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Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Indiana in the United States of America.

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Victim of larceny doesn't press charges. Does this mean suspect walks free?

Location: Indiana, USA. A home/ranch owner (victim) thinks he is being stolen from. He rigs a lot of his possessions with tracking devices (apple airtags) and puts a lot of cameras on premises. Some time later his possessions do get stolen, hard to…
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Indiana governor's pardon powers

Can the governor of Indiana issue preemptive pardons like the POTUS can? If so, what is the source of law that expressly confirms this, or at least leaves little doubt that this is within the governor's authority (e.g. judicial interpretation,…
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Is Indiana Handgun Permit Valid, If I'm no Longer a Resident?

Indiana offers a lifetime handgun permit to Indiana residents, per IC 35-47-2-4 (a)(2): Licenses to carry handguns shall be either qualified or unlimited, and are valid for ... the life of the individual receiving the license in the case of a…
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Adding reflective tape to personal vehicle

Backstory: A few nights ago I was tailgated by a driver with unnecessarily-bright lights (likely stock, but still... when I can see my shadow on the road in front of me that seems excessive). I was calmly pondering how to encourage the driver to…
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What can I do if someone posts nude pictures of me on the Internet?

I live in Michigan and my ex girlfriend lives in Indiana. She took a picture of me fully nude and we broke up. I guess someone got her phone and now they are posting nude pictures of me to people I know. It's really weird to explain it to everyone I…
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Is selling an autographed mugshot of oneself a violation of Indiana's "Son of Sam" (notoriety-for-profit) law?

Let's hypothetically say a person is arrested and booked into a county jail. During the intake process, their mugshot is taken. Let's also say that later on the arrest makes major news, even beyond local news, like regional and national news, and…
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What would the Blues Brothers have been charged with?

In the 1980 comedy film The Blues Brothers, brothers Jake and Elwood Blues commit a seemingly endless series of crimes over the course of about eleven in-story days. They: evade arrest for Elwood’s invalid driver's license, destroy a mall and…
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Termination letter marked 1 day early

Someone I know was let go from their job on 4/1, he was using the insurance provided by his employer. In his employment contract it states insurance will remain active through the rest of the month he was let go in. Despite calling him in on 4/1…
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Does the FTC Act of 2006 require utility companies to verify an account holder's identity?

The gas company wanted me to give them my SSN to start service. Naturally, I refused. I was told that they were required by law to verify my identity, and offered me the alternative of submitting a notarized form. I asked which law specifically…
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Contract change after both parties sign

Over the summer I signed a contract with a public school corporation. This is my first year with this school corporation. In the contract it stated my salary. We're now 1.5 months into the school year, and the school notified me that my salary was…
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Can I transport jello shots?

A party is coming up and I wanted to make jello shots for it. I was then worried about open container laws. If I transport jello shots in a sealed Tupperware container in my trunk, could I get in trouble for an "open container" if I am 100% sober? I…
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Mailing advertisements of goods to areas where they are illegal

I received an advertisement in my mailbox for a dispensary located in a different state (Michigan), where marijuana is legal. However, where I live it is illegal for both recreational and medical use. How is this legal? Is it a case of first…
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Can I sublease my apartment without my co-tenants approval in Indiana

I’m currently studying at Purdue University in Indiana and I want to sublease my apartment for the summer. One of my co-tenants who is also on the lease is not agreeing to sign the sublease form. But my landlord has no objection in me doing that.…
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Tenants in Common with Rights of Survivorship

Does anyone know if when you have a deed for "tenants in common with rights of survivorship" and a tenant sells their interest before someone has died? Does the buyer get to keep it, or would it be transferred to someone else? We are aware that…
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What rights do minors have in Indiana

I am 20 years old and my younger brother, still a minor at 16, is battling with our parents over them seizing his property without any real cause, and refusing to return any of it, clearly outlining how he’s never getting any of it back period. This…
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