I was recentlly was arrested in indiana for stealing $80.00 worth of computer games from Meijer in centeral indiana. I have to send $200.00 in back to Meijer, and have a court day in a couple months. I’m 18 years old, and about to head off to college, my birthday is in 2 days, and I haven’t told my parents yet… (yes, I am in a sticky situation) My question is, what can I expect from indiana courts? I’ve been searching and searching for web-sites w/ answers but, can not find any. I knew if I turned to straightdope.com, I would get pointed in the right direction.
I’ve changed my mind. From reading some of your other posts, you ain’t just some innocent 18 yr. old who did this first time. YOu race cars, you have a stupid screen name, you post questions about pot, but then you say things such as
Either you are smart beyond your years and choose to piss it all away, or you are just fuc*ing with us.
Less Cannabis and more common sense might be a good thing at this point Chuckis. Call. a . lawyer.
No, on second thought in reviewing the situation, you are completely right. Your clear, youthful grasp of the intricacies of the situation has pierced the veil of confusion. A respected lawyer speaking for you and offering a well constructed argument of your personal contrition and shame at the evil deed you have perpetrated, and instructing you on how to behave in order to minimize the harshness of the sentence, would be a waste of time. Represent yourself! The court will admire and smile on your fearlessness.