It will show up on any thorough background check. Being a charge that was dismissed is better than a conviction, but it might still affect your...

Can I get my money back. And can I file a civil suit against the prosecutors office, the county, and the state

Prosecutors have qualified immunity. Absent an abuse of prosecutorial discretion (which is nearly limitless), you don't have a case. Contact a...

Why is my sister-in-law's case still open?

Clerical errors are common in a county the size of Marion. Your sister-in-law should ask her lawyer to look into it.

It is up to the prosecutor to decide whether to file charges. I assume you already reported this to police so that they can take statements and...

How long do I have to press criminal mischief charges in Indiana?

The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor is two years, and for most felonies five years. Be advised though that only the prosecutor can file...

First probation violation

The court has the power to waive fees, but I would not count on that. On the other hand, the court is unlikely to revoke your probation if your...

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Is home detention the same as being incarcerated in indiana?

You get day for day good time credit for home detention. It was not always so, but that changed some years ago.

DUI but not pulled over?

Prosecutors don't file charges with the idea of just dismissing them later. Usually, a prosecutor will not dismiss legitimate charges unless by...

Can? Yes, absolutely! Will? That depends entirely on whether the county where you are charged in Indiana decides to go through the expense and...

What kind of trouble am i looking at?

Even though you have stayed out of trouble for a long time, your prior criminal history puts you at great risk for significant jail time and...