Jackson Law Office Criminal Defense Blog

The consequences of violating probation

Probation is when individuals convicted of a specific crime serve a sentence outside of jail under certain conditions and rules set by the court. Breaking the rules and violating probation can have serious consequences, so it is important for individuals to understand...

Theft-related offenses in Indiana

Anytime you take property that does not belong to you, you may be charged and convicted of a theft-related misdemeanor or felony. Under Indiana Code 35-43-4-2, the elements of theft include: Acting knowingly or intentionally. Exerting control of another person’s...