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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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Q: I have a Post conviction relief petition filed…

I have a Post conviction relief petition filed for several different grounds including ineffective assistance of both trial counsel and appellate counsel one ground is for the sentencing error.

If I submit a motion to correct erroneous sentence and the courts fix the sentence, does that... View More

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Q: What can happen with a felony 6 for intimidation
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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??

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
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: they did not let anyone speak on my son's behalf during his trial, no one got to tell the whole story. is that right?

they said he walked calmly to get help,not true, with this being his first child he asked his mother-in-law she worked in the nursing field what to do when the baby fell, and she told them she would be ok. they talked about them going to play basketball after the trial it was my idea to go to the... View More

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Q: If a person signed a plea in Indiana on a F2 Ic 35 50 2.5 , with a minimum of 10 years , a maximum of 30 years ,

A recommendation for 17½ years, an has no disaplenary actions while incarcerated , can they be released after the 10 years minimum sentence?

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Q: I'm sneaking information on a level 5 misdemeanor for battery resulting in serious bodily injury

I'm just trying to find the code, and what the law states for the offence

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Q: Theft chaarge

A few hours ago I was arrested and charged with theft. They have camera footage, in that footage it's me and my friend knocking on a door asking to rake their lawn for some money. Then it shows us walking off. No packages in our hand. The cop stated they got no other ring notification and when... View More

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Q: I’m facing a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge in Indiana for drawing on a bar stool. Is there a deferral program?

Is there a deferral program available so I can expunge this charge from my criminal record?

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Q: how to get judge to dismiss charges against me for driving on suspended license. have bmv records indicating valid

How do i get a judge to listen or at least taking consideration and unlawful arrest for driving or suspended. My wife was arrested for driving all suspended with the LPR indicated one of the registered owners had prior suspended. BMV Records indicate licenses valid at the time of both arrest.... View More

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Q: Can the judge have you take a drug test if you have had the charges already dropped

They gave my fiance a drug test after they dropped the charges then sent her to a 6 month rehab

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Q: If I need a piece of evidence from an individual, how might I get it without commiting extortion?

The case regards the past child molestation of... me.

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Q: Indiana didn't pick me up on a governor's extraditable warrant what motion do I file to get the warrant recalled

I was on GPS and I cut it off with one month left to go I hadn't gotten into any trouble except for I started using drugs after downward spiral caused by community corrections so I was manic and crazy and I cut off my GPS and I fled to California to rehab to try to read establish my life and... View More

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Q: Can police tell me the theft of 3 weapons is a civil matter

A friend and myself were to go sight in my weapons, family emergency I was called out of town,days later friend said his friend took weapons and would not return them because money owed

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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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