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My charge is possession of marijuana
Rights of offender for slanderous statements made to public on social media platforms
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
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??
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.
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
A recommendation for 17½ years, an has no disaplenary actions while incarcerated , can they be released after the 10 years minimum sentence?
I'm just trying to find the code, and what the law states for the offence
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
Is there a deferral program available so I can expunge this charge from my criminal record?
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
They gave my fiance a drug test after they dropped the charges then sent her to a 6 month rehab
The case regards the past child molestation of... me.
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
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
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
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... View More
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