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Someone falsely reported to the police that I had a gun. When pulled over, I fled because I was without a license. Although I did not have a gun, the police found meth in my truck's cooler. I'm charged with possession and intent to distribute, although there's no fingerprint or DNA... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Likely not, had the police pulled you over simply because of the false allegation of a gun, you might have a good chance. However, because you fled, the discovery of the meth was likely as a result of a search incident to an arrest. The definitive answer will depend on the fine details of the... View More
I am concerned about an incident where my 3-year-old child, who has behavioral issues, managed to get out of his harness on the school bus and nearly fell. My child claims the bus driver spanked him, and when we requested to review the bus footage to understand how he reached the front of the bus,... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Why would you want to pay a $5,000 retainer to hire an attorney to see a video of your child acting badly? What are your concerns? If your child has behavioral issues, why is he riding the bus at age 3? If this is a publicly funded school, it is protected by the Indiana Tort Claims Act. On your... View More
I am a 72-year-old bus driver in Indiana, and I was hit in the face by a student's backpack. Two weeks later, the same student kicked me in the ribs. The bus aid was also hit during the incident. The school suspended the student for a week and then assigned him to another bus. What protections... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
You can and should have made a police report as each of those incidents constituted a battery on you. If the child is a minor, any charges would be processed through the juvenile justice system. Regardless of his/her, no student should be committing battery on a bus driver or the aid without... View More
Bartholomew county jail, inmate was incarcerated on ptr from a level 6 felony from 6 years ago. Inmate was offered bail and I paid $5,000 on Friday Oct 4. Today was her initial hearing/ attorney status hearing and her discovery/sentencing hearing is November 13th. We checked in with her probation... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
As a general rule, the PO cannot do so. However, if there is a term in the rules of probation that she signed allowing for work release with a violation of probation filed, then the answer could be yes. Additionally, if the court ordered her as a condition of the bond to go to work release that... View More
I am having quite the hard time finding an attorney that is willing to take my case on Mid Stream
answered on Oct 6, 2024
Without knowing anything about your case or your attorney's performance on it, it's possible your words made your attorney apprehensive about further work on the case. Whatever the case might be, you could continue your efforts to find a replacement attorney, supplementing your searches... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
It's possible to have your case dismissed due to errors in personal information, but it typically depends on the nature of the case and the specific errors involved. Incorrect details like height, weight, and middle name might not be sufficient grounds on their own. However, they can be... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
If the identity of the individual who committed the crime is in dispute, the discrepancy in the physical description could be powerful evidence in securing an acquittal. But, standing alone, that is not strong enough to secure a pretrial dismissal in the absence of other evidence that they... View More
My house was raided today an my boyfriend an I were detained separately, as well as we were both taken down to the police station for further questioning. I was released for asking for a lawyer an I still haven’t heard from him. As well as he hasn’t been booked on any charges
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
In the United States, the police can typically detain someone for questioning for a reasonable period, generally considered to be up to 48 hours. If they have not charged the person with a crime within that time, they must either release them or formally arrest and charge them.
Since you... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If the police are lying about what is in their records, a lawyer can help you request those records. This is often done through a process called discovery, where both sides in a legal case must share information. In many places, there are also public records laws that require government agencies,... View More
She moved out of an abusive home as soon as she turned 18, less than a year ago. My son and her are expecting their first child and she needs her birth certificate in order to get state health insurance for prenatal care. Her abusive mother refuses to turn over her birth certificate, and it's... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
1. Obtaining a birth certificate from another state:
- Most states allow individuals to request their own birth certificates online, by mail, or in person at the vital records office.
- She doesn't need her mother's permission to obtain her own birth certificate, as... View More
I want to sue for the loss of a company and I was tortured 2 different incidents now I have ptsd they starved me half to death I have proof!!!
Wellstone regional hospital diagnosed me with it and had proof I was lack of protein malnutrition I wrote the jail the nurse and everyone about... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
To sue the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the loss of your company and the mistreatment you experienced, start by gathering all your evidence, including medical records from Wellstone Regional Hospital and any documentation of your malnutrition and PTSD diagnosis. This evidence is... View More
The head of ACC archectual control commission of HOA dislikes the overall appearance of all privacy fences and even with material and design meeting building codes and material convinces, denys.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
In Indiana, homeowners associations (HOAs) often have significant control over property modifications, including privacy fences. Even if your fence meets all building codes and material standards, the HOA's architectural control commission (ACC) can still deny it based on aesthetic preferences... View More
I was employed as a music instructor. The company I was working for required me to sign a NCA upon accepting the job offer in 2015. I was terminated Aug. 2023. The owners cited restructuring. I later found they were alleging misconduct. The Department of Workforce Development determined there was... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
The enforceability of a noncompete agreement can depend on several factors, including state laws and the specific circumstances of your case. Given your situation, there are a few key points to consider. First, the fact that the Department of Workforce Development found insufficient evidence for... View More
was threatened by 4 cops after filing
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
Filing a quiet title complaint can potentially delay or stop an ejection if it raises valid legal questions about property ownership. The purpose of a quiet title action is to resolve disputes over property ownership, and it often involves the court determining who has rightful ownership of the... View More
This case has been ongoing since January 12, 2021. Does the tolling period begin when the case is dismissed, or when the indictment is filed? This case will be dismissed on August 8, 2024. Is there different tolling when the defendants are employees of a company, rather than state actors, police... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
In civil rights actions, the tolling period, which pauses the statute of limitations, often starts when the underlying criminal case is resolved favorably for the plaintiff. This is grounded in the principle set by the Supreme Court in Manuel v. Joliet, which requires that a wrongful conviction or... View More
Pole told me that I had to fix wire from meter to house get inspected and once I have green tag to call them back so they can finish. Well after 2 tries and $100 later the inspector gave me the green tag. The wire from the meter to the transformer still needed to be fixed and the new meter... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been facing with getting your electricity restored after the storm damage. Going 4-5 years without power, especially with your mother's medical needs, sounds incredibly challenging and frustrating.
It's unusual that the... View More
I’ve had my firearms confiscated from me by the police after my home was being burglarized by thieves and I used it as self defense no one was injured but the police still took it as “evidence” the case was dropped and over it’s been a year and I still get a run around about getting my guns... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It must be very frustrating to have your property taken and not returned even after your case was dropped.
The specific laws and procedures around confiscation and return of firearms used in self-defense incidents vary by jurisdiction. In some... View More
My sister had a baby in the hospital two years ago. A first time parent. She had no drugs or alcohol in her system. She was asking for a lot of help. And had post partum. Her family came and was told everything was fine but nurses said otherwise. They said there concerns for her ability to properly... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If your sister's situation unfolded as described, it could potentially involve wrongful actions by the hospital staff and the Department of Child Services (DCS). It is concerning if a social worker practicing with an expired license was involved in the decision-making process, as this could... View More
Recently I've been having problems with my landlord telling me that I need to delete my Facebook account or he would evict me over it. not for sure what to do about that.
Is there a law that states a landlord can tell me what I can and can't do on social media? I mean there's... View More
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
In general, your landlord cannot dictate your social media activities, such as maintaining a Facebook account, as long as your conduct on these platforms does not violate the terms of your lease or local laws. Your rights to privacy and free speech are typically protected under the law, unless your... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
Removing a child from one placement to another without a court order could potentially be a violation of the child's and the parent's rights, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Child welfare agencies and caseworkers are generally required to follow due process and obtain... View More
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