Looking to get more info like what paperwork I should file if I need a lawyer or not to do this money court cost expectations
answered on Sep 12, 2022
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 »
This is my first ever failed screen I'm on house arrest until December 5th
answered on Sep 7, 2022
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.
After court what are the chances I will go to jail . The items were only worth thirty dollars total. I have no prior criminal record or anything not even a speeding ticket. I am 18 years old. Again the main point of the question is will I go to jail or not, not will this be on my record. Thanks.
answered on Sep 6, 2022
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.
answered on Sep 5, 2022
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.”
I saw her later that day and gave her my insurance information and told her I was intoxicated, she told the officer that I was intoxicated. When I when to the police station the next day to give my statement I told him I was intoxicated when I backed into her car, panicked and left the scene.
answered on Aug 26, 2022
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 »
answered on Aug 16, 2022
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.
Said incident happened on 4/9 of this year but I was never arrested or charged with anything but now all of a sudden I’m being charged, and this is the first I’m hearing of this, is this legal
answered on Aug 14, 2022
Yes. There may be different reasons fir it including late reporting of the alleged crime.
I was pulled over and they gave me a possession charge. In the report the vehicle listed is incorrect
answered on Aug 2, 2022
It can be used to attack credibility of the witness, however unless there is something more, as long as the witness is accurate with everything else, including identifying the defendant as the violator in Court, it most likely will not be enough to help the defendant.
I received violation on the first can they violate me on the second as well even though I haven’t started serving second sentence
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Under Indiana law, yes you can violate probation or a sentence you have not yet begun to served by violating a consecutive sentence which you are currently serving. Contact your prior attorney or seek new representation to protect your interests.
My license was suspended 2 years ago due to a criminal charge and lack of financial responsibility I've been pulled over and now here recently literally just in the parking lot almost of my employment and ticketed for driving law suspended the problem is I am so far in debt due to this covid... Read more »
answered on Jul 26, 2022
Go to IN.gov and look up the BMV. There should be sample forms for waiver available.
the circuit court is ignoring the ruling. this was done on May 4 2021. so that the defendant could possibly get some relief from the prison sentence. The states attorney was called and asked why they were not getting the defendant back in court for this ruling, he said it's the... Read more »
answered on Jul 20, 2022
First, I am not an Indiana lawyer. But I suggest sending a letter or posting a pleading for the trial court, to get things moving.
Dear Attorneys My story IN ELKHART IN starts by a detectives calling me asking about a stolen vehicle that I sold to a gentlemen out of mishawaka. Yes is true the vehicle that I sold was stolen in which I bought from a lady with the title and keys in which it needed mechanical work I thought it... Read more »
answered on Jul 7, 2022
This is an issue that you really need to discuss confidentially with an attorney.
I will say that in criminal matters there is a requirement that the person did the prohibited act with certain level of intent. Usually this intent is "knowingly" or "intentionally." If you... Read more »
I have copy of taped statement where my boyfriend the alleged victim is admitting to prosecutor and my public defender that he lied when he called 911 on me for breaking in his home stating i didnt live there and that I did reside in the home and that I had personal property inside when he changed... Read more »
answered on Jul 6, 2022
Sounds like you should request a new public defender, though the court will be reluctant to appoint a new one. You could also hire your own attorney.
When does an affidavit (probable cause) for search have to be filed with the clerk? When does the warrant have to be returned? If there's no affidavit of probable cause ever filed with the clerk EVER ..is that legal? Next if 10 months later a different cause number(ed) search warrant is... Read more »
answered on Jul 5, 2022
If you have had 3 attorneys not sure why your questions have not been answered. To answer your questions accurately depends on the specific facts of your case which are not listed in your description. However, you can Google the specific statute to give you some insights into the law that... Read more »
When is the Warrent going to come
answered on Jul 5, 2022
The State has 2 years to file charges if misdemeanor & 5 years for a felony, though I would expect charges would be filed in the next several months. You can go to mycase.in.gov and look up your name to see when charges have been filed.
I read an article by Forbes magazine which claimed that indiana didn't have the ability to tell the difference between hemp and marijuana. Now if they can how easy is it? Would it take a long time and would it be costly to the state
answered on Jun 23, 2022
I have seen the language in the lab work from the State "Marijuana THC percent not determined". Hopefully at some point in the future they would be able and/or interested in trying to determine that percentage.
I have a friend who was just made aware they have a misdemeanor arrest warrant in Hendricks County Indiana I'm trying to find out how long the sheriff waits to serve the warrant
answered on Jun 23, 2022
A warrant can be served any time, depending on the seriousness of the offense and if the defendant is considered dangerous or not. If it is just a misdemeanor check mycase.in.gov to see if bond can be posted. Generally the sooner a defendant gets out of the warrant status the better. It is better... Read more »
I never sold any spoon and I told him I did not break in the house. all he has is someone saying I sold them spoon. Can he arrest me
answered on Jun 23, 2022
Please keep in mind that an arrest is not a conviction. Sometimes innocent people get arrested. If you are proven innocent the charges will then be dismissed. Another important issue to keep in mind that you have the right to have an attorney present any time you are questioned by police. If you... Read more »
No sentence modification was filed for defendant or by state, 118 actual surved day and 180 awarded for rehabilitation programs in jail completed how do we get it back or reverse the modification after sentencing. The judge originally gave correct actually days in sentencing but 5 days later... Read more »
answered on Jun 21, 2022
It is not clear what you are asking from the question above.
I have yet to find a judge unwilling to give credit for actual time served in the jail. I would recommend you speak with an attorney directly about the calculation of the served time, the good time credit days for this offense,... Read more »
The Indiana judge said for him to be released Friday but he didn’t get out. Will the feds come get him or will they wait for the case here to be resolved?
answered on Jun 13, 2022
The US Marshall's Office has likely put a detainer on him to keep him from being released. They will come get him from his current location when they get around to it. They may wait until the current state case is resolved. They may not. The detainer will prevent him from bonding out in the... Read more »
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