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Q: Is it legal to conceal carry a handgun while driving or walking on a road near a school in Indiana?

I am curious about the answer to this question for a person with a conceal carry permit as well as a person using constitutional carry

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Real Estate Law and White Collar Crime for Indiana on
Q: a real estate attorney for an FHA loan fraud case? GIVE OUR CASE A CHANCE. We are about to give up.exhausted all options

Looking for a real estate attorney to represent an FHA loan fraud case. In 2024, I bought a new home and found several issues: missing smoke detectors, water damage, a large hole in the wall, and an inoperative AC, which violates FHA loan requirements. The seller's disclosure didn't... View More

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answered on Jan 12, 2025

I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It’s important to find someone who can understand the complexities of your case and advocate effectively on your behalf.

Start by reaching out to your local bar association; they often have referral services that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Lemon Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: We need help for compensation and getting out of a house with a FRAUDULENT FHA loan approval..

In 2024, I bought a new home and discovered several issues, including missing smoke detectors, water damage, and a large hole in the wall. Most concerning, the central air conditioning was inoperative, which directly violates FHA loan requirements. The seller's disclosure failed to mention the... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2025

Your situation with the FHA loan and undisclosed property issues is serious, particularly regarding the non-functioning HVAC system, which directly violates FHA requirements. The failure to disclose these problems, combined with what appears to be an inadequate appraisal, suggests potential... View More

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Q: My son would like an appellate attorney appointed but it's after the 30 days to make a request. He can't afford to pay.

My son needs a PD but I was told it's too late for him to request an appellate attorney.

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Q: Went to my pretrial conference. checked in @ clerks office. Clerks told me to just come back for the status hearing.

I never saw a judge. I never went into a courtroom yet, It shows as filed in open court; that the pretrial conference was commenced and concluded and the judge signed it. How is that possible?

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Q: Criminal drug charges f2. Court appointed atty had him sogn blank paper for rehab .we cant get him to answer anyone

Charges are 2 counties f2 in both. He's been accepted in rehab that he desperately needs. His life depends on this.

Please and thank yo

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Does a child listed on another protective order need to be returned to the parent after living with grandparent for 2 mo

Protection order is for domestic battery on an autistic child in the presence of minor children, mother arrested for charges

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Q: Guilty or not guilty on 1st court appearane

5 misd drink and drive no license and accident. If I plead guilty and pay everything. What are my chances of 0 jail time (1 day).

Jonathan Daniel Harwell
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answered on Jan 6, 2025

It is always best to plead not guilty on a first appearance. Regardless of what you may know about the case, that does not mean that the state can meet their burden of proof.

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Q: Can a k-9 officer while conducting an open air sniff of a vehicle touch your vehicle

Is he allowed to touch your vehicle to get dogs attention and then tell dog to sit

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Q: I expunged my record 3 years ago, I have a lifetime gun permit, I had it on my holster on school foyer, a resource offic

Officer detained me, didn’t allow me to take to my vehicle, and snatched off my body, Is this a fruits from a poisonous tree case? Please if you can give advice, it’s much appreciated and needed, thank you

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Q: How long can Kentucky hold a person without charging them

My dad was arrested in Kentucky yet they have not charges him with anything. The next day Indiana issued a warrant for him so Kentucky is holding him on $200,000 bond. How long can they keep him on the warrant before extraditing him without charging him

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Q: I was arrested in 2017 on an outstanding warrant. I was made to sit 41 day's in jail with no court date and no bond.
Joel D. Hand
Joel D. Hand
answered on Dec 23, 2024

It is unclear if you are asking a question or just making a statement. Please let us know what your question is so someone can provide a proper response. Thank you.

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Q: I was wondering if I could have someone speak for me in court due to serious mental illness

My charge is possession of marijuana

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Q: Awaiting classification- Rights of offender if status is awaiting classification and no updates are made.

Rights of offender for slanderous statements made to public on social media platforms

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

If your case is awaiting classification and there have been no updates, you have the right to seek information about the status of your case. You can contact the relevant court or legal authority to request updates and ensure that your case is being processed in a timely manner. Additionally, you... View More

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Q: Can Walmart go back through video to find shoplifting

I got caught shoplifting at Walmart in Indiana. I was arrested and released on bond. While out on bond a warrant was issued for my arrest for more thefts Walmart found going through video footage. I was arrested again. Can Walmart do this??

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answered on Dec 14, 2024

If the alleged offenses are misdemeanor thefts and they occurred within the last 2 years, then yes they can file charges against you. If the alleged offenses are felonies, then the State has 5 years to file charges against you.

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Q: in indiana< if i violate probation efore the expire date, but did not committ a crime will my probation end

i have a vop issued before my probation end date but not for comitting a crime. only for technical violation< now my end date has passed does that mean my probation is over

Elizabeth  Milliken
Elizabeth Milliken
answered on Nov 14, 2024

A Notice of Probation Violation automatically extends the probation period until the violation is resolved.

If the violation is based upon failure to pay fines or probation fees and you are not able to pay, you are entitled to an indigency hearing. If the judge finds you indigent, then...
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