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Do I have to appear in court for my boyfriend's battery case?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you receive a subpoena, you have to show up. You should talk personally to an attorney about self-incrimination and the possibility of criminal charges against you for what you apparently did, i.e. false reporting or perjury.
If you receive a subpoena, you have to show up. You should talk personally to an attorney about self-incrimination and the possibility of criminal... Read More

How possible is it that he will go back to prison on a parole violation for pleading guilty to a Class A misdemeanor?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
His lawyer will be able to give you the best answer to this question, and he has already answered it. Any answer here will be from someone who knows less, not more, about this case.
His lawyer will be able to give you the best answer to this question, and he has already answered it. Any answer here will be from someone who knows... Read More

What will happen if I have a Class A misdemeanor first offense battery charge?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Different from court to court and community to community. No way to tell from the facts presented.
Different from court to court and community to community. No way to tell from the facts presented.

Is it a conflict of interest for a public defender to date a current client's ex-girlfriend?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Not automatically, as you have no current relationship with her. You may certainly ask him to recuse himself for this reason, however, and get a new pd appointed for you. Frequently in probation violation cases there is little that can be done, short of proving that you did not actually violate your probation.... Read More
Not automatically, as you have no current relationship with her. You may certainly ask him to recuse himself for this reason, however, and get a new... Read More

What do I do if I’m only 18 and I’m possibly being charged with residential entry?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get a lawyer. Seriously, this is not a smart aleck answer. At 18, this is serious, and you need to talk to an attorney in your community who can help you, not just post a request on a Q&A bulletin board.
Get a lawyer. Seriously, this is not a smart aleck answer. At 18, this is serious, and you need to talk to an attorney in your community who can help... Read More

What happens if I refuse a blood or urine test?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
What happens if I refuse a blood or urine test? If there was probable cause to pull you over, you lose your license for a year. Do the authorities have the right to impound my vehicle? If you were arrested in a public location where the vehicle would have been an impediment to traffic, parking, etc., then yes. (Can they), place me under arrest when I have not been involved in an accident, or failed to turn my headlights on moments before driving a well lit street? If you failed to turn your headlights on at dusk or after dark, that will give them an excuse to pull you over. If the traffic stop gave them evidence to believe you were intoxicated, they can arrest you. Advice: Talk to an attorney in your community about all the facts and hire one to represent you in this case.... Read More
What happens if I refuse a blood or urine test? If there was probable cause to pull you over, you lose your license for a year. Do the authorities... Read More

My boyfriend got arrested due to a warrant because of missing court, will he serve time?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
No way to know for sure. His attorney would be the best one to estimate the chances.
No way to know for sure. His attorney would be the best one to estimate the chances.

Could I possibly still get my bond back after his death?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you paid a bondsman, no. If you posted a cash bond, you can ask the court to return it to you if you have proof you posted it. I am sorry for your loss.
If you paid a bondsman, no. If you posted a cash bond, you can ask the court to return it to you if you have proof you posted it. I am sorry for... Read More

How do I found out about the warrant for a check fraud?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Please repost and specify what you want to "find out".
Please repost and specify what you want to "find out".

What happens if I live with my mom and I stole her TV, laptop and other electronics?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If she reports it to the police, you can be charged with theft.
If she reports it to the police, you can be charged with theft.

What can happen in a forgery charge if its first offense?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If charged conduct before 7/1/14, up to 8 years of prison, with good time credit four years. After 7/1/14, up to 30 months of prison, with good time credit 15 months. If you want to know what is LIKELY to happen, as opposed to what CAN happen, check with a defense attorney in your community.... Read More
If charged conduct before 7/1/14, up to 8 years of prison, with good time credit four years. After 7/1/14, up to 30 months of prison, with good time... Read More

Can I press charge once I said no to the police?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You are not pressing charges, merely requesting that the State do so. You still have the right to ask the state to do so, but you should have a decent reason for your change of heart. Otherwise, the state might think you are doing this for a bad reason and would decide not to pursue the case.... Read More
You are not pressing charges, merely requesting that the State do so. You still have the right to ask the state to do so, but you should have a... Read More

What can be done if someone you know is making false reports to the government as harassment?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Depends on who the person is, how many reports they are making, who they are making them to, and whether the reports are in fact demonstrably false.
Depends on who the person is, how many reports they are making, who they are making them to, and whether the reports are in fact demonstrably false.

