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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Indiana on
Q: My personal and private information has been Breached without any type of USPS mail email or by phone from a few Giants

Equifax Data Breach being the most recent but now since I it have found out about all these things and filling for the settlement and claims with the cfpb and ftc and all 3 bureaus and others no changes have been made I personally raised My own over 300 plus points no updates check all My data... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Jan 31, 2024

The way this works is you ask a question and we do our best to answer it. I don't see any question. Please rephrase.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Indiana on
Q: Can we break a 9 year "Lease With Option to Buy" contract to relocate for a current employer?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 9, 2024

An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney to review your lease with you in detail, you could repost and add Landlord-Tenant as a category. More attorneys with insight into such matters could see your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Indiana on
Q: In 2020, I got a warning for speeding in Indiana and today I got a speeding ticket due to that warning.

Can I plead not guilty since the warning was issued over three years ago?

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Jan 8, 2024

If the ticket was filed more than 2 years after the infraction offense date then the State has blown the statute of limitations and the case should be dismissed.

3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Indiana on
Q: NJ-licensed attorney here, may I operate an Immigration Law (federal law) practice in Indiana w/o bar transfer procedure

NJ attorney, want to open a practice in Indiana, wondering whether I need to go through the formal UBE transfer process and get licensed in Indiana OR because Immigration law is federal law may I bypass this process?

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

Yes, as an attorney licensed in one state, you are permitted to practice immigration law anywhere in the United States, including opening a solo practice in a different state. You have to make sure you comply with all legal and ethical requirements (Strictly Federal Matters, No State Law). There... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Someone walked into BMO bank and forged a withdraw slip in another state for $16600 from savings. Runaround from bank

We live in Plainfield Indiana and Dec 12 a man went into a Chicago BMO bank and forged our name and took $9300 out of my moneymarket acct and the next day went to another BMO branch in Chicago and took $7300 out in the drive through. We called police on Dec 14 and papers filled out at bank here in... View More

Jeff Cardella
Jeff Cardella
answered on Jan 6, 2024

I would suggest speaking to the prosecutor's office in Hendricks County, Indiana to get an update on the case. I would also speak with the bank directly to dispute the account activity. If you do not have luck with the prosecutor's office or the bank, you may want to consider speaking... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Indiana on
Q: We have full custody of my step daughter. Bio mom lost all rights. We placed a restraining order (pending court) against

her after an incident of her showing up at our house for the second time, so she can not come onto our property. In return she filed a restraining order on bio dad who has full custody and she filed it against the daughter to try to make it where he cannot be around her legally, even though he has... View More

Robbin Trowbridge Benko
Robbin Trowbridge Benko
answered on Jan 4, 2024

Hi ~ I'm a bit confused and need some answers from you so that I can properly address your concern.

What were the grounds Bio mom stated for needing a protective order? What parenting time, if any, does bio mom have? I don't understand how a protective order can be against dad...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Indiana on
Q: Options if home purchase and less than six mths later find there is mold, water damage, etc?

My daughter purchased home in June 2023. Within a couple months, found there was mold and water damage, little to no insulation and issues w the siding. The inspector did not note any of this. Insurance is only paying a portion, and she and her husband will be out of thousands. What are her... View More

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answered on Jan 4, 2024

I'm sure you were looking for something more helpful than this, but to get an answer to your question, your daughter needs to call an attorney, preferably one who handles a lot of residential real estate matters.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Indiana on
Q: What does OMNB form mean in court?

It was a motion filed and I’m not sure what exactly that means

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Jan 3, 2024

It looks to be an abbreviation for onmibus which is a hearing date that is a deadline date for filing certain motions and defenses. You should discuss this with your attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Indiana on
Q: Two minors want to move from MS to Indiana by their selves to live. What is law in reference to minors living alone?

At the time they plan to move, one of the young ladies will be 17 and the second will be 1 month away from turning 17. They want to live by themselves with no adults. I need to know what Indiana's law is in this regard please.

