If your son was ticketed under I.C. 35-46-1-10.5 for Purchase, acceptance, or possession of tobacco, an e-liquid, or an electronic cigarette by a minor, then it is an infraction and not a criminal offense.

An infraction is punishable only by a fine, much like a standard traffic ticket.... Read more »

In order to get a warrant, law enforcement must show the judge some evidence that demonstrates probable cause that evidence of criminal activity is present at a certain place or that a certain person committed a certain crime and should be arrested. The Probable Cause Affidavit is a sworn statement... Read more »

For a Level 6 felony, you will need to be formally booked at the jail. If the warrant was withdrawn and bail is OR or set at a fixed amount, then you will likely need to submit to fingerprinting and booking at the jail after which you will either be released on the OR bond or allowed to post the... Read more »

Your question is a bit confusing.

A warrant can be issued in a unique cause number prior to any charges being filed. This is done quite often and usually the unique cause is sealed until after the warrant is served.

A warrant can be issued as part of the initial filing of a felony... Read more »

In terms of criminal liability, you only have to worry about your own personal behavior. The allegedly criminal acts of an employer, acting as an individual, does not apply to you. If the business entity is accused of criminal acts (e.g. fraud) then the entity itself is in trouble and any of the... Read more »

As long as the habitual enhancement applies to the case, there is no statute or other law the requires the State to file that enhancement before the omnibus date. Prosecutors routinely hold back on the habitual filing at first as a bargaining chip during plea negotiations.

There doesn't appear to be question posed, but the issues you are raising are issues that need to be discussed with an attorney actually handling the case.

If you husband has an attorney (retained or appointed) these are issues that need to be discussed with that attorney.

If there was a valid warrant for your boyfriend's arrest, the officers are allowed to do a search incident to arrest within certain limits. Also, if the vehicle was going to be impounded, they are allowed to do an inventory search. There are many nuances and details associated with search and... Read more »

Yes, the witness can testify. Credibility of witnesses is always an issue for the finder of fact. In a jury trial, the finder of fact is the jury. In a bench trial, the finder of fact is the judge. Credibility of a witness can be attacked by prior inconsistent statements. That seems to be the... Read more »

You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney to see what your options are, there could be a basis to dismiss.

It sounds as though there is at least a possibility that you may have a defense to one or more of charges that you could be facing but there is not sufficient information in your post to know for certain. I strongly recommend that you reach out to an experienced OVWI/criminal defense attorney who... Read more »

The State has the period of the statute of limitations to refile charges. If its a felony, then the period is 5 years from the date of the incident.

You need to be represented by counsel. Almost everything can be played to a lesser included offense, under most circumstances. There are too many variables to discuss and there are details that should not be published in an online forum. You need to contact a criminal defense attorney who... Read more »

You can look on in.gov and see if there are forms. However, it may be wiser to consult with a criminal defense attorney since expunging convictions can get complicated depending on the number of cases as well as depending on the level of the offense there are likely different timelines and... Read more »

If this is your very first write up, it may be possible to have an administrative hearing. It depends on the county, and if it is your first dirty drop or not.

It is also possible community corrections file a violation with the court.

You should contact a local criminal defense attorney to discuss the situation, most offer free consultations. An attorney should be able to help keep this off your record.

It depends on the county and the seriousness of the violation. Mycase.in.gov may state “hold then bond in the amount of…or “15 days hold then no bond hold.”

Unless the police have more than your admission of being intoxicated, I do not see how you could be prosecuted for an OWI. However, you will very likely be charged with leaving the scene of an accident. From this point forward, you should not speak to your neighbor about the situation, nor the... Read more »

It might not be reflected on mycase.in.gov but a prosecutor is most likely assigned to the case, and you or your attorney know who that is. Sometimes prosecutors get reassigned to other cases or courts.

Yes. There may be different reasons fir it including late reporting of the alleged crime.