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Non owner insurance,no brake lights,and no proof of insurance but I had insurance it's date for the same day as the ticket what will happen
answered on Jul 10, 2023
If you had insurance and you provide proof of insurance and proof of brake light repair, they will probably dismiss the charges.
Was riding in the rear passenger side of car got pulled over driver went to jail lock box was found under driver seat warrant was obtained to open it and I guess it had drugs in it and he was charged with trafficking. Three years later I'm arrested for an fta because I was indicted for... View More 
answered on Jul 10, 2023
Any number of reasons but you’ll have to ask the officer when you get to court.
I have filled a police report with three witness statements shown video and they still let him out after a day! He’s a known meth head who says he has “health conditions” mine and my neighbors safety is at risk yet somehow after a day or two in jail he gets out. He also constantly beats on... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2023
Go to your county attorney and swear out a criminal complaint for him. That will get you into court to address his behavior.
DVO issued, he was charged and is sentenced to 2 years in prison.
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Typically, in a domestic violence order, the abuser can have no contact with multiple people, including significant others and children. People who are victims or not under a no contact order. It sounds like if he went to prison for two years, he was also charged with crimes, which are far more... View More
I know of an elderly woman and a disabled man that are being forced to give up their narcotic pain medication to their PA every month. If they do not do so they are threatened with nursing homes and homes for the mentally disabled. They have also been forced to cut contact with their... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2023
What you describe is a crime and should be reported to Adult Protective Services.
Once inside my legal residence, I took possessions with me, including my dog and left the property. This occurred in the middle of the day in daylight. The residence at the time was in Kentucky but I have since moved to Indiana
answered on Jun 23, 2023
No. Not under the facts as you present them, you can’t burgle your own property (unless there is a dvo in place.
Revoked for failed drug screen. Charges are Wanton Endangerment 1st degree 1st offense. Sentenced 5 years
answered on Jun 19, 2023
Depends on how and why he got revoked, which is not addressed in your question.
My nephew was on probation in one county, and was arrested for a new misdemeanor in a different county. While attending a probation revocation hearing in the original county, a THIRD county in which he had an active case issued an arrest warrant for probation violation, and he was immediately... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2023
He can only be prosecuted for the new violation once as well as the probation violation once. His lawyer needs to advise the 2nd and 3rd counties so that those warrants can be resolved permanently.
During the buying process, I began to do a little research. I discovered that the one half of the selling coke was in jail pending trial for inappropriate conduct at the residence with several young grandchildren. They even had a “play house” in the back yard that we looked at.
The... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2023
There are none unless it involves fraud or misrepresentation of the sale property. The criminal History of a buyer or seller is rarely germane to the sale of property.
The court appointed attorney for defendant was not present during the felony preliminary hearing. Due to death of mother apparently. Another attorney was sent from same district. Defendant was not allowed to speak with attorney who was present prior to or after proceedings. Original court appointed... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2023
It is not illegal although it may be ineffective assistance of counsel. Ask your attorney to meet, get all the details and then make a motion to have another preliminary/probable cause hearing before the grand jury indicts.
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answered on Jun 14, 2023
You’ll need to hire a criminal defense attorney to attack the elements of a menacing to get the charge reduced or dismissed.
I had a verbal agreement with the lady that if the person running downstairs did not want the unit she would let me remodel it . She didn't want him to back out of the lease for $3,400 a month so she gave him a key to my apartment and let him proceed with getting me arrested six times in 22... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2023
Most likely the statute of limitations has run for anything occurring during Covid or 2 1/2 years ago. You may want to consult a civil rights attorney to be absolutely sure.
My son bike was being stolen and as my sons went to retrieve there bike they were attacked on school property by bullying delinquent and the so called victims has been stalking terrorizing my family for months I have videos as well of the stalking attacking and vandalizing my home oh yeah did I... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
You should hire a civil attorney who can help you pursue claims for damages against these individuals
Outside I do not speak to her she is going to file a civil restraining order on me will I have to move if she does this
answered on Jun 7, 2023
No. You and your neighbor will likely be ordered to mediate your dispute. You do not have to move.
If you were arrested in 2020 and signed an plea to be release, if possible can the charges be dismissed
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Highly unlikely. Much better bet to expunge it after 5 years.
Officer has wallet, and why hasn't he been charged with all the other stuff they found?
answered on Jun 5, 2023
We will need more information to answer your question. Officers generally have a right to seize property if related to the crime.
I was in jail for 60 days released on or bond waiting for indictment, I just found out I got invited and they've had two court dates without me can they give me a warrant if I'm not been notified of the inditment
A former friend had my card saved on their Xbox account and asked if they could use it to purchase something. I gave permission to use it for purchasing one thing, but not 10+ things. We both were in agreement that they would pay me back in full. (This person has a restraining order from their ex... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2023
Take a criminal complaint against them for Fraudulent Use if a Credit Card in your local district court.
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