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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: im wanting to transfer from IN to NJ while being on probation and owing restitution, can i do that ?

im currently homeless here in IN, and my girlfriend said i can move in with her in NJ if im able to be transferred there. my probation officer said that the state of IN will have to approve the go ahead to request a transfer. i told him i will do anything and everything possible to move and i will... View More

Joel D. Hand
Joel D. Hand
answered on Jun 8, 2023

If you are on probation for a felony offense, it is possible to transfer probation from one state to another. However, there is a process that must be followed and it requires approval of both the sending (Indiana) and receiving (New Jersey) states as well as payment for f a required transfer fee.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: what should i do if im a minor getting charged with possesion of drugs
Aaron J. Harshman
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Aaron J. Harshman
answered on May 8, 2023

Step 1 is to contact an attorney local to you. Do web searches or contact your local bar association and find out who can do a free consultation for you. Hopefully, you and your parents or guardians can talk through the case to understand what your risks and options are.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: My son is being harassed by our local drug task enforcement agency, was pulled over with no probable cause and the car s

Searched without consent and they my son and his friend out of the car physically to search it. I want to know who to talk to you and what I can do to have this stopped this is a true real situation and I want it stopped, can you please direct me to who to talk to and what to do!?

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 19, 2023

If you believe that your son's rights were violated during the traffic stop and search, there are several steps you can take to address the situation.

Contact an attorney: You may want to consider contacting an attorney who specializes in civil rights or criminal defense to discuss...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Tax Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: What's first step to prove that someone has power of attorney over me

I'm in fear for my life

Carli Jo Aelker
Carli Jo Aelker
answered on Nov 7, 2022

If you are wondering about the IRS, you can look online for third party authorizations on your IRS online portal or you can call and directly speak to a rep. via 1-800-829-1040.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: My boyfriend is currently facing charges in Indiana but a federal indictment out of Kansas. What happens from here.

The Indiana judge said for him to be released Friday but he didn’t get out. Will the feds come get him or will they wait for the case here to be resolved?

James A Hanson
James A Hanson
answered on Jun 13, 2022

The US Marshall's Office has likely put a detainer on him to keep him from being released. They will come get him from his current location when they get around to it. They may wait until the current state case is resolved. They may not. The detainer will prevent him from bonding out in the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Is it possible for a recording to be suppressed from evidence it has been edited by law-enforcement?

If an expert would verify that a criminal investigation recording has been edited by law-enforcement can it be suppressed or is that an issue that has to wait to go to trial? Thank you for your time.

James A Hanson
James A Hanson
answered on May 31, 2022

Great question.

If there is credible evidence that the recording has been manipulated, your attorney should file both a motion to suppress and a motion in limine.

The motion to suppress would argue that the evidence is inadmissible on several different grounds including fraud upon...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: If they didn't catch me in the car how can they charge me with auto theft

They are going off what some body said but I never was in the vehicle

James A Hanson
James A Hanson
answered on May 25, 2022

Like many questions posted in this and other web forums, this question is one best discussed privately with an attorney where the conversation is privileged.

With that said, all the government is required to do is present sufficient evidence to firmly convince the jury of all the elements...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Indiana on
Q: Can an Indiana Chief Deputy Prosecutor be charged/prosecuted for a murder he/she committed prior to becoming a CDP?
Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Mar 8, 2022

Yes; their status as a prosecutor does not give immunity to murder charges and there is no statute of limitations on when charges for murder can be filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Indiana on
Q: Is this insurance fraud?

I am selling a house as is, the boiler went out causing the heat and plumbing pipes to burst. The homeowners ins is paying for the damage. I'm selling for less now because of the pipes. I'm keeping the ins check to cover my loss. is that insurance fraud?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 2, 2022

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Nationwide, it is usually not fraud if the check was issued for a legitimate loss and it reflected actual damages that were honestly presented for property owned outright. However, there could be other issues... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Bankruptcy and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Filing for bankruptcy Found out the law firm we went to was bad so we went to cancel. Now being charged way to much.

