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answered on Oct 31, 2024
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 
Bartholomew county jail, inmate was incarcerated on ptr from a level 6 felony from 6 years ago. Inmate was offered bail and I paid $5,000 on Friday Oct 4. Today was her initial hearing/ attorney status hearing and her discovery/sentencing hearing is November 13th. We checked in with her probation... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
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
I was charged with domestic battery, they ended up dismissing the case because my fiancé would not testify against me. They dismissed it without prejudice - I know that means they can reopen it at anytime, but doesn’t that conflict with the double jeopardy clause? How can you be tried again for... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
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
Nevern installed cuz i was on work release and house arrest ordered. completed everything else ordered. been over 10 years and trying to get Indiana Liscence back. Could judge have BMV Indefinite suspension removed without having the interlock installed since so many yrs.
couldnt install... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
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.
disqualify me from becoming a notary public?
answered on Mar 20, 2024
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
in Sept of 22, I bonded out of jail two days later on 1200 cash bond. I hadn't been arrained yet at this time. I was gave a paper with a court date for arraignment the following week. The jail messed up, they said, cause the date on the paper was on a Saturday. The jail advised me the... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2024
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.
Does rehab help lesson the punishment for a level 6 felony
answered on Feb 6, 2024
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.
I got a 9-21-5-11 (c)(2) ticket for speeding in a workzone, no workers present. The cop clocked me going 90 however I had my cruise control set to 80. the speed limit was 55. How do I plead to best lower my ticket price or consequences?
answered on Feb 3, 2024
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
I got caught shoplifting at Walmart in Indiana. I was arrested and released on bond. While out on bond a warrant was issued for my arrest for more thefts Walmart found going through video footage. I was arrested again. Can Walmart do this??
answered on Dec 14, 2024
If the alleged offenses are misdemeanor thefts and they occurred within the last 2 years, then yes they can file charges against you. If the alleged offenses are felonies, then the State has 5 years to file charges against you.
answered on Jun 11, 2024
It is Conversion, both civilly and criminally as he is depriving the owner of its value and use.
I was pulled over and being charged with HTV For life.
What should I do?
answered on Apr 17, 2024
You should hire another attorney to represent you in the new case and to see about the possibility of specialized driving privileges.
I’ve had my firearms confiscated from me by the police after my home was being burglarized by thieves and I used it as self defense no one was injured but the police still took it as “evidence” the case was dropped and over it’s been a year and I still get a run around about getting my guns... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2024
You should consult with an local attorney who can file a motion with the court to order the police to give you your guns back if you are still a proper person and they have no legal reason for holding them.
In the state of Indiana
answered on Apr 3, 2024
That will depend on the police department policy as well as the state lab policy. However, many police departments have equipment to do testing either a chemical reagent test or miniature spectrometers.
Left items at toy store for appraisal,after a balljoint failed ruck totalled almost life lined. Kept in touch full time with Google, or Bay. But soon as got my feet back on ground and was ready pick up my legally owning items. for two totes toys from 1980-1999 and 73 HOTWHEELS was $40 so declined... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Contact the Attorney General's Office for consumer fraud.
The state lab took 6 months
answered on Mar 19, 2024
If the two blood draws are done close in time to where there should be a comparable result, then it does become an evidentiary issue as to what is the correct blood score. You should consult with and experienced OWI attorney.
Can I plead not guilty since the warning was issued over three years ago?
answered on Jan 8, 2024
If the ticket was filed more than 2 years after the infraction offense date then the State has blown the statute of limitations and the case should be dismissed.
It was a motion filed and I’m not sure what exactly that means
answered on Jan 3, 2024
It looks to be an abbreviation for onmibus which is a hearing date that is a deadline date for filing certain motions and defenses. You should discuss this with your attorney.
I was at a different residents next door when law enforcement found drugs in his home he was on probation I am not but he is now claiming drugs were mine Im confident there Is no case but an educated opinion would be nice thank u
answered on Dec 12, 2023
If you are court ordered to appear at the deposition then you need to go. However, you should not go without an attorney since anything you say will be recorded an can be used against you. Contact a local criminal defense attorney and discuss the situation.
I was arrested in April 2023 during a traffic stop on an FTA warrant. At the jail I was given jail attire to change into. During my dress out the officer found a bag of Methamphetamine inside my underwear, the jail officer contacted the arresting officer to inform him and he came back to the jail... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
You should discuss this with your attorney. If in fact both are from the same incident, then he/she should request the warrant be recalled.
answered on Dec 1, 2023
If there is lack or no proof of the allegations against you, why would you admit. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney to discuss your options. Most attorneys offer a free consultation.
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