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2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: Is there any legal action that can be taken in a school shooting incident?

Aside from the obvious criminal trial of the shooter(s) is there something else? I am a high school student and I am very worried about a ss happening. So I would like to be as prepared as possible if the event arises. I was wondering if there were a way to go after the government. like could you... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 2, 2024

As my colleague points out, governments are generally covered by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. In terms of more immediate and direct steps, it could depend on what measures are already in place in terms of security. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: I if someone gets arrested in Indiana and they are found not guilty at trial. Can they arrest another person for the sam
Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Jun 13, 2024

It appears your question was cut off. If I understand correctly, you are asking whether it is possible for the state of Indiana to charge another person with wrongful death after someone is acquitted. The answer is that the state of Indiana absolutely can arrest another person for the crime. The... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death and Health Care Law for Indiana on
Q: How is it possible that a longtime diabetes patient have cancer for a year and no one knew even with blood draws?
Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Nov 16, 2023

Blood testing is very specific. Routine blood tests for a diabetic have the primary purpose of determining a blood sugar level. It is entirely reasonable that an entirely unrelated disease like cancer would only be identified in something akin to an annual checkup or in response to specific... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: In a wrongfully death case do we have to include my son's daughter who he signed off of her after she was born .??

Is she still entitled to get social security ?? She has never been adopted she was raised by her mother my son's x girl friend

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Oct 8, 2023

If your son legally relinquished his paternal rights to the child, her rights were terminated. You are represented by Indiana counsel in your wrongful death suit concerning your son. This is a question for your attorney. Your attorney may think it best to provide the information to the Court... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: My neighbors shot my 1 year old dog for injuring their goats. They did not kill any goats.

They called us to come get him after they had their goats pinned up. We live 2 houses down and in the 2 min it took my husband to go down and pick him up they decided to shoot my dog. He was not actively harming their goats. He was standing there a couple feet away in the fence and they shot him... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Jul 17, 2023

If your dog was out of your control and injured your neighbor's goats, you are responsible for the vet bill to treat the goats. If your neighbor decided to shoot your dog AFTER his animals were safe, he may be criminally liable but only the County Prosecutor has the authority to bring... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: Question about obtaining medical records from the Hospital when someone has passed away

My mother is trying to get medical records for my dad who had passed away 2 weeks ago from a fall in the Hospital however after signing to get the records, they had sent a letter back saying that they are not allowed to give them to her (even though she is the spouse) because she is not the power... View More

Jonathan Armiger
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Jonathan Armiger
answered on Feb 13, 2023

Assuming no personal representative has been appointed for your father's estate, your mother is entitled under Indiana law to obtain the records. Below is the code cite/law that supports your mother's right to obtain the records. (Sometimes medical providers will require an affidavit or... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Education Law, Juvenile Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: My 17 yr old son was convinced to move from his residence with his dad and nana in Kentucky to live with his girlfriend

& her family in Indiana. My son's father signed over educational guardianship to the girlfriend's grandma, as it was her property they had moved to. The same school initially told my son the school was his district based on his address. A week later they received records from the... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Dec 4, 2022

Your son's death was a terrible tragedy. That said, there is something wrong with the facts. "There are no buses to your home" CANNOT be reconciled with a bus stop a few houses down. Either way, his custodian (the girlfriend's grandma) is NOT responsible for his death.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Divorce for Indiana on
Q: Can you be tested for poisons if you aren’t dead?

Honestly fear chemical dosing of malicious intent to disable or kill while inheritance money rapidly dissipated and displaced - obvious tampering of bank transactions evident - 150k gone in my state of undiagnosed impairment - time sick and decommissioned paralleled inheritance distribution all the... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on May 13, 2021

You want to take care that you are not perceived as a paranoid, conspiracy theorist. That said, simply share any concerns that you may have with your general practitioner who can certainly test the presence of most harmful substances, depending upon the symptoms that you experience.

If you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: I live in Indiana and my neighbor said he will shoot my dog if he goes into his yard. Is this legal or a threat ?

I know president Trump just passed a new animal abuse law

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Sep 7, 2020

No President has the authority to pass any laws. That is the exclusive province of Congress. I cannot speak to Federal Law, but Indiana State Law (IC 35-46-3-12.5) protects against Domestic violence animal cruelty

Sec. 12.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally kills a vertebrate...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: I have a Pending guardianship and my guardian has sold my estate and my personal belongings . Would this be conversion?

She has placed me in a Nursing Home and I have no say in anything. She does not respect my rights, she just treats me as if I don't exist! Her attorney appointed an attorney ad-lit-um for me who I have not heard from for over a year!

