What can i do legally.

You can seek a protective order to keep him away from your home and daughter, however, upon her turning 18 it will be her choice.

I am under investigation for welfare fraud in indiana but I live in another state. How should I handle this?

This sound like a very fact sensitive case and you should contact an attorney ASAP. If you cannot afford an attorney then you should look to the...

Can an inaccurate discovery cause a mistrial or anything like it?

If he never received and reviewed discovery then he plead without knowing all the facts. That is never a good decision. Depending on the...

Do i have to get a lawyer or am i able to get a public defender?

You can apply for a PD, but the judge will make the decision. The bond money is now considered yours for the court in most counties.

How can probation place my son on probation when he has not been arrested or charged?

In Indiana most juvenile cases are referred to probation first. Probation will review and call you and your son in to the office. They may do what...

If you are on probation, it is always possible that probation would drug test you. Though for an OWI they generally do not, however, I have had...

How long can they hold you for another county

The short answer to your question is that when the LaPorte County jail makes arrangements to come to St. Joe. Granted that could be every day, but...

What am I facing

I agree with Mr. Stanko that each child present is a count that is a Level 6 felony with a range of 6 months to 2.5 years. It may be possible to...

Will a pretrial diversion show up on my background check?

If your application specifically uses the word "conviction" then no you do not have to say yes as you were not convicted. However, if it asks...

The previous answers are correct, especially if the charges are felonies. However, I would add, if it is a misdemeanor it is more likely it was...