In addition to the two years that the state has to file charges against you, it's also possible that criminal rule 4 applies and you may be working...

What is involved in petitioning the court for a reduction in sentence?

Just like everybody else is saying, a petition must be filed with the court. You can do it yourself and it is a pretty straightforward process. If...

Wat is the minimum charge i can get for theft and trespassing?

The minimum charges are theft, a class a misdemeanor, and trespassing, a class a misdemeanor. Both are punishable by up to 365 days in jail and up...

Could you please explain to me what the old law was on theft before July 2014

Wow, no one is answering your question. The difference is that in 2014 they lowered the level of the offense from a felony to a class A...

Do I have to get out of my vehicle at a DUI checkpoint if I will not answer any questions & will not submit to a FST?

If they ask you from the car, do it. Don't do FSTs. Don't. Answer questions other than name and dob. They only time they'll pull you out at a...

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My husband is almost 4 years in on a conspiracy to commit burglary 20 do 10 sentence does he have a chance for a modification?

You need a consult in person. Generally, best results are for those at least half done with their sentence and who have amazingly clean conduct...

Indiana Romeo and Juliet Law meaning?

16 is the age of consent. At one year apart, you'll be fine.

There is a class action law suit pending for Indianapolis' inability to release inmates in a timely manner. Once you're ordered released, that...

In Indiana, are defendants in a criminal misdemeanor case entitled to one (1) continuance as a matter of right?

No. Not in criminal. If you're still waiting on discovery or an offer that will almost always get you a new date though.

I have court in less than 12 hours for a speeding violation of going 75 in a 60 on a freeway. I'm 17 years old.

Yes. You don't need an adult or a lawyer. You probably want both but it's not required.