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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a company offer you a severence package, only if you sign an agreement not to speak negatively about the company?

That just seems like extortion to me. Hush money in a way.

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Sep 30, 2023

Workers' Compensation is a specialized area of law that concerns work injuries. On your facts, the question that you ask is NOT related to an injury at work.

Absent any contractual obligation to pay you a severance, your employer has an absolute right to place conditions on any...
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1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: i would like to ask the prosecution as to what happened to my POT. Yes is illegal in Indiana, but the deputy sherriff

stated that he would not charge me if he found it in the car. I pilot told him not 2 search my car, stating the last time they illegaly searched they open all the antique 'key chucks' that were sealed never opened. around 30 or so. Anyway They done an enventory search but no pot... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

If you're seeking information about the whereabouts or handling of evidence, you can file a discovery motion in the court where the case is pending. Discovery motions typically request specific items or information relevant to a case. If the marijuana is not listed in the inventory after a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I had a no contact order w my wife when I was out on bond which i adhered to but when I went to court for my hearing

She showed up to speak to prosecutor/ judge. I had no idea she was going to be there. When I stood up to make my plea he asked if that was my wife. I said yes and he sent me straight to jail saying I broke my bond/bail agreement but I did not. I had NO idea she was going to be there. I didn’t... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

In your situation, you adhered to a no-contact order with your wife but were sent to jail when she unexpectedly showed up at your court hearing. You feel this is a double standard and are wondering if there is anything you can do.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: How do I file complaint for my son not receiving his prescribed medications in franklin county indiana jail

Diagnosed with Graves disease in 2016, on daily prescribed meds until being incarcerated on Aug 29. Facility not giving him his prescribed medication since Aug 29th.

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

In Indiana, first contact the Franklin County jail administration to file a complaint about your son not receiving his medication. If that fails, consider filing a complaint with the Indiana Department of Correction Ombudsman. In urgent cases, consult an attorney experienced in prisoners'... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Indiana on
Q: What is the difference between an Entity Authorization and a Corporate Resolution?
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answered on Sep 28, 2023

In Indiana, an Entity Authorization is a general document that specifies who can act on behalf of any business entity. A Corporate Resolution is specific to corporations and records formal decisions made by the board of directors or shareholders. Both indicate who is authorized to make decisions... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Legal Malpractice for Indiana on
Q: Lawyer violated rules conduct terribly with doc. Evid., commision denied the claim an did not act what should do next?!?

Had proof, they admitted the act in email, withdrew early and falsified the reasoning to the courts. But lied to me, made huge mistakes, acted without competence or diligence to the point of me have to help them and tell them how to do things. Confronted firm multiple times of actions but was... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Sep 28, 2023

Of the many items you list as error, some may lead to a legal malpractice claim. Consult with experienced Legal Malpractice specialists attorneys in the state where this occurred.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: In Indiana is an individual labeled as a violent sexual predator on the offender registry allowed to carry a gun?
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answered on Sep 26, 2023

Being labeled as a violent sexual predator is irrelevant, the person will have a felony conviction for some sex offense. All felons are prohibited from possessing a firearm.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Going to court tomorrow to see if judge will hear my cause for missing court a year ago. I am needed at home and work.

I'm wondering the chances of being locked up or if I'll be able to go free and have a later court date set up.

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Sep 25, 2023

If there is a warrant and you show up at court you will be taken into custody and it will be up to the judge to let you out. Since its been a year since you were in court, it is unlikely you will be released. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney who may be able to get the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Trademark and Intellectual Property for Indiana on
Q: Research on this site shows the word mark HEAVEN ON EARTH trademark abandoned in 2018. How should go about verifying?
David Aldrich
David Aldrich
answered on Sep 25, 2023

There are numerous HEAVEN ON EARTH trademark registrations that have been abandoned. There are also numerous HEAVEN ON EARTH trademark registrations/applications that are live. Each trademark is registered in one or more "classes" (categories of good services). If you are looking to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Indiana on
Q: am i authorized to work at amazon with i-94 ?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 21, 2023

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Had court yesterday was there had to leave before over filed continuance and they put warrant or writ body attmnt

