Suspended License Consequences Indiana

Summary

The user is facing charges for driving while suspended in Indiana, a repeat offense. They also have a court hearing in Elkhart County for failure to appear, which resulted from not receiving any court papers. They are currently seeking affordable legal representation and are unsure about how to present their case in court.

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Driving while suspended charge
What state did this incident occur in, ****? Laws regarding driving while suspended can vary by location.
Indiana
In Indiana, driving while suspended is a serious offense. Penalties can include:

- Fines
- Jail time
- Extended suspension

Can you tell me if this is your first offense?
It is not unfortunately
In Indiana, repeat offenses for driving while suspended can lead to increased penalties. Do you have legal representation for this matter?
No. I'm trying to find somebody that won't break the bank
Have you considered seeking help from a public defender? They provide legal services for free or at a low cost.
I don't go to court until september 5th
What is the location of the court where your hearing will be held?
But trying to get somebody so i can put this behind me
What is the name of the court where your hearing will be held?
Blackford county
The Blackford County Circuit Court is located at * W Washington St, Hartford City, IN *, USA. You can contact them at +* *-*-*.
And in elkhart county september 29th. This is from back in *
What is the nature of your hearing in Elkhart County? The Elkhart County Courthouse is located at * S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN *, USA. You can contact them at +* *-*-*.
I know where it is
That's great, ****. Do you have any specific questions or concerns about your upcoming hearings?
I'm nervous because i don't really know what to say
What are the main points you're unsure about? It's important to be clear and honest in court, and a lawyer can help guide you on what to say.
Elkhart county is failure to appear that i had a warrant for but bonded out and go to court the end of september
What were the circumstances leading to your failure to appear in court in Elkhart County?
I didn't get any court papers to go so i had no idea when it was
Did you update your address with the court after moving or if there was any change in your contact details?
I hadn't moved when all this first startwd. They had the right address
Did you receive any other correspondence from the court at your address?
No
Did you check with the court after not receiving any correspondence to confirm the date of your hearing?
They had the right address
Did you inform the court about not receiving any correspondence regarding your hearing date?
I contacted an attorney when i first learned abt the warrant and explained to him that i didn't get any paperwork. He told me that wouldn't be a good enough answer for the judge
What was the attorney's advice on how to handle this situation in court?
Nothing at all
What steps have you taken since your attorney didn't provide any advice?
I was picked up for the warrant, i bonded out and now have a court date the end of september
What is the charge related to the warrant for which you were picked up?
Driving while suspended
What is the date of the incident for which the warrant was issued?
*
What is the exact date of the incident in * for which the warrant was issued?
I am not sure without looking on mycase
Could you please provide the case number so I can look up more details?
I don't have it. It is on mycase
Can you access your case details on mycase.in.gov and provide the case number? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Is this an attorney? Or automated?
This is an automated system designed to provide general legal information. I'm here to help you navigate your legal issue. Can you tell me more about your driving while suspended charge?