Can parents of a child who is on probation cross state lines to take the child to a regional hospital for medical purposes

Generally, when on probation, a person must receive permission from the probation department before leaving the State. Although permission is...

What will the consequences be? Will this show up on my record? Will my license be suspended?Will I lose my college scholarships?

As indicated by the prior answer, no one can foresee what the end result of your case will be. Also, please be aware that the law prohibits a...

When may an officer arrest you for a traffic offense?

Infractions are not criminal offenses, and therefore you cannot be arrested for an infraction only. The possible penalties for an infraction are...

This is a complicated question that will be best posed to a competent juvenile defense attorney in your area. However, the following general...

Class A conversion-dismissed after 1 year probation. Want to clear record. Is expunge the only way?

Expunging an arrest is different than expunging a conviction. If your case resulted in a dismissal rather than a conviction, you may not be limited...

It is a crime to intentionally make a false report of child abuse or neglect. Intentionally making such a false report can lead to criminal...

We can see a lawyer before court date. What can I do.

If your son was taken into custody and is currently in a detention center, then the hearing on Monday will be a "detention hearing" during which...

Will my daughter serve time?

Executed prison time is a very real possibility in a case such as this, but is also not a certainty. There may be other ways to serve a sentence...

So I received a letter from a law office that said to pay 100.00 for civil and that i might still receive something from court.

What you have received is known as a "civil demand" letter. Pursuant to Indiana statute, I.C. 34-24-3-2, it is presumed that the retailer has a...

Do I need a lawyer, sons father is on Parole in another state for a drug crime and we have a child here in Indiana...

If you are not comfortable with your child's father having unsupervised parenting time with your child, the best option is to NOT take him to...