He is a non violent offender with under a year of time left. His name is Jamie Wacasey and he was arrested and charged with driving while suspended. He was traveling to walmart for children's tylenol when he was arrested. We are all very worried about him and this virus rapidly spreading... View More 
answered on Apr 17, 2020
Sorry to hear about this. You should consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to consider his options. There are motions that can be filed on his behalf to try and get him relief during this scary time. Good luck!
I was charged with 2 felonies. Possession of marijuana and distribution. Happened in February of 2018. In my plea agreement that I signed it said my felony charges were to be moved down to misdemeanor after I did one year probation and 40 hours community service. I completed both things and... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2020
Go to IN.gov and run your criminal history, there is a fee, and see what is documented. It may be a clerical error.
There are currently audio AND video devices in my home. 100% true.
answered on Nov 3, 2019
I'm sorry for your difficult situation. Constitutional issues generally involve action on the part of the state; but that isn't really important. It sounds like an uncomfortable situation, and whatever it is that you might pay an attorney to do - injunction, order, or what else, it could... View More
Both occupants were home when warrant was served for specific items to be obtained, but only one of the two received a copy. 11 days have passed and still no knowledge of what was removed from the home, but two specific items missing from home had nothing to do with the investigation. Feels as... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2019
The Search Warrant should have a case number at the Clerks Office, the police would also file a Return of Search Warrant detailing the items removed. The return is to be filed in the same case as the search warrant
answered on Apr 13, 2019
It's hard to think of a reason why this might be illegal. You could double-check with Indiana building, environmental, occupational health, fire & safety codes, as well as local municipal or town codes.
Tim Akpinar
Different cases
answered on Apr 9, 2019
If the NCO was valid and in effect at the time of the new offense, then having the underlying NCO terminated later has no impact on the later charge.
I was attacked the guy swung I swung back hitting him 3x he later died from heart complications I was charged with voluntary man slaughter the guy was 6’3 330 I’m 5’10 150. I was only protecting myself from him is there anyway I can get the felony dropped because in 2013 stand ur ground was... View More
And listen in my home to try and hear that person speak? Then demand I open the door or they will bust it out if I don't then upon entering begin to search with no warrant then cuff me for saying to stop
answered on Nov 7, 2018
If the person is visiting and has no possessory interest in the home and the warrant lists another address then the police cannot force their way in unless they get a new search warrant that lists your address.
First offense domestic battery
strangulation. Higher then normal band requested by prosucution cause of knowing the defendant is there someone i can write the cass county judicial is playing by there own rules something needs done. They changed prosecutor but still same office still being... View More
Do the police have the right to run my car’s tags if it’s parked at a residence ? 1:30am me and my son seen 2 police cars parked and talking, witch neither one was facing the roadway nor had there lights on, they soon pulled out as I pulled into a driveway, the cop asked me about my license... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2018
In general, there is nothing illegal about running a tag. Whether the police had a right to enter on your property is another question.
Generally the front yard has a limited expectation of privacy.
For instance, if the police knew your name, nothing prohibits them from running your... View More
The police were called on my ex-wife because a neighbor’s kid said she hit him. They wanted to exam my 11 year old autistic son for sexual abuse when they were here. She said no but they had him take his pants off and examined him anyway, on the front porch of the apartment in plain sight of... View More
was arrested and put in jail for 4 days charged with a felony and mistometer, my lawyer got case dismissed for invalid search warrant, invasion of privacy. I was evicted charged 3000 for damages the 15 narcotics officers done knocking down doors and destroying house. I have been tuned down jobs,... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2018
It sounds like you may have a case, I would suggest the 'find a lawyer' feature on Justia to find an attorney in your area that handles suits against police, called 1983 actions. Also be mindful that you have a short window in order to put the department on notice, which I believe is 180... View More
private vehicle is my own personal car
commercial vehicle is a semi, taxi, limo, etc
answered on May 8, 2018
The speed limit signs apply to all vehicles unless there is a specific truck speed, which would be posted below the posted speed limit sign.
what is considered reasonable? is a Saturday or Sunday morning at 10am a reasonable time for the real estate agents to show a property if said property is currently being rented? is it legal for the tennants to only allow that it be shown M-F only?
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Unless you stipulated otherwise in the lease agreement, you can basically show the house whenever you want, provided that you give advance notice and the hours are reasonable. Having a showing during normal business hours is perfectly acceptable, weekday or weekend. Be nice about the process and... View More
Can parole & police search my home if a 9 yr old allows entry when homeowner isn’t home
answered on Mar 6, 2018
Without knowing more fact and going simply on what you state it sounds like there are some constitutional issues. If this involves you, you should consider having a consultation with an attorney very soon.
Live on East side guetto of Indy but my husband i are proffesionals with no criminal record. Proud gun owners with license to carry. Earlier this year a guy(age 24) and 2 kids broke into the 3rd house down from mine. I witnessed the crime. Reported it. They came out and spoke to the 3 criminals and... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2017
Your options are to ask to speak to the supervisors of the officers or the chief of police. Another option would be to contact the prosecutors office and schedule an appointment to speak with a prosecutor. Have you also contacted the local media?
Here is the rundown, I was a block from my home and pulling up to a stop sign, as I was approaching the stop sign I turned on my signal made a complete stop. Before proceeding I looked down and saw I did not have my wallet, I proceeded to turn and then make a immediate right(I signaled there was... View More
answered on May 20, 2017
Legal? Yes. The cop apparently had a valid pretext for initiating the encounter. You had every right to refuse to answer his questions.
answered on May 11, 2017
The age of consent is 16. Just getting you pregnant would not be a crime.
Due to recent events with the election and Trump winning, students have chosen to peacefully protest by sitting down during the pledge of allegiance. Today, 11/10, the vice principal came inside my classroom after the pledge of allegiance and stated that we will stand during the pledge and if we... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2017
The Vice Principal should discuss his policy with the school attorney. If you do get "written up", consult an attorney. While it seems futile to protest the election after the fact, that does not deprive you of the right to peacefully express yourself politically.
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.
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