Can a spouse of a juror remain in the court room to hear evidence that the jury is not privy to?

Absent evidence of juror misconduct there is probably little that can be done. Nothing precludes the spouse of a juror from being in the gallery...

Im planning to put in a motion for either early termination of probation or a probation modification, can I state both?

No harm in requesting alternate forms of relief. Keep in mind, depending on presentation, it may weaken your most desirous result by doing so. I'd...

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Should I pay my probation fees off before putting a motion in for a probation modification for unsupervised from supervised?

Yes. Payment of all costs/fees will be a primary consideration by the court in its ruling.

Can a Probation Officer extend your probation? Is it a violation or is he just helping me out?

He is most likely helping you out. If you finish the CSW in advance notify him and perhaps you can get off probation before that 6 week deadline....

I failed a drug test and I am 100% sure it is wrong.

I agree with the other answers. You need to get an immediate, independent drug test. I do not know what type of testing they engaged in but if the...

I pleaded guilty to battery on a law enforcement officer... I was sentenced to 18 months of probation. Odds of early release?

It depends. Were you sentenced pursuant to a plea agreement? Or, was this sentence up to the judge? If you are sentenced as part of a plea...

How long does alchool stay in urine for drug and alchool test

The very loose and very general for alcohol breath testing is that you eliminate about 1 ounce of alcohol per hour after ingestion. Factors such as...

What to expect from my PSI?

I am not sure what you mean by your question of wanting to know what to expect from your PSI. The PSI is generally a fact-finding document that...

Can a Prosecutor Vouch for a witness during the closing argument of a Class A Felony Trial in the State of Indiana?

It's a very fine line, depending on how the record reads. Vouching testimony is improper, vouching argument is more relaxed but can still be...

I hear appeals are often avoided because judges do not like to overturn another judge's decision. How true is this?

Courts of Appeal are in the business of either reversing or affirming a trial court's decision. It is true cases are more difficult to win on...