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answered on May 2, 2017
Assuming the father has both temporary sole legal and physical custody, yes, the school can keep you from your son. If you do not currently have legal and/or physical custody of your child the school is not going to let you see him.
The teacher stopped the class and berated a student for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for about 20 min. Then punished him by not allowing him to participate in class. My husband was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. My son feels like he must say it or be ridiculed. It caused anxiety along... View More 
answered on Apr 16, 2017
If you have complaints about a public school teacher, take it up with the school board.
It even says online that the papers were returned because no one was there to sign.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
The best thing to do is contact a criminal defense attorney who handles cases in that county. If there is an active warrant, or a pending case, the attorney can help your friend from there.
answered on Jan 16, 2017
Hello Cory. If CPS has an open case they can come and do a home visit. They do not need a warrant to enter they just need an open case file to do so. Now it does have to be during reasonable hours.
I'm in Indiana and I work nights. My sleeping schedule doesn't change on my days off. I like to drive around my neighborhood. It's quiet and relaxing. I get pulled over and told that I have to show I'D or else I will go to jail. I'm just told that I look suspicious or... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2017
Unless you commit a traffic infraction or an officer has "reasonable suspicion" of criminal activity or more (such as an outstanding warrant or probable cause), it is not proper for you to be detained or required to show ID. Of course, a cop will make something up if he wants to justify a... View More
My dog was attacked by my neighbor's dogs on my property. For reasons unknown to me, the county has shown a lot of deference to my neighbor. There was no investigation to speak of, and the evidence that Animal Management did see was not noted in the police report. A public nuisance ticket... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2016
Counties have considerable discretion in how they conduct investigations. Unless you can establish a due process violation under the 14th Amendment, you most likely have no recourse under civil rights analysis. Find a well-connected municipal lawyer and get a consultation.
He did not live with me, only spent overnights on weekends and the items are nothing of value. Mostly knick knack or toy type items and a small bag of clothing items. I have called and texted him to get them but he always has some excuse as to why he can't yet. When can legally throw it out. I... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
He abandoned the property. Send him a letter giving him a reasonable time to claim his items. If he doesn't then throw them out.
The drug testing varies by person to person some are made to just empty pockets and pull pants down to knees.Lately they have made everyone pull all their clothes down to their knees and have a stranger watch them pee the whole time. My first drug test the male HR rep was there to verify i... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2016
Indiana is an employment at will state. While that employer conduct seems over the top, your recourse may be limited, unless those policies are being imposed in a discriminatory manner.
Can a peace officer demand ID from anyone on whim? Can they demand ID and arrest someone for failing to ID? The questions are on the basis that there is no crime committed, no reasonable suspicion of a crime and not while operating a motor vehicle.
And the county jail not allow this person to have his meds that are needed for blood clots and antibiotics from the surgery and a machine that this person is to be on for swelling and blood clot prevention
answered on Sep 11, 2016
If that person is charged with a crime, he must have a lawyer that can address these medical issues to the court.
Wife was having an affair lied to get epo and used it to have me arrested because i found out about her affair and informed the wife of the man she was cheating with . Did the cops have the right to arrest me on her word and put guns in my face while doing so . They also locked me in a holding... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2016
There may be an excessive force issue. Police have qualified immunity, and excessive force claims are difficult to prove, but talking to a civil rights attorney would be an option.
My family keeps calling cps to my home. The last time i made them get a warrant before i did anything. Well now not even a week since the last report was closed they are knocking again. Are they able to get another warrant again. I'm in indiana.
answered on Sep 11, 2016
CPS can get a warrant any time they can convince a judge or magistrate to approve one. You should talk to an attorney about why your family is doing this.
It involves civil rights/ personal injury/ and ???
answered on Aug 4, 2016
If it's civil rights, especially involving police or prison issues, contact the Indiana Civil Liberties Union and ask for the contact information for their "cooperating attorneys " who work on whatever issue yours is. Note for state claims you also have to comply with the tort claims act.
answered on Jul 26, 2012
no but as a practical matter there isn't anything significant that you can or should try to do about it. cursing at cops or anyone who has authority over you is neither smart or productive.
answered on Dec 17, 2011
yes.
the issue of race may come into play if the opposing side is using its peremptory(discretionary)strikes to eliminate a particular race from serving one the jury.
County sherriff for unlawful detainning a prisoner for longer that the 48 hrs. without a warrant and voilating a few of the constitional rights / Civil rights of a person living in the state of indiana and there is 231 other people in this law suit
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answered on May 17, 2011
I suggest that you discuss this matter with the Class Attorney. He or she have the most knowledge about the case and is really in the best position to assist you.
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answered on May 17, 2011
Generally speaking, torts have a limitation of 2 years. However, there may be other statutry deadlines depending on the facts of your case.
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