What should I do I have the continuance it's stamped and filed

Joel D. Hand
Joel D. Hand
answered on Sep 20, 2023

It sounds as though you are attempting to represent yourself rather than use an attorney. That is a mistake. Just because you file a request for a continuance does not mean that it will be granted. Local rules sometimes require that a request for continuance be filed days in advance of a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Indiana on
Q: In Porter County Indiana, can a Plaintiff get reimbursed for the attorney fees associated with enforcing a judgment?
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answered on Sep 15, 2023

In Indiana, the general rule is that each party is responsible for their own attorney's fees unless there is a specific statute or contract provision that allows for the recovery of attorney's fees. However, there are exceptions to this rule.

If a contract between the parties...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: My friend got charged with an F1 dealing a controlled substance resulting in death from 1,2,3 what will she get

What will happen to her what kind of charges could she get also they gave her a habitual fellon and bond 100,000.00 cash what will happen to her

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Sep 14, 2023

She either needs to hire an attorney ASAP or request a public defender at her first court hearing. She is looking at decades in prison.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Indiana on
Q: Our Indiana town has a mandatory registry for contractors. Is it legal for the Town to fine either a non-complying

contractor or the homeowner for whom they are working? Is it legal under State law?

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answered on Sep 14, 2023

The legality of fines imposed by an Indiana town for non-compliance with contractor registration hinges on the town's specific ordinances and regulations. Indiana state law allows municipalities to establish their own rules regarding contractor registration and penalties. These fines are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Civil Litigation and Probate for Indiana on
Q: Is it unethical for an attorney to not disclose they represented your brother when both you and him need an estate attor

My mom passed away. Both my brother and I hired an attorney to handle her estate. My brother was represented by this firm in a criminal case. I did not know this before we hired this firm to handle my mom’s estate. Is this unethical and should I file a complaint with the Indiana Bar Association?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 14, 2023

No, it probably is not unethical. The previous criminal case is most likely not "substantially related" to the estate case. Both you and your brother's interests ought to be aligned in probating your mom's estate.

Now if your brother's criminal case was for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: How Can my fiancé get his ex name that moved out a year ago off a rent to own lease that is paid in 4 months?

Mi fiancé rents to own a trailar and in December it will be his however he’s been paying for it for 6 years and 6 years ago he was with his ex they was never married but he added her to the lease. She moved out a year ago and I moved in and it’s been nothing but hell how can we get her off the... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 13, 2023

The best way to resolve this problem is for your fiance, his ex, and the lessor to draft and sign an agreement between themselves removing her from the contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Indiana on
Q: Can their be a law suite against the Insurance company, for false statement, about health question, they ask

They say no health question but it on the app. Globe and Colonial etc.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 19, 2023

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I don't think you have grounds for a lawsuit. Did you suffer damages as a result of the false statement? It sounds like it could have been a transcription error. If on the other hand, there was malicious intent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for Indiana on
Q: Under common law does Indiana recognize UCC 1-207 ?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 10, 2023

Indiana statutorily adopted the UCC. UCC 1.207 is IN Code 26-1-1-207: https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/2022/title-26/article-1/chapter-1/section-26-1-1-207/

The UCC is statutory law, not common law, although many of its provisions originated from the common law of merchants

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: How can I be charged with F4 Burglary in a home I never entered that day shared by myself and my ex? Theft and SVF
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answered on Sep 11, 2023

Based on the information provided to the police and then to the prosecutor determines what charges are filed. This does not mean the State can prove the charges, it will be based on what evidence there is in the case. An F4 carries a penalty range of 2-12 years in the DOC. If you have not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Insurance Bad Faith for Indiana on
Q: Can my homeowners insurance refuse to replace my furnace if it was damaged by a power surge and voided the warranty?

The AC/furnace is 4 months old and had a 10 year warranty. The power surge voided the warranty. The insurance company wants to fix it instead of replacing it, which means I lose the remaining 9+ years of warranty. They also want to pay me $500 to replace a $1200 washing machine that the power... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 20, 2023

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. On option might be to discuss their proposed repair/component replacement with your furnace company (if you mean their warranty) - if the power surge only affected control components. Another route could include... View More

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