Is it Legal for me to move out of my home in the state of Indiana when I turn 17 and a half?

The juvenile court has jurisdiction on violations of law committed before you turn 18 until you are 21. Wait until you are 18 or seek emancipation.

If a prosecutor has asked for a warrant to be put on someone , how long does it take to become active?

If you see the warrant on mycase the warrant likely has been approved by the judge and processed by the clerk; unless is only shows the...

Can you be arrested for a complaint that wasn’t throughly investigated, be bail out by family, and not get a court date?

If the incident happened in Lake Co. it is possible to be bonded with no court date given upon release. The prosecutor is reviewing the report to...

What happens if you get charged with a second offense from getting caught stealing at the same store as the first ?

Are they charging you with a theft as a second offense which has enhanced penalties? If you were given a warning on the first offense and there is...

What I can I do

It sounds like you admitted to shoplifting. If there is enough evidence to prove a case, you will most likely will be charged. You should contact...

Your life since you were last in court will definitely be a factor in resolving the matter, but so will the fact that you committed and escape and...

An attorney may also be able to negotiate a PreTrial Diversion which would keep a conviction off your record.

What do I do when I missed a summons for traffic violation?

Most likely the Court has issued a Default Judgment against you. Generally, the Court will wait a few days from the court date to see if a payment...

How was it that I was arrested in my father's home after he called only EMT's for a medical emergency?

Officers routinely accompany ambulances for the safety of the paramedics. Therefore the officer was permitted to be in the room. There may be a...

Can I be subpoenaed after the hearing and then have a warrant issued for me? Is this a violation of due process?

Your hurdle is how are you going to prove to the court that you received notification 6 hours after the court hearing? You should seriously...