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answered on May 15, 2020
Depends.
Were you charged in criminal court? Or was this a domestic violence order entered in family court?
If you were charged in criminal court, assuming the charge was not one labeled as a violent crime or an assault 1 or 2, you're looking at 5 years from the date of your... View More 
Just a warning do I have to go to court ? I should mention I'm also an indiana resident .
answered on Mar 24, 2020
That's a big fat NO. IF the officer did not give you a ticket with a court date, and informed you that "this was just a warning" - you should not have to appear in court. Be mindful, though, that IF he did provide you with a ticket, most of the time (if not all of the time, and... View More
He was sitting in the booking area waiting to be booked, and the jail left the sally port door open and he ran out of it. Racking up several other charges. If the facility hadn't been negligent he would not be facing the additional charges.
He is also on parole.
answered on Dec 17, 2019
Ultimately, you would approach the prosecutor's office on the day of his arraignment or next court date and inform the prosecutors that you're there to speak about his case. You may tell them that you no longer wish to proceed with charges, but it is the prosecutor's discretion of... View More
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