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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Indiana on
Q: How does daily reporting affect my sentence reduction under Indiana's '2 for 1' system?

I was assigned to community corrections in Clark County, Indiana, for two Level 6 felonies, each with a sentence of 1 year, doing 6 months for each under separate cause numbers. I initially reported to have a bracelet put on but was told by my probation officer, after checking with a supervisor,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a company take vacation time as workers' comp days and terminate employment in Indiana?

Can a company in Indiana deduct my vacation time to cover days while I'm on workers' compensation and terminate my employment after issues with those deductions? My employer took five days of PTO while I was on workers' compensation. HR said there's nothing they can do about... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Education Law for Indiana on
Q: Can I pass a school background check with a past expungement in Indiana?

I had an expungement a couple of years ago in Indiana for inappropriate communication with a minor. Can I pass a background check to chaperone at a school, and are there any specific guidelines or eligibility criteria from the school that might affect this?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Advice on plea agreement for possession of methamphetamine and conversion charges.

I am seeking advice on a plea agreement for charges of possession of methamphetamine (less than 2 grams) and conversion. This is the individual's first drug charge, and they have a prior conversion charge from over 15 years ago. Additionally, they were convicted of child neglect in 2020. The... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Gov & Administrative Law for Indiana on
Q: Can my apartment evict me if cops came due to my relative's warrant?

Can my apartment complex evict me if a relative came to visit and police arrived due to a warrant involving my relative? The police interaction was limited to speaking outside my apartment, and there has been no change to my lease agreement since this incident.

0 Answers | Asked in Construction Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for Indiana on
Q: Do I have rights to a cabin built on my property by my in-laws?

My in-laws paid to have a cabin built on my property, but there was no written agreement regarding its ownership. My name is on the building permits, and my in-laws did not specify any conditions about ownership when they paid for the construction. Do I have rights to the cabin?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Lemon Law for Indiana on
Q: Dealer didn't disclose salvage title; can my friend return car?

My friend purchased a vehicle from a dealership less than 30 days ago, and the dealership did not inform her about the salvage title. There was no mention of the title condition during the sale, and she has the sales contract and other documents from the transaction. Can she return the car or take... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for Indiana on
Q: Could the first hospital be liable for not diagnosing strokes properly?

On the 10th, I went to the first hospital in Indiana with convulsions and had two strokes. They discharged me the same day without conducting any imaging tests like an MRI. On the 12th, I experienced two more strokes and went to a second hospital, where an MRI revealed blood clots. Could the first... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Indiana on
Q: Can I request specialized driving privileges at my court date in Indiana without an attorney?

I have a pending court date this Tuesday for a misdemeanor charge of driving while suspended. Previously, my license was suspended due to an arrest for OWI in 2016, and I was granted specialized driving privileges at that time. My current suspension resulted from failing to pay a ticket, and I was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Indiana on
Q: Name change complications between Maine and Indiana legal systems.

I previously lived in Maine and legally changed my first name from "V" to "T" through my marriage certificate. After divorcing, I retained the first name "T" and obtained a court order changing my name to "T, Maiden Name" in Maine. I also updated my social... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Can I be charged with burglary in Indiana if I didn't enter or take anything?

I was arrested in Indiana two weeks after an incident where I dropped off a friend near a building, not knowing he planned to commit a crime. He broke into the building, but I did not enter or take anything. Prior to this, he only asked me to ride with him and called his brother using my phone. Can... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: What does statute code 35-42-1-1 MO2 mean in a criminal record?

I am reviewing a criminal record online that lists statute code 35-42-1-1 MO2. I am trying to understand this code because my search indicates it relates to murder statutes but not attempted murder. Can you help clarify the specific meaning and application of this statute code?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Public Benefits for Indiana on
Q: Can my employer in Indiana fire me for an old felony being discovered in a background check, despite starting the expungement process?

I have a 33-year-old felony class D record that I thought was reduced to a misdemeanor, but I just found out it is still a felony when I started a new job last month. My employer at the Food Stamp/Medicaid office did not ask about felonies, only if I would be willing to be fingerprinted and undergo... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Nursing Home Abuse and Health Care Law for Indiana on
Q: Medication shortage at nursing home causing withdrawal and pain.

I have been experiencing a medication shortage at my nursing home for about 8 months, specifically my pain medication, which has caused me withdrawal symptoms and increased pain. Despite discussing this issue several times with the staff, they keep saying they will work on it, but no action has... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Indiana on
Q: Should I ask for more compensation in my Tort Claim against the city for sewer damage?

I live in a town where the city neglected the sewer main by my house, causing sewage to flood into my finished basement. A plumber confirmed that the issue was solely the city's responsibility, and the city was fixing the problem in a neighbor's yard when the plumber verified with them... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Mar 19, 2025

I disagree with your strategy. A far better course of action is to file a claim with your insurance company. If the insurance company wants to pursue a claim against the City of Hobart, that is their prerogative. BE CAREFUL!!! you cannot sue a municipal entity unless you file a tort claims... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Real Estate Law for Indiana on
Q: Can boyfriend be charged for cutting trees on family property?

I live with my boyfriend on a property where I've resided for 35 years. Recently, my boyfriend, who moved in with me 4 years ago, cut down some trees on our property and the adjoining property owned by my late husband's family, used for firewood and potential sale. Although he's... View More

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answered on Mar 18, 2025

Boyfriend can be charged. You will want to ascertain your exact boundary lines, and BF needs a criminal attorney in IN now. This is a public forum, so be quiet about it.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Indiana on
Q: Probation violation and community corrections release with warrant issue in Indiana.

John was on probation for a burglary case in Hendricks County when he was charged and found guilty of dealing drugs. He served prison time for the dealing charge and was released to community corrections. Upon his release, he was taken to Hendricks County due to a warrant for violating probation... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Facing felony charge for probation violation due to COVID-related CS issues; original misdemeanors in Indiana.

I was charged with possession of less than a gram of marijuana and an OWI, pled guilty to these misdemeanors, and was sentenced to two years of license suspension and 20 hours of community service. The original offense date was in August 2019. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the facility for my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Can I file for annulment in Indiana after a finalized divorce?

I finalized a divorce 5 years ago in Indiana after being married for just a month. At the time, my family did not give their permission for the marriage, and there was a significant age difference between us. I now live in Arizona and want to know if it's possible to file for an annulment of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Consumer Law and Insurance Defense for Indiana on
Q: Can my son be held responsible for a car accident without clear fault on snowy roads?

My son was involved in a car accident in Indiana with no personal injuries and no citations for fault by the authorities. The roads were snow-covered at the time of the incident. The other driver lost control and wrecked their vehicle, and subsequently, my son, who was behind them, hit their... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Mar 17, 2025

If I understand correctly, you imply that your son was driving uninsured on the date of the accident. You further state that the roads were snow-packed and that the car in front of your son lost control while it was traveling at approximately the same speed as your son. The other car was... View More

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