Questions answered by Matthew Scott Schoettmer

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Eviction from out of state?

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 11, 2014

She can have an attorney represent her in Court. Or, if it is a company rather than an individual, if the total damages are less than $1,500, they...

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Where would I get help on an apartment leasing issue?

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

It is difficult to say what your rights are in this situation without reading the lease and the document you signed. In Indiana, you are presumed...

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What should we expect in marion county

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 08, 2014

He's in a really bad situation and need to get help. Without knowing all of the facts, such has his criminal history, it is difficult to say what...

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Do I have to show up to do a taped statement if I received a subpeona in the mail

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 05, 2014

If you received a subpoena, you are required to comply with that subpoena. However, if you have good reasons for why you should not be required to...

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Traffic stop illegal search and illegally detained

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 05, 2014

You may be able to have the evidence against you suppressed on the basis of an unlawful search. There are limits to the amount of time that...

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Here is a question if u received a subpeona in the mail do u have to go

Matthew's answer | Answered on September 05, 2014

It sounds to me like you have may have either received a Summons to appear in Court for your Initial Hearing; or, you may have received a letter...

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I recently got caught shop lifting seventy plus dollars worth of cosmetics. this is my first offense how much for an attorney

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

The cost will vary depending on the attorney and what you are looking to do. Since you have no prior record, and since this is likely charged as a...

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Can i get my felony theft reduced because I was convicted under the "old" Indiana law. ?

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

Unfortunately, no. The "new" criminal code which went into effect on July 1, 2014, specifically states that the doctrine of amelioration does not...

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Is proffer a good idea if they have already been indicted and they barely have evidence

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

Your loved one should have been appointed an Assistant Federal Defender, or an attorney from the Criminal Justice Act Panel (unless your loved one...

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Can a good defense attorney get someone time served on a D Felony case of possession?

Matthew's answer | Answered on August 27, 2014

It's really impossible to say what sentence will be given in any particular case. A lot of different factors play into that decision - including...

Matthew Scott Schoettmer's Answers (205)

Eviction from out of state?

Where would I get help on an apartment leasing issue?

What should we expect in marion county

Do I have to show up to do a taped statement if I received a subpeona in the mail

Traffic stop illegal search and illegally detained

Here is a question if u received a subpeona in the mail do u have to go

I recently got caught shop lifting seventy plus dollars worth of cosmetics. this is my first offense how much for an attorney

Can i get my felony theft reduced because I was convicted under the "old" Indiana law. ?

Is proffer a good idea if they have already been indicted and they barely have evidence

Can a good defense attorney get someone time served on a D Felony case of possession?