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i was told by the jail that i can't get one til my attorney gets one when I go to court. I don't have a lawyer and may need to represent myself
answered on Feb 19, 2017
No, you will not get an arrest report until charges are filed. Until then, reports are work product. You are entitled to discovery from the prosecutor, whether you are pro se or represented by counsel, once charges are pending.
I never got an arrest report so I have no idea whats on it. I didn't do the probable cause charge.
answered on Feb 19, 2017
If you believe you were arrested without probable cause, you should discuss that with your attorney. You will still need to deal with the charges. Courts in Indiana do not have the authority to dismiss charges under normal circumstances. Even a first offense carries the possibility of jail time... View More 
What is ALS? And thanks for the prompt response.
answered on Feb 14, 2017
They keep your license because the Indiana statute requires it.
answered on Feb 14, 2017
This is a licensing question. You should contact the appropriate state licensing board for their requirements.
I was arrest Friday for blowing .19. I got a dui. My lisence was kept after being bonded out. I spoke to a lawyer briefly and he said I can continue driving if I get another copy of my lisence and if the bmv site shows my lisence as valid. He said go just chdcj it frequently for when the suspension... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2017
Your license is not suspended upon arrest, only upon a finding of probable cause. In most counties, the license suspension is processed at the time of the initial hearing. If you were just arrested Friday, your license has NOT been suspended (yet). The other lawyer advised you correctly.
To further explain the endangerment charge that is an add on sentence correct?
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Endangerment is an element of the enhanced offense, and must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
I was carrying the beer in my hand for my buddy. The cops pulled us over and told us they followed us from the store. My buddy's hands were full so that's why I was carring the beer.
answered on Feb 11, 2017
Get a lawyer. That is not a traffic ticket! You are being charged with a misdemeanor. If you have a clear prior record, you may be eligible for pretrial diversion.
answered on Jan 30, 2017
Whether the court will recall the warrant is an open question, but any time you have pending criminal matters you should have a lawyer, especially if you have an outstanding warrant. Your lawyer may or may not be able to convince the court to recall the warrant, but the chances are far better with... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
I should not affect your charge itself, but it will quite possibly affect negotiations or sentencing. It is never a good thing to get new charges while old charges are pending. You are probably looking at consecutive sentencing if you are convicted of both charges. Be sure to discuss the new charge... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2017
It is hard to say specifically as it depends on your particular company. It is safe to say that it will increase and in no small measure. The overall effect will really depend also on what is on your driving record. If its fairly clean, it will be less than if you are close to Habitual Traffic... View More
I was only 16 and I waited for a letter from court with a court date but I never received one. I received my background check from a job yesterday and that's when I seen that there was a case. Can I also get a lawyer to do it pro bono?
answered on Dec 28, 2016
You can try to reopen, but I don't see that you will get an attorney to handle it for free other than the legal services, and they usually don't handle such issues.
First,go check the Court docket--a)it may not says what the sheet says it does b) if it does it will say exactly... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2016
I'm assuming by your question that you have been charged. It really depends on all of the facts. The State must prove operation in order to get a conviction. If you were in the car with it off and no keys in the ignition then no they cannot get an OWI conviction. However, if you fell... View More
is it possible to fight and keep his licences and CDL?
answered on Dec 5, 2016
The CDL will be disqualified for at least a year if he is convicted of OWI. He may be eligible for a regular license or specialized regular driving privileges. He needs a lawyer.
This is preventing me from job employment and taking care of my kids i need help to rectify this situation with no cost
answered on Nov 15, 2016
You may be eligible for an expungement, there are many of us that handle those type of cases. You should use the find a lawyer feature to find an attorney.
answered on Nov 2, 2016
Those are two separate issues. If your driver's license is suspended, that does not directly effect your liquor license.
answered on Oct 25, 2016
It is, to the per se violation. You can still be convicted for Operating While Intoxicated though, if the State proves the elements.
answered on Oct 2, 2016
You need to provide more information. Were you convicted or just arrested?
She's in whitley county jail on surety bond 13000 has court Monday also a good job and goes to college what should I do I'm stressing badly
answered on Sep 11, 2016
This answer is moot by now, but judges have nearly unlimited discretion in setting bonds. Having dealt with the Whitley County judge and prosecutor on several occasions, I have found them to be reasonable in setting bonds for first-time offenders. A reduced bond or OR release is certainly possible.
Have gotten special driving privileges, but had to petition both Howard (where I reside) as well as Boone Counties.
answered on Sep 11, 2016
Go to: http://in.gov/bmv/ , create a free account, and get your official Indiana driving record, then contact a local attorney to discuss what requirements for reinstatement are shown on that record.
suggests turning myself in for ten days then bonding out since even with a plea aggreement I will have to do at least ten days (3rd dui but last was over 8 yrs ago), have a few serious health issues and was/am on prescription meds at the time. Atty hasnt really said how he plans to defend. If I... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2016
I will not second-guess another attorney when that attorney has the advantage of having consulted with you and knowing specific facts about your case. To answer your question, however, surrendering yourself on a warrant is never an admission of guilt. If you hesitate to wait before bonding yourself... View More
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