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Aug 2, 2020

Conversion is just a fancy word for steal. If you suspect that your guardian-ad-litem has stolen your property, simply request an accounting. The guardian's failure to account for ANY part of your property would constitute a breach of his/her fiduciary duty to you and subject the guardian to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: When should a torte case be on Justia after papers sent?
Timothy Rowe
Timothy Rowe
answered on Feb 15, 2020

It is always a good idea to seek legal counsel immediately after an injury or accident to see what your legal rights and options are. It does not have to wait until litigation is initiated. Most consultations are free so it does not hurt to talk to an an attorney experienced in personal injury. The... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: Will my husband be arrested after questioning?

Our neighbor asked my husband to put her boyfriend in the tub. Her boyfriend was breathing just not responding. An hour later she called an ambulance and ge had overdosed and may die.

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Jul 1, 2019

More information would be needed to accurately answer your question. A situation such as you have described is very fact sensitive. He should consult with an attorney before speaking with the police.

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: Mother filled out her will, but did not have it notarized. Was married. I am her daughter, can I legally have her ashes?

She left a letter behind stating she was going to leave her husband. She filled out her will and everything was to go to my sister and I, not her husband. Mom owned the property that he is now claiming. She was cremated and I just want to know if I can take her ashes legally. I cannot leave her in... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Apr 22, 2019

An unwitnessed or "holographic" Will is NOT valid in Indiana, so your mother died, intestate. Under Indiana Code § 29-1-2-1, where a person who dies intestate and is survived by both children and a spouse, 1/2 of the estate passes to the spouse and 1/2 passes to the children, who take,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: My son was overdosing, instead of taking him to the hospital the person got paranoid and drove him into another state.

Drove him from Evansville, In to Henderson, KY, to seek help from her boyfriend, my son Overdosed on the backseat, they also gave false information to police, telling them they did not know who my son was, my son was John Doesn't for almost 3 days, because he had no identification and they... View More

Camille Brooks Ibrahim
Camille Brooks Ibrahim
answered on Jul 5, 2018

Proving that he was overdosed involuntarily will be difficult. Potential criminal charges might be pressed against the assailants however, again. Depending on what the autopsy report says a wrongful death claim could be charged against the driver's car insurance.

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death, Probate and Estate Planning for Indiana on
Q: My sister passed away she,was,single n had no kids dose that make me incharge of all of her esate n what steps do i need
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 12, 2018

Assuming no other close relatives you are entitled to petition for grant of letters of administration. It doesn't automatically make you in charge of anything. Suggest you contact a probate attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: My ex-husband died in a car accident - am I allowed to make a wrongful death claim?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 21, 2017

If you are divorced, no unless you are named executor of his estate. If he had minor children by you then you may file a claim on their behalf.

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2 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: Is it legal in the state of indiana to shoot a dog just because you find the barking annoying? What can I do to help?

I know someone who has a dog and she let her roommates shoot him just because they found him annoying. They shot him in the face with a shot gun. He has never bit anyone or hurt a fly. I want justice for this dog what can I do.

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on May 16, 2017

Report these people to the local police ASAP. YOU cannot do anything but report it to the police. The POLICE can and should charge the shooter AND the owner with Animal Cruelty under § 35-46-3-12. The penalty is up to one year in jail UNLESS the animal dies, then it is a FELONY with up to three... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: My daughter was murdered by boyfriend (& father of daughter, 4); can I sue boyfriend's mother for wrongful death?

His mother is terrorizing me doing horrible, unthinkable, unethical and dishonest things (got my daughter's SSI $ with non-legal, non-valid Guardianship form ($518 per mo). I just got "Co-Guardianship"--she reduced my parenting time by over 75% by manipulating interpretation of... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 15, 2017

No, you can only sue the killer. However, chances are neither she nor her son have money, so you'd spend a lot of time for no result. Not to mention spending money. Do what you are doing to change the custody agreement.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: My kitten was killed my my roommates dog that became loose and entered my room. Is the owner responsible for vet bill?

My lease agreement states that I can have 1 pet. The dog has shown aggression towards children and small animals, as well as bitten a child, which is not legally reported. The owner says that she is not responsible for anything because she told me that her dog has aggression issues. The landlord... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 21, 2016

Did the dog turn the handle on the door? Did the cat let him in? Did you and your roomate have an agreement about how the dog would be restricted when owner was away.

Sounds like you put all responsibllity on her. If you let the door be opened, unlocked, dogs will be dogs, cats will be...
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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: My 20 year old son was killed by an 88 year old woman on a motorcycle

He worked as an mechanic for a motorcycle shop and took it on a test drive. The women failed to stop and turned in front of him. He had no time to stop. She was giving a citation for failure to yield. Is there anything that we can do?

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Oct 27, 2016

Be sure to consult a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. There are statutes of limitations for such cases. Also, given her age, you don't want to risk her passing away, bringing her estate into the mix.

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