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I need to go to another county to turn myself in and not sure if I can do that or another lawyer can get another date for me
answered on Nov 27, 2023
You can always hire your own attorney even after the court appointed you a public defender. Use the find a lawyer tab on this site and look for a criminal defense attorney in your area. Discuss the situation with the attorney to see about getting a new date. Most attorneys offer free... View More 
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
Whether or not you can get a continued pre-trial hearing today for another day if you hire another lawyer today depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. In general, however, courts are reluctant to grant continuances, especially if the case has already been delayed.... View More
How do I get this fixed.?
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
To address errors in a police report, you should first contact the police department that filed the report. Explain the situation and the specific inaccuracies you've identified. It's helpful to have any relevant documentation or evidence that supports your claim of errors in the report.... View More
I am the subject of an abuse from a foster child or 22 months after I called the authorities on him and dcs also took my other children it is not criminal it’s civil
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
In your situation, where you've fostered children for a significant period and are facing challenges due to allegations of abuse, it's important to understand your legal options. Yes, you can petition the court to have the children placed back in your home, but this process can be... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
In Indiana, there are no specific laws that address measuring children for the purpose of eating at a restaurant. However, restaurant policies that involve measuring children could potentially raise issues under anti-discrimination laws. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination based on... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
Law enforcement agencies use a super minute sheet to document the details of a criminal arrest. It is typically used in misdemeanor cases where the defendant is not jailed.
The super minute sheet includes the defendant's name, date of birth, address, and contact information. It also... View More
After selling or giving away much of our personal effects and furniture, accepting an offer on our home, I received a call late Friday that the hiring manager is no longer with the company and the job offer I had signed has been rescinded and terminated.
The feelings I have rushing through... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
Many people have had their job offers rescinded, often for reasons beyond their control.
There are a few reasons why a company might rescind a job offer. One reason is that the company may have lost funding or had to make layoffs. Another reason is that the company may have found a more... View More
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
My friend was pulled over and went to jail and then the cop allowed me to drive off in the car with the suspended license.. and then later down the line requested that driving while suspended charges be put on me is that even possible?.. I have no idea charges were filed against me until almost 3... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
This sounds like BS, I suggest consulting with a local criminal defense attorney asap who can represent the facts to the prosecutor and hopefully get a dismissal of the charges.
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
In Indiana, finding out if a person has a sealed warrant that hasn't been issued can be challenging due to the nature of sealed warrants. These warrants are typically not accessible to the public and are intended to remain confidential, often for reasons related to ongoing investigations or... View More
My ex tricked me into eating dog cookies by telling me they were regular gingerbread cookies. They were shaped like any regular gingerbread man cookie you would see. It did not have any smells that seemed off and the taste was bland to me. She used our child to get me to eat it. My concern is that... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
Yes, tricking someone into unknowingly eating pet food without their consent could potentially be illegal in Indiana. Here are some key considerations:
- It could qualify as battery - intentionally causing offensive or harmful contact without consent. Feeding someone pet food fits the... View More
Lender sent title to insurance company I then bought it back from insurance company for salvage price insurance company sent me my title with lien holder release of lien
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Indiana, once a lender sells a car to an insurance company and receives payment for the actual cash value (ACV), they generally lose their rights to the vehicle, including any claims to its title. If you have bought the car back from the insurance company at a salvage price and received the... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Indiana, once a dealer accepts the payoff amount from a total loss insurance claim, their rights to the vehicle, including the title, are typically relinquished.
This means that the dealer should not file for a lost title if they have already settled the claim with the insurance... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Try to get duplicate receipts. Sometimes, businesses keep copies of receipts for a certain period of time. You can try contacting the businesses where you made the purchases to see if they can provide you with duplicate receipts.
My husband purchased a used Harley from a woman in Indiana. When you give him the title, he noticed the woman’s name wasn’t it wasn’t titled in her name she had signed on as a purchaser, but never sent it in and title it in her name when I asked her about that she explained that she had power... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
If the motorcycle was reported stolen in South Dakota, authorities there have jurisdiction to press charges if the vehicle is found within their state, regardless of any sales receipt you possess from Indiana. The concept of 'title jumping' refers to the act of selling a vehicle without... View More
getrid of unconstitutional convictions while on federal probation
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
If you believe your convictions were unconstitutional and you're currently on federal probation, you should consider seeking legal counsel to review your case. An attorney can evaluate the specifics of your situation and advise whether there are grounds for an appeal or a motion to vacate your... View More
The original charge was possession of meth level 6 felony. Probation violation was for failed drug tests. I missed court because my mom had a stroke and my siblings and I were trying to decide what to do with mom. I couldn't get proof from hospital to show that's why and a warrant was... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
The bench warrant will remain active, it does not expire, until you are arrested or hire an attorney who can file a motion to recall the warrant, though the judge can still deny the recall.
Part of the pre application questionnaire, does the hire fall under disabled
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answered on Nov 2, 2023
Yes, ADHD is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting one or more major life activities.
If the hire indicates that they have a disability, you are then required to provide reasonable... View More
I got a storage unit under full pretenses thinking that they were a secure facility with cameras and a gated facility like they claimed on their website and what they told me and then my things get stolen because there's no security and no cameras for footage can I sue them?
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
If the storage facility misrepresented the security measures in place, and that misrepresentation was a significant factor in your decision to rent a unit there, you might have grounds for a lawsuit based on false advertising or breach of contract.
The success of such a claim would depend... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
When sending a letter of intent to file a claim, it does not necessarily have to be sent via certified mail; however, it is often advisable to do so. Certified mail provides proof of mailing and delivery, which can be important in legal proceedings to establish that the recipient was indeed... View More
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