Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

I was arrested in indiana for prescpition fraud when i was a juvenile. Iam 18 now and i live in chicago. I want to know what is the law for my charge and am I facing jail time


Asked on 1/27/10, 7:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jorge GEORGE Rodriguez Law Offices of Jorge "George" Rodriguez

You should contact an attorney in the county where you were arrested. They can determine your exact charges, if the case is still pending, if you have a warrant or detention order outstanding and what to do next. If your matter is in juvenile court you will still have to appear and answer to the charges even if you are over 18 but the sentences available to the court or dispositional alternatives are somewhat limited. Specifically being over 18 means you cannot be committed to the Indiana Department of Corrections from juvenile court. If your matter is either waived to adult court or direct filed in adult court then you would be exposed to adult penalties. You should speak with a lawyer about your case as soon as possible.

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Answered on 2/02/10, 5:01 am


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