What happens at the first hearing and what possible sentences can they get?

At the Initial Hearing the judge will read the charges facing the defendant and advise what the sentencing ranges are for those charges as well as...

What can be done at this point? Can someone tell me when he will have his bond reduced? We are getting desperate to get him out

You could hire private counsel that might be more responsive to to your concerns. No way to tell when or if he bond might be reduced. His attorney...

Do you think one of these charges will get dropped? Is the burglary being enhanced?

No way to answer if the charges will be dropped. As far as the grades or levels, Indiana recently rewrote the criminal code and moved from letters...

Selected as the best answer

It depends on the court and the judge. You're not entitled to bail on a VOP, so many judges prefer you simply sit until the VOP is addressed....

Can I beat this owi/ with a controlled substance?

There is no case that's so good you can't lose it and no case so bad you can't win it. You need a lawyer that will take a look at all the evidence...

If i dont turn my self in until September can they give me anymore time if my max outdate is September

yes. Assuming the warrant was issued for some sort of violation it can be used as a basis to revoke your earned good time, increasing your out date.

I need information about the diversion program.

Each county has their own diversion program. If your attorney doesn't have the answer you can often call the Prosecutor's Office directly and ask...

What will happen to me do I have a record now or will I be charged at a later time?

If this happened in Marion County, Indianapolis you're not out of the woods yet. They have been known to sit on paperwork for a while before filing...

What is a civil demand? Should I pay it or not? What will happen if I do or do not pay the civil demand?

You need to talk to local counsel about this. The Prosecutor may or may not charge you if a police report was filed. Be aware that even you pay off...

How can get my licence reinstated or get a hardship licence just for school?

We don't have hardship licenses anymore. The new term is Specialized Driving Privileges. You should contact an attorney to prepare the petition and...