If you have been given a court appointed attorney, and you are NOT satisfied with them, can you hire your own?

If you are dissatisfied with your attorney, court-appointed or otherwise, you always have the right to hire the attorney of your choice. However,...

When should I expect civil demand? It has been 2 months and worried sick. Indiana

You should understand that the Court system has two sides: criminal cases and civil cases. The Meijer loss prevention person was telling you that...

What are good cheap lawyers in Valparaiso IN

In my experience, there is no such thing as a "good cheap lawyer" in Valparaiso, or anywhere else for that matter. I suggest you interview several...

Is it ok for an officer to uncuff you, put you back in the squad car, and let you use your cellphone while being detained?

I think you should consider thanking the officer for being so considerate to you, not scheme of ways to get him into trouble. Your best plan for...

Your answer really depends on what you were arrested for and whether the Court will grant you permission to live outside of Indiana while you serve...

What kind of time is he looking at ? What should he do? Or is he pretty much done for ?!..

I will answer your questions in reverse order of how you asked them. The amount of time your friend might have to serve on the probation violation...

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I was convicted of an obstruction of justice charge back in 2011.

The answer to your question is that if the conviction MIGHT hinder you employment opportunities you would want to take all steps available to...

A felony class d that is pending from 2003.Can I file a petition to restrict access of criminal history ?for background checks

If the class D felony is still "pending", as you state (which means it has not yet been adjudicated or otherwise resolved), then it may well be...

Upon completion of my probation, it says the state will not object to misdemeanor treatment. please see additional details.

Upon the successful completion of your probation period, you should hire an attorney to file a motion to have the F6 felony reduced to a class a...

I'm in the process of filing a Chapter 7. Am I required to add my current car note in the bankruptcy?

Yes you are. You must list ALL your debts that exist at the time you file. However, you should be able to reaffirm that note so that you can keep...