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answered on Jun 18, 2020
Assuming you share custody with the other parent, you have a right to know about medical emergencies pertaining to your child. If the party is regularly withholding information from you, you can consider filing an action for contempt against them.
With I’m sure toxic glue as it was the 90’s, while the teacher encouraged the class to mock and make fun of me. I want to sue Demotte Elementary School, which is Kankakee Valley School Corp., I’m dead serious and will find representation somewhere. Most of those classmates are still residing... View More 
answered on Jun 26, 2020
It would be best for an Indiana attorney to advise, but you await a response for four weeks. You ask about what type of lawyer? A personal injury lawyer, preferably one with insight into the education system. But you are looking at a very formidable challenge in terms of the timeline here. I'm... View More
My mother blames us for the way her boyfriend treats her they fight all the time the last fight they had he called my mom crazy and then he called me crazy when me and my mom get in fights she thinks it ok to put her hands on me last time she put her hands on me I threatened to call the cops and... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
A better option might be to call County Dept of Social Services and make a report, they will find you a safe home if necessary.
Of childhood trauma she says I cannot refuse her service is this true when in Indiana you are required to wear a mask in public and in businesses
answered on May 4, 2020
I don’t believe any small private business is subject to civil rights liability under ADA. Call Office of Civil Rights to confirm.
I went to this provider and stated that I had pain in a particular area of my body. He roughly and unexpectedly tapped the area with his instrument causing immediate pain to me and I reacted by coming up out of my seated position, to the Dr.'s alarm. I immediately and angrily said to him... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
You have to start by filing a complaint with the Commissioner of Insurance. Go to the website to get the particulars.
He is a non violent offender with under a year of time left. His name is Jamie Wacasey and he was arrested and charged with driving while suspended. He was traveling to walmart for children's tylenol when he was arrested. We are all very worried about him and this virus rapidly spreading... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2020
Sorry to hear about this. You should consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to consider his options. There are motions that can be filed on his behalf to try and get him relief during this scary time. Good luck!
I was recently arrested and while being incarcerated the jail put me on a medication called Zyprexa without speaking to any medical staff or doctor. I don't have any prescriptions that I'm supposed to take. The medication they put me on caused extremely visual hallucinations. They gave me... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2020
You should not be forced to take medications, especially when they are not prescribed by a physician. This violates the 8th Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.
I was charged with 2 felonies. Possession of marijuana and distribution. Happened in February of 2018. In my plea agreement that I signed it said my felony charges were to be moved down to misdemeanor after I did one year probation and 40 hours community service. I completed both things and... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2020
Go to IN.gov and run your criminal history, there is a fee, and see what is documented. It may be a clerical error.
People try to kiss and handle my daughter all the time in public because they love babies and think she’s adorable I ask them to back away and they get really mad with me. If they try to come back anyways I sometimes have to shove them away. What’s the legal standing on people attempting to... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2020
You'd have to check with an Indiana attorney on this, as to how the kiss or touch could be defined under state penal codes or civil laws. But your post remains open for four weeks. By textbook definition, one could argue that the conduct amounts to battery, but in terms of viability, it... View More
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..I've been yanked around in court...and Eve. Charged with driving without ever reviewing a license...when I infact DO have them ,they r just suspended...I even took papers from the DMV stating I have them...and they don't do anything about it..You
And ..,while I was... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
You should consult with a local attorney or contact the court to request a public defender.
answered on Jan 18, 2020
You could repost in the Probate and Estate/Planning sections here. Attorneys who practice in that area would have the most insight into your situation. It would be helpful if you structured your post in the form of a question. Also, there is no need to include any personal information about... View More
The prosecutor was her lawyer in another case so i feel thats why there hasnt been anything done as well as she has family in police department. What can i do??
answered on Dec 30, 2019
You can try calling the Indiana State Police or the Attorney General.
Have medical bills in collection now because of it as well as damaged property. I am being discriminated against by the local police and they are trying to give me the run around.
answered on Dec 30, 2019
You can contact the prosecutors office to see if they will do a citizen intake to discuss the case with you.
I believe that it is a defamation of character
answered on Dec 29, 2019
This is something that an Indiana attorney could advise you best on, but your question remains open for three weeks. You may be correct about being defamed. However, you should keep this in mind. These cases can be costly, and attorneys do not necessarily handle them on a one-third contingency... View More
I am being harassed by a man who I put in jail. His lawyer gave out my personal information and now he has called me and he knows where I live.
My grandmother just past and left her house and all assets to me and my two sisters. My great Uncle was made the executor of her will. He is firm in his belief that everything has to be liquidated, that he has already had them appraised and had a yard sale without our knowledge. We have asked for... View More
Is this grounds to pull you over
answered on Oct 8, 2019
Yes. I had this exact issue arise in an Elkhart County drug case.
answered on Oct 11, 2019
Part of your question might have gotten left off in uploading. If you could repost with additional details (do not include personal information), that might enable an Indiana attorney to meaningfully assess the matter. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Men receive on average 63% harsher sentences. After some research this partly has to do with race. However, there is still a sizable gap (around 30%) that is unexplained.
answered on Oct 3, 2019
This is not a legal question. It is one regarding policy.
I am sure there are many treatises and other writing you can study
I've been asking or this for years.
answered on Oct 9, 2019
Indiana Code sections 16-36-1.7-0.5 to 16-36-1.7-5 deal with Psychiatric Advance Directives, including requirements to execute a directive as set forth in Indiana Code section 16-36-1.7-2. You can view these and other Indiana Code sections online using this website:... View More
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