For what it's worth, I know a lawyer who was convicted of manslaughter before he ever applied for law school. There's no black letter rule on your...

If you qualify you'll get a free lawyer. First time offenders don't go to jail. A good lawyer may be able to get it dismissed with a diversion.

What do I do?

I'm going to disagree with my colleague. It may result in a dismissal. The state has the burden of proving their case. An element is identifying...

When we are at the court house applying for the marriage license can my fiance get arrested right then and there? Do they check

You should be fine. There typically aren't any law enforcement officers employed by the clerks office. The clerk doesn't check and doesn't care.

Search for your case on mycase.in.gov or in the online database of your County. Read whether you were "convicted." If judgment of conviction was...

Can my felony drop to a misdemeanor, and how long could I expect in jail time?

Only level 6 felonies are eligible to be reduced. The likelihood of that reduction depends on your individual case and whether it's eligible. Any...

Is there anyway I can avoid filing the petition thru the County Court System. I have one misdemeanor from 25 yrs ago.

Filing with the courts is the only way to do it. And once it's done nothing will exist. No paper trail.

Can I have this conviction overture.

The answer to this depends on when you found out about it and how quickly you acted. You likely don't have a chance anymore.

How exactly does this work ? should I plead guilty or not guilty . first offense , never had any criminal history ever .

Never make any statements to anyone. By making admissions you just made the states case against you better. Make sure you hire a lawyer to see if...

How can I get a lawyer from the state? And what does conversion IC-35-4-3(a) mean?

You merely ask for one. The court will determine if you qualify based on your income. If you do not qualify, your options are represent yourself or...