answered on Feb 6, 2023
Indiana Code 35-47-4-5(b) As used in this section, “serious violent felony” means:
(1) murder ( IC 35-42-1-1 );
(2) voluntary manslaughter ( IC 35-42-1-3 );
(3) reckless homicide not committed by means of a vehicle ( IC 35-42-1-5 );
(4) battery ( IC... Read more »
Occurred in Whitestown, Indiana. Will put 2 points on driving record. The deferral will cost $80.50 more than the ticket. If no citations in a year, then the case will be dismissed. I am assuming dismissal will mean no record of speeding or the ticket and no points on driving record.
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Your options are to pay the ticket and have a conviction and points on your record as well as the possibility of your insurance rates increasing. Take the deferral option, stay out of trouble and the case gets dismissed and the BMV will never know of the ticket. Though if you do get another... Read more »
Looking to get more info like what paperwork I should file if I need a lawyer or not to do this money court cost expectations
answered on Sep 12, 2022
You can look on in.gov and see if there are forms. However, it may be wiser to consult with a criminal defense attorney since expunging convictions can get complicated depending on the number of cases as well as depending on the level of the offense there are likely different timelines and... Read more »
By lower citation I am referring to something that I could ask the prosecutor to amend it to that would not carry points. I did renew my registration while the ticket was being issued. I just completely was unaware that it had expired. My email filter apparently took out the emails from the state... Read more »
answered on Sep 12, 2022
Expired plates should not add any points to your record since it is not a moving violation. If you have already renewed your plates; I suggest contacting the prosecutor's office and provide them proof. The prosecutor may be willing to dismiss the case for you being in compliance.
I saw her later that day and gave her my insurance information and told her I was intoxicated, she told the officer that I was intoxicated. When I when to the police station the next day to give my statement I told him I was intoxicated when I backed into her car, panicked and left the scene.
answered on Aug 26, 2022
Unless the police have more than your admission of being intoxicated, I do not see how you could be prosecuted for an OWI. However, you will very likely be charged with leaving the scene of an accident. From this point forward, you should not speak to your neighbor about the situation, nor the... Read more »
I received violation on the first can they violate me on the second as well even though I haven’t started serving second sentence
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Under Indiana law, yes you can violate probation or a sentence you have not yet begun to served by violating a consecutive sentence which you are currently serving. Contact your prior attorney or seek new representation to protect your interests.
When does an affidavit (probable cause) for search have to be filed with the clerk? When does the warrant have to be returned? If there's no affidavit of probable cause ever filed with the clerk EVER ..is that legal? Next if 10 months later a different cause number(ed) search warrant is... Read more »
answered on Jul 5, 2022
If you have had 3 attorneys not sure why your questions have not been answered. To answer your questions accurately depends on the specific facts of your case which are not listed in your description. However, you can Google the specific statute to give you some insights into the law that... Read more »
When is the Warrent going to come
answered on Jul 5, 2022
The State has 2 years to file charges if misdemeanor & 5 years for a felony, though I would expect charges would be filed in the next several months. You can go to mycase.in.gov and look up your name to see when charges have been filed.
When I was 17 I got into a car accident in Indiana. It was a friend's car. I was found at fault for the accident. I had an unsat judgement against me in 2007 and it expired 2014. Due to severe anxiety I just never tried to get my license again and over time forgot about the judgement. Now that... Read more »
answered on Jun 25, 2022
If the suspension ended in 2014 then there should be no reason it would prevent you getting a license. However, there may be a reinstatement fee. Also, there could be other reasons preventing you from getting a valid license. If you do not have a myBMV account, set one up and look at your... Read more »
answered on Jun 7, 2022
You would be responsible to pay the ticket since you were the one who committed the infraction. However, the company would have to send proof to the BMV on your behalf to show the vehicle was insured. If you pay the ticket, it will put points on your record and could cause your own insurance... Read more »
In Indiana
answered on May 24, 2022
It depends on the person's status with the BMV. IF they are suspended-infraction, then they will continue to get tickets and not criminally charged. Though, if they plead to one of the DWS tickets, the status will change to DWS-prior and the person could be arrested and criminally charged.
My last conviction in2009 my license was suspended for two years
answered on May 21, 2022
There is not enough information to answer your question accurately. If you have a myBMV account, print off a copy of your driving record and schedule an appointment with a criminal defense attorney who can look at your record to determine what can be done. Depending on the circumstances the HTV... Read more »
I can't find work because employers pull up the charge on a background check even though it was dismissed. Even with dismissal, the charge still looks ugly to potential employers and now I'm suffering financially.
answered on Apr 27, 2022
In Indiana an employer can choose to not hire or to fire for any reason as long as it is not for a constitutionally protected reason. Your situation does not fit a constitutionally protected class. However, if the case was dismissed you should consider an expungement. This will seal the case and... Read more »
answered on Apr 4, 2023
If the warrant is an original arrest warrant, it will expire six (6) months after it is issued. However, the prosecutor can always ask for it to be reissued and once that is done it will not expire. If it is a bench warrant, it will not expire.
FTP suspension 2019 expires 2024.What can I do I'm indigent.need licence to be able to work .Greene County. All BMV suspensions already expired, why are court suspensions still in effect until 2024? All infractions and no insurance. The car wasn't even my car had no clue it wasn't... Read more »
answered on Dec 8, 2022
You can file a petition to waive reinstatement fees, but it would be wise to also discuss your record with a criminal defense attorney to see if anything can be cleaned up on your record.
I was arrested and released on bond never had an arrainment- i showed up on the day they gave me upon release and was told by the clerk that they had declined to file charges, then it appears a year after the issue they refiled the charges with different charges and I was never notified or served,... Read more »
answered on Dec 6, 2022
You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney to see what your options are, there could be a basis to dismiss.
I am a juvenile diabetic and had a very bad low which requires hospitalization I almost died and I was in grocery store with mother
Cop charged me with a felony.
answered on Nov 7, 2022
The State has the period of the statute of limitations to refile charges. If its a felony, then the period is 5 years from the date of the incident.
After court what are the chances I will go to jail . The items were only worth thirty dollars total. I have no prior criminal record or anything not even a speeding ticket. I am 18 years old. Again the main point of the question is will I go to jail or not, not will this be on my record. Thanks.
answered on Sep 6, 2022
You should contact a local criminal defense attorney to discuss the situation, most offer free consultations. An attorney should be able to help keep this off your record.
My license was suspended 2 years ago due to a criminal charge and lack of financial responsibility I've been pulled over and now here recently literally just in the parking lot almost of my employment and ticketed for driving law suspended the problem is I am so far in debt due to this covid... Read more »
answered on Jul 26, 2022
Go to IN.gov and look up the BMV. There should be sample forms for waiver available.
I have copy of taped statement where my boyfriend the alleged victim is admitting to prosecutor and my public defender that he lied when he called 911 on me for breaking in his home stating i didnt live there and that I did reside in the home and that I had personal property inside when he changed... Read more »
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Sounds like you should request a new public defender, though the court will be reluctant to appoint a new one. You could also hire your own attorney.
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