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Will I have another bond if I turn myself in if I have a warrant for missing a court date?

Answered 11 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
After you go in front of the judge, another bond can be set.
After you go in front of the judge, another bond can be set.

What can I be charged with and how much jail time am I looking at for using stolen cards?

Answered 11 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
All depends on how many times you used the card.
All depends on how many times you used the card.

Is a principal of a high school responsible when a student acts irresponsibly?

Answered 11 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Please use this forum for questions affecting you. Are you the parent? In that case ask the attorney suing on your behalf. Are you the school corporation? In that case ask your corporation attorney or the firm from your insurance company.
Please use this forum for questions affecting you. Are you the parent? In that case ask the attorney suing on your behalf. Are you the school... Read More

I was driving without a license and I have gotten my first misdemeanor, will I be going to jail?

Answered 11 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Probably not, but hiring an attorney will increase your odds.
Probably not, but hiring an attorney will increase your odds.

What can I do on a traffic warrant failure to appear?

Answered 11 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Hire an attorney to straighten it out. There is nothing YOU can do as his wife to represent him.
Hire an attorney to straighten it out. There is nothing YOU can do as his wife to represent him.

How do I get my public defender to do depositions with police officers?

Answered 11 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It is your attorney's decision as to who to depose. You are free to ask whether he will do it and ask him why or why not.
It is your attorney's decision as to who to depose. You are free to ask whether he will do it and ask him why or why not.

Is it possible to appeal the decision and use an attorney to lower the sentence somehow?

Answered 11 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, you can hire an attorney to appeal the case. The time he received will be served before an appeal is heard.
Yes, you can hire an attorney to appeal the case. The time he received will be served before an appeal is heard.

How long does the state have to take you to trial if you are already in jail?

Answered 11 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Generally within a year from filing, but there may be delays chargeable to you. Your own lawyer can best answer this question.
Generally within a year from filing, but there may be delays chargeable to you. Your own lawyer can best answer this question.

If my brother was convicted of having sex with a minor but there was no actual evidence, only hearsay, is that even possible or can he get out of it?

Answered 11 years and a month ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If by "hearsay", you mean the alleged victim or others testified that they saw him commit the act, that is not hearsay and he can be convicted.
If by "hearsay", you mean the alleged victim or others testified that they saw him commit the act, that is not hearsay and he can be convicted.

If i stole from a store and they found out after I had left the store, could I still be charged?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If I stole from a store and they found out after I had left the store, could I still be charged? Yes What are the statutes and limitations for this? Depends on what they charge you with. At least four years.
If I stole from a store and they found out after I had left the store, could I still be charged? Yes What are the statutes and limitations for this?... Read More

Why have we not received any subpoenas for the bench trial?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No way for anyone here to know. Ask the prosecutor handling the case.
No way for anyone here to know. Ask the prosecutor handling the case.

Can a felon live in a home where there are guns that belong to someone else?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, but it increases the felon's chances that the felon will be charged with possession of a firearm, and is therefore not a wise idea.
Yes, but it increases the felon's chances that the felon will be charged with possession of a firearm, and is therefore not a wise idea.

Would the judge remove the no contact order?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
"My husband"? "His wife"? If it is your husband, shouldn't the question state that he would not be allowed to live with me? Please repost with clarity and maybe the question can be answered.
"My husband"? "His wife"? If it is your husband, shouldn't the question state that he would not be allowed to live with me? Please repost with... Read More

Can I sue the police department for broadcasting a robbery charge when it was a misdemeanor theft?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If they needed help to ID the suspects, this means they never used your name in their media reports. If your argument is that you were a thief, not a robber, you are not going to win an argument there.
If they needed help to ID the suspects, this means they never used your name in their media reports. If your argument is that you were a thief, not a... Read More

Can I refuse to testify against my husband for felony domestic battery?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
In Indiana, you can be compelled to testify as to what he did, but not what he said to you in a private conversation. You should talk to the victim's advocate at your county prosecutor's office about your concerns.
In Indiana, you can be compelled to testify as to what he did, but not what he said to you in a private conversation. You should talk to the victim's... Read More

Is it illegal for a 24 year old to date a 16 year old?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No. Just unwise, for both of them.
No. Just unwise, for both of them.

If my son was arrested for possession of a firearm but there was no firearm on him, is that a legal charge?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can possess things and not carry them around with you. For example, you may have a lawnmower in your possession, even if you are not pushing it, if it is in your garage .Your son should discuss the facts with his attorney, not to determine whether something is a "legal charge", but whether he is guilty of the crime.... Read More
You can possess things and not carry them around with you. For example, you may have a lawnmower in your possession, even if you are not pushing it,... Read More

Can a judge allow hearsay in under the co-inspiratory exception without first proving a conspiracy existed?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, that is possible under certain circumstances, as long as the conspiracy is ultimately proven.
Yes, that is possible under certain circumstances, as long as the conspiracy is ultimately proven.

Can a judge use his opinion about an action that was never used at trial as an aggravator?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
That depends on what his opinion, and the "action that was never used" were. Ask the attorney who tried the case.
That depends on what his opinion, and the "action that was never used" were. Ask the attorney who tried the case.

If I never actually receive a subpoena can a warrant be issued for failure to appear?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A warrant can only be issued for FTA if you were served. However, they can complete service in other ways than personally handing you a piece of paper. They can leave the subpoena at your home and that is good enough, even if the officer never actually sees you. Since the officer talked to your neighbor, I guess that happened while they were leaving a subpoena for you, and that means you have to be there.... Read More
A warrant can only be issued for FTA if you were served. However, they can complete service in other ways than personally handing you a piece of... Read More

What would happen if my daughter stole $300 dollars from her company safe?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Will this be a felony on her record? Probably not. How long before the police come to arrest her? No way to know this. If you contact an attorney and hire him or her, the lawyer may be arrange for voluntary surrender with the prosecutor's office.
Will this be a felony on her record? Probably not. How long before the police come to arrest her? No way to know this. If you contact an attorney... Read More

Is telling my parents about my shoplifting charge a good idea?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
This is not a legal question. But it seems that you could use the support of your parents, so I would tell them and get their help.
This is not a legal question. But it seems that you could use the support of your parents, so I would tell them and get their help.

Am I able to have the gun in our residence or am I even allowed to have it around my father?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should not have this around while living with your father. It is not worth the risk to him of a criminal charge, even though he would probably win at trial if you kept it under your control, i.e. lock and key at all times.
You should not have this around while living with your father. It is not worth the risk to him of a criminal charge, even though he would probably... Read More

If I blew a .173 and I'm 17 years old, what are the chances of being sentenced to probation?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
100%. If you asking about whether you will get probation INSTEAD of jail, then you need to talk to an attorney in your community who can tell you how first time underage offenders are handled in that court.
100%. If you asking about whether you will get probation INSTEAD of jail, then you need to talk to an attorney in your community who can tell you how... Read More

If I lost a $250 money order, receipt attached and even the cash register receipt, can I get the money back?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Losing a money order is like losing money. The bank has no obligation to replace it for you.
Losing a money order is like losing money. The bank has no obligation to replace it for you.
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