Robbin Trowbridge Benko
Robbin Trowbridge Benko
answered on Dec 18, 2023

No. Even if you're a parent, if you are under 18 your parents still have the right to custody of you and the responsibility to support you, until you turn 18 or become legally emancipated.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Indiana on
Q: Hello I wanted to know what the qualifications are for filing bankruptcy also how much it cost
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 18, 2023

Varies greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but you have to have debt that you cannot pay and do not have sufficient assets and/or income to pay. Chapter 7 can cost anywhere roughly from $500 to about $3,500, depending on complexity of issues snd creditors.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I'm court ordered to a deposition regarding drug charges that a family member acquired he saying drugs were mine idk wht

I was at a different residents next door when law enforcement found drugs in his home he was on probation I am not but he is now claiming drugs were mine Im confident there Is no case but an educated opinion would be nice thank u

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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Dec 12, 2023

If you are court ordered to appear at the deposition then you need to go. However, you should not go without an attorney since anything you say will be recorded an can be used against you. Contact a local criminal defense attorney and discuss the situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I was arrested in April 2023 during a traffic stop on an FTA warrant.

I was arrested in April 2023 during a traffic stop on an FTA warrant. At the jail I was given jail attire to change into. During my dress out the officer found a bag of Methamphetamine inside my underwear, the jail officer contacted the arresting officer to inform him and he came back to the jail... View More

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Dec 1, 2023

You should discuss this with your attorney. If in fact both are from the same incident, then he/she should request the warrant be recalled.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Should I admit to my charges, if there is a lack/no proof against me
Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Dec 1, 2023

If there is lack or no proof of the allegations against you, why would you admit. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney to discuss your options. Most attorneys offer a free consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Can I get another attorney instead of free lawyer for my case? and I want to pay for that if he can get me another date.

I need to go to another county to turn myself in and not sure if I can do that or another lawyer can get another date for me

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Nov 27, 2023

You can always hire your own attorney even after the court appointed you a public defender. Use the find a lawyer tab on this site and look for a criminal defense attorney in your area. Discuss the situation with the attorney to see about getting a new date. Most attorneys offer free... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Municipal Law for Indiana on
Q: My friend was pulled over and went to jail i was passenger.Cop let me drive off..can i be charged w/Driving while suspnd

My friend was pulled over and went to jail and then the cop allowed me to drive off in the car with the suspended license.. and then later down the line requested that driving while suspended charges be put on me is that even possible?.. I have no idea charges were filed against me until almost 3... View More

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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Nov 14, 2023

This sounds like BS, I suggest consulting with a local criminal defense attorney asap who can represent the facts to the prosecutor and hopefully get a dismissal of the charges.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: Can a dealer file for lost title after accepting payoff amount from total loss insurance claim
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answered on Nov 12, 2023

In Indiana, once a dealer accepts the payoff amount from a total loss insurance claim, their rights to the vehicle, including the title, are typically relinquished.

This means that the dealer should not file for a lost title if they have already settled the claim with the insurance...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Banking for Indiana on
Q: Can lender file for lost title or duplicate title after selling car to insurance company and accepting payment for acv

Lender sent title to insurance company I then bought it back from insurance company for salvage price insurance company sent me my title with lien holder release of lien

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

In Indiana, once a lender sells a car to an insurance company and receives payment for the actual cash value (ACV), they generally lose their rights to the vehicle, including any claims to its title. If you have bought the car back from the insurance company at a salvage price and received the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody and Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Is it illegal for one person to feed another person pet food without their consent?

My ex tricked me into eating dog cookies by telling me they were regular gingerbread cookies. They were shaped like any regular gingerbread man cookie you would see. It did not have any smells that seemed off and the taste was bland to me. She used our child to get me to eat it. My concern is that... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

Yes, tricking someone into unknowingly eating pet food without their consent could potentially be illegal in Indiana. Here are some key considerations:

- It could qualify as battery - intentionally causing offensive or harmful contact without consent. Feeding someone pet food fits the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Indiana on
Q: What if I don't be have any of the receipts that judge wants
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answered on Nov 9, 2023

Try to get duplicate receipts. Sometimes, businesses keep copies of receipts for a certain period of time. You can try contacting the businesses where you made the purchases to see if they can provide you with duplicate receipts.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: What would be the best way to pull and view dockets from an old e-filing. filed in prison, can no longer access account.

Plaintiff / Appellant: xxxx

Defendant / Appellee: STATE OF INDIANA, Attorney General

Case Number: 21-3013

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

To view dockets from an old e-filing when you cannot access your account, you should contact the clerk of the court where the case was filed. They can provide guidance on how to access public records. In some jurisdictions, court documents can be accessed online through a court's case... View More

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