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

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

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?

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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
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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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.

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

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

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

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
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