for the plea agreement. However, because the sentencing statutes allow for the conviction to be entered as a Class A Misdemeanor then... View More

If it is a criminal case and a plea agreement has been entered or after a trial the person has been sentenced to probation, the reason for the attorney's appearance in the case has concluded. If the attorney did not withdraw and there were a probation revocation, then the attorney would be... View More

As a general rule, the PO cannot do so. However, if there is a term in the rules of probation that she signed allowing for work release with a violation of probation filed, then the answer could be yes. Additionally, if the court ordered her as a condition of the bond to go to work release that... View More

Dismissing without prejudice means the prosecutor can file the case anytime up until the statute of limitations has run. If a misdemeanor the SOL is 2 years and if it's a felony then 5 years. Double jeopardy only applies if the trial against you had begun, meaning a jury was selected or a... View More

Contact a local traffic attorney who can review your record and see what can be done to remove suspensions to get you valid. Most attorneys have free consultations. Also, if you do not have a myBMV account set up, do so before you contact the attorney so he/she can look at your record.

I do not know specifically if the conversion would prevent you from becoming a notary, however conversion is a crime of dishonesty, therefore more than likely it would disqualify you. It appears you would qualify to have the cases expunged off your record. Consider consulting with a criminal... View More

The State has 48 hours to have charges filed and probable cause to be determined by a judge or magistrate. Since you bonded out the time requirement no longer applies. The State has five years from your arrest date to file charges.

A level 6 felony has a penalty range of 6 months to 2 1/2 years in jail or prison. However, the incarceration for the person can be suspended and placed on probation. Rehab will not lessen the penalty per se but is a mitigating factor in determining the appropriate sentence.

Pleading guilty will add significant points to your record. Also, a no contest is really a plea of guilty in disguise, same effect. If the prosecutor offers an infraction deferral, that would keep the conviction and points off your record. If they do not offer the deferral, then you should... View More

If your spouse is going to trial and you are being subpoenaed to testify, you should hire an attorney yourself to discuss the situation with him/her and if the spousal privilege applies and to protect your interests from the State.

Have you filed a petition to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor? If not, it may be possible the State and the Court would agree. If you have and it has been denied, consider filing an expungement.

Make sure you take screenshots of the FB messages so they are not deleted or lost. You should also hire an attorney or request a public defender and give then the FB messages.