What is the difference between the juvenile and adult justice systems by first defining the terms crime, delinquent act, and status offense?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Please provide us with the facts of your legal controversy so attorneys responding to this post may provide an accurate and relevant answer.
Please provide us with the facts of your legal controversy so attorneys responding to this post may provide an accurate and relevant answer.

What charges could I face for giving the police someone else's name for an OWI/OWI?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to hire a lawyer to straighten this out. You will probably have a false informing charge in top of the OWI charge, but the longer you wait the worse it will be.
You need to hire a lawyer to straighten this out. You will probably have a false informing charge in top of the OWI charge, but the longer you wait... Read More

How do I determine what damages to ask for in juvenile court after my son was attacked?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Any out of pocket damages, i.e. medical bills, other actual expenses. This court will not give you pain and suffering type damages; not permitted under the Indiana Code.
Any out of pocket damages, i.e. medical bills, other actual expenses. This court will not give you pain and suffering type damages; not permitted... Read More

Can I press charges against someone who stole my prescription medication?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You don't. Only the prosecutor can press charges. You have reported it to the police; now it is up to them.
You don't. Only the prosecutor can press charges. You have reported it to the police; now it is up to them.

Can the police question a minor at school without a parent present?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Such information would not be admissible in a criminal prosecution under current caselaw interpretation.
Such information would not be admissible in a criminal prosecution under current caselaw interpretation.

Am I able to get a warrant dropped for failure to appear which I didn’t know about?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you could convince a court of that, yes. The problem is that court records will undoubtedly show that you were mailed a copy of whatever it is you say you didn't get. Your best bet will be to have your attorney ready to get bond posted once you turn yourself in, if there is no bond set already.... Read More
If you could convince a court of that, yes. The problem is that court records will undoubtedly show that you were mailed a copy of whatever it is you... Read More

What should I do about my 2 felony drug charges?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get an attorney in your community and talk about drug treatment and other sentencing alternatives that may be available in your county. This varies from county to county, which is why you need to talk to someone where you live rather than on a statewide forum. Good luck.
Get an attorney in your community and talk about drug treatment and other sentencing alternatives that may be available in your county. This varies... Read More

What is the best way to get the dash cam video from the police?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Go through discovery in your case. Make the request after you have denied the ticket and the case is set for trial.
Go through discovery in your case. Make the request after you have denied the ticket and the case is set for trial.

How does a possession charge work?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes, but there may be suppression issues that your lawyer can look at to defeat the charges.
Yes, but there may be suppression issues that your lawyer can look at to defeat the charges.

What do I do if a manager accused me of shoplifting and probable cause?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Call the "lady at the door" as a witness at your trial.
Call the "lady at the door" as a witness at your trial.

Can a probable cause warrant be recalled?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
The judge just wants you to be arrested and post a new bond. Usually the judge stays with that initial decision.
The judge just wants you to be arrested and post a new bond. Usually the judge stays with that initial decision.

What do I do to if I was caught throwing up and was charged with underage consumption and public intoxication?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
My 2 cents is take the diversion. You have no case based upon either them not reading you your rights or jail negligence. If you want to fight it based upon an illegal stop, you may have an argument there, but the diversion would guarantee no criminal conviction. No attorney will guarantee that they will win your case, and if they do, they are lying.... Read More
My 2 cents is take the diversion. You have no case based upon either them not reading you your rights or jail negligence. If you want to fight it... Read More
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