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Both occupants were home when warrant was served for specific items to be obtained, but only one of the two received a copy. 11 days have passed and still no knowledge of what was removed from the home, but two specific items missing from home had nothing to do with the investigation. Feels as... View More 
answered on Sep 30, 2019
The Search Warrant should have a case number at the Clerks Office, the police would also file a Return of Search Warrant detailing the items removed. The return is to be filed in the same case as the search warrant
I am joint owner of a house in Indiana via a quit claim deed that states "joint tenants with rights of survivorship". The other joint owner who is my grandma is now in a nursing home and has severe dementia. My aunt took power of attorney over her healthcare and has filed a lawsuit... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2019
If the deed is to you and your grandmother as joint tenants with right to survivorship, you own half of the property (the house and lot) and your grandmother owns half of the property. That's called an undivided interest because each of you has equal rights to the entire property. Indiana... View More
Arrest without warrant. "Probable cause" Battery causing bodily injury. Also acted in self defence. With proof. If probable cause for arrest is dropped. Was search and seizure legal
answered on Sep 24, 2019
A male officer follows a female perpetrator in a high speed chase which takes him miles. Upon apprehending the female, the nearest female officer is ten miles away and involved in another arrest. Is the male officer required to simply wait before he can ensure the female perp is not carrying any... View More
The judge sentenced my boyfriend to 3 years do 18 months if he doesn't get into the drug program, which he didn't. But his release date has the full 3 years and the court told him he needs to file a modification. He needs to know what proper case logs he could use to put in his modification.
answered on Aug 23, 2019
case log or case law?
Without knowing the facts and circumstances, there are hundreds of books of case law and it is impossible to identify any in particular
I have to go to deposition in December. Confidentiality. By giving opposing lawyer acsses to my medical records.
answered on Aug 24, 2019
Opposing lawyer is entitled to access to your records if you are making an injury claim. You need to ask your attorney's assistance in finding a lawyer. He has to file a motion to have the Court allow him out unless you already consented.
I have to go to deposition in December. Confidentiality. By giving opposing lawyer acsses to my medical records.
answered on Sep 8, 2019
Based on the limited facts here, I don't suspect that there was a violation of confidentiality here. You posted this under Personal Injury. If you are the plaintiff in a personal injury case, your lawyer would provide your medical records to opposing counsel as a normal course of action.... View More
If someone in my home is on house arrest do the police have a right to tell everyone to go to the living room while they search my WHOLE house during a pop up inspection? This person has their own room .
answered on Jul 29, 2019
In many jurisdictions, this type of behaviour by police to not permitted. Check the terms of the house arrest of your housemate. Are there terms that they agreed to that allow police to search the house? Usually, with a few limited exceptions, police only have authority to enter and search with a... View More
She also videos us at random times when we are on our own property.
Can I take her to small claims court?
Rental agreement lapsed. Tenant was contacted 24 hr in advance via phone but the number was disconnected. Tenant claims we violated their rights. We called another resident 2 1/2hr prior and they agreed to let us in verbally.
answered on May 9, 2019
The tenant has more leagal rights than you have given them. Hire a lawyer and fix the problem before it worsens.
Can statements made after the Miranda rights are read be held against you even if you are under the influence? What is a perfect caught with drugs have to have the exact nature what exact drug or exactly that it is. drug? Under the Fourth Amendment rights can a passenger be held on a traffic stop... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2019
Your questions are many and varied.
1. Anything you say can be held against you. Intoxication could affect the weight to be given to those statements by a judge or jury.
2. In order to prove a drug case, the State will have to document the type of drug.
3. Fourth Amendment... View More
Different cases
answered on Apr 9, 2019
If the NCO was valid and in effect at the time of the new offense, then having the underlying NCO terminated later has no impact on the later charge.
answered on Mar 15, 2019
"Knock and talk" is not based on probable cause. It is entirely consensual. You should never allow a cop into your home without a warrant. If he entered your home without valid consent, you may have a basis for suppression of evidence seized.
I was attacked the guy swung I swung back hitting him 3x he later died from heart complications I was charged with voluntary man slaughter the guy was 6’3 330 I’m 5’10 150. I was only protecting myself from him is there anyway I can get the felony dropped because in 2013 stand ur ground was... View More
In need of great attorney looking for a win in criminal law
answered on Mar 8, 2019
If you can't afford an attorney and have charges pending against you, you may request a public defender.
And was denied their first phone call for 4 days
What is it called? I want to look up an example maybe to format mine similarly. Do I just write dear judge can you apply the extra month I served towards the bond at 20 dollars per day? Then send it to the clerk with my cause number?
I overserved my sentence by a month.
answered on Jan 27, 2019
You can't do that. The extra time you served is lost. What you might, perhaps, do is file a petition to modify the sentence with respect to the fine imposed. That is assuming you were assessed a fine at all.
and you can see light through the roof do we have any options my husband is on ssd
answered on Jan 14, 2019
It does not sound like your heating works. Either that or your house is uninhabitable. Landlords have a duty to provide you with a safe and habitable living space. Notify your landlord, in writing (keep a copy for yourself), via certified mail of all the issues with the house and inform your... View More
I received four tickets in less than 24 hour period. All in the state of Indiana. One speeding, second time speeding, possession of marijuana (little amount, and paraphernalia (one hitter). I’ve had a clean record and just turned 18. He gave me a ticket for each. Will I still have to go to court?... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2018
The marijuana charge is a misdemeanor. You can't just pay the ticket. Get a lawyer--you may be eligible for a diversion.
First offense domestic battery
strangulation. Higher then normal band requested by prosucution cause of knowing the defendant is there someone i can write the cass county judicial is playing by there own rules something needs done. They changed prosecutor but still same office still being... View More
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