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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: My tenant is now in jail, federal hold, house was raided and 3 windows busted out, Can i take immediate possession back

house was raided by ATF and FEDS, tenant is awaiting transfer to a fed facility, and also has outstanding warrants for violation of home detention now. i just want to take the house back, and repair windows and have some kind of immediate eviction is possible

Alexander Florian Steciuch
Alexander Florian Steciuch
answered on May 21, 2017

Even if your tenant is in jail there is no automatic repossession of the property. You still have to go through the eviction process. You can file for an immediate eviction to regain possession of the property. It is best to do this with the guidance of an landlord/tenant attorney. Consult with a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Is it ok for me to call police if a father and daughter are together in a relationship in Indiana?

The father is 50+ . The daughter is 30+ and not all mentally stable.

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on May 6, 2017

If you are talking about Incest, that is a criminal offense. You can certainly report a crime to police.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Will he have to do his 1yr in jail plus whatever he gets for the new charges ?

Boyfriend was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of narcitic drug and driving while licenses suspended with prior he is on probation for 1 year

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Apr 22, 2017

His probation can be revoked and any suspended sentence can be imposed. That can be up to however much time was suspended.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: I need to know what the best way to go about these charges asap

Battery w deadly weapon / recklessness/ intimidation/ battery mistemer class b

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Feb 26, 2017

You have provided no details, but the first step for anyone charged with a crime is to consult with a criminal defense lawyer.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Got a ticket then put on Pretrial Diversion. Got arrested a second time but charges were dropped. Do I get PTD back?

My first offense was a drug offense and the second one was too but a different one, but the charge was dropped because I proved it wasn't me. Do I get put back on Pretrial Diversion.

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Jan 7, 2017

Pretrial diversion is a program run by the prosecutor, who has complete discretion on whether you are eligible. Contact an attorney to make your case for being reinstated.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Where in Fort Wayne, Indiana can I obtain court dates in the future or present for a criminal federal case?
Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Oct 2, 2016

If you have the case number, contact the Clerk's office. Even if you don't, the Clerk can assist you.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Internet Law for Indiana on
Q: What exactly is Using a Minor to Distribute Obscene Matter?

My brother is being charged with this, as well as other things, in Kentucky. What does this charge mean?

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Oct 2, 2016

Your question is posted in Indiana. Try reposting it for Kentucky, since criminal law varies from state to state.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Can a 34 year old man get in troulbe if they date a 16 year old girl if they are not having sex
Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Sep 11, 2016

16 is the age of consent. Unless there is something else going on, there should be no crime there. Don't take the underage person into bars, etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: In Indiana, how much trouble would you get in if you got caught with a gram on marijuana on you?
Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Sep 11, 2016

That would be a Class B misdemeanor, assuming no prior convictions. Up to a $1000 fine and/or 180 days in jail.

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