We went to file for bankruptcy and we were supposed to only pay 100 a month til completion before they filed we've only paid for one month. We found out the company wasn't very good so we tried to cancel. Now they are trying to charge us over 600 dollars something we never ever agreed to.... View More

David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
answered on Feb 10, 2022

Their argument will be that they have provided you that value in services. You should go to a new lawyer. Exercise your due diligence before you go--seek referrals from your local or statewide lawyer referral service.

BTW, that amount appears to be subject to discharge when you file....
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Banking, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Indiana on
Q: Does the owner of a deposit accepting ATM machine own the cash inside as well?

Scenario: I have my own personal deposit-accepting atm machine that only I use, no one else. I make a deposit of $100 into my checking account using a $100 bill. I then physically open the ATM machine and take out that $100 bill that was just inserted (but my checking account balance remains the... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Oct 27, 2021

If I were you I would have a banking lawyer on retainer, to help you when the going gets really tough.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Gov & Administrative Law for Indiana on
Q: My husband has federal court coming up and on the court docket it has Plaintiff: USA Defendant: (a different name.

It has my husbands co-defendant)

My question is why is that like that?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 14, 2021

It really depends where on the docket you are looking, but case captions are generally limited to one name. So you'll often see USA v. John Doe, et al. The et al. stands for everyone else. Some cases have lots of defendants and it would make things awfully cumbersome if they all had to be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Contracts for Indiana on
Q: 2 months after serve out of parole in Kentucky, Indiana parole office along with two Tell City, Ind. officers.

Kick in my dad's house, handcuff and hold at gun point my little brother and go through all my father's residence, property and garages. My buddy's house is kicked in and searched and my house is doors rammed off the hinges and completely tossed upside down to the point of... View More

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on May 11, 2021

I'd suggest consulting with a civil rights attorney who is familiar with 1983 actions. Keep in mind you have a time limit to put the agencies on notice.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: How much to retain an attorney or a level 2 felony meth charge with 2 priors
Paul Stanko
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Paul Stanko
answered on Nov 22, 2020

Attorneys will not generally quote fees in public forums like this. I suggest you contact me or other attorneys privately through this site. For one thing, in order to quote a fee, an attorney would need to discuss the facts of your case, and you definitely do not want to do that publicly!

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Probate for Indiana on
Q: How can my boyfriend get his probation transferred?

He is on probation for 6 months in Indiana but he’s trying to be here with me in St. Louis. We planned on getting married sometimes this year, and he has a job waiting for him here already. Is that enough for them to transfer his probation?

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Oct 4, 2020

He needs to speak with his probation officer and to discuss how his case can be transferred under the Interstate Compact on Probation.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Can the police pull me over just to talk to me
Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Aug 21, 2020

Assuming you are not a CDL operator and in a commercial vehicle, no, not without a valid traffic violation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Can the police look through other peoples phones that are in the house while doing a search and seizure warrent
Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Aug 14, 2020

It depends; were the police searching the phone based on authority from the search warrant? Did the owner's of the phones give consent?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Am I able to purchase a firearm with these criminal charges:

04-28-18 / 185503A4 / Conviction / Probation Served

09-21-18 / 184904B / Conviction of Misdemeanor 3 / Probation served

09-21-18 / 186111G4II / Non-Conviction / Withdrawn

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Aug 14, 2020

There is not enough information you provided to be able to give you an accurate answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Hello my question is can you still purchase a gun for home protection in Indianapolis if i have a d felony for theft
Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Mar 23, 2020

As a convicted felon you would be prohibited from possessing or owning a firearm. If you were to try and purchase a firearm, you could be charged with a state or federal crime. Depending on when you were convicted you might be able to get the case expunged or reduced to a misdemeanor, in which... View More

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