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A criminal record can interfere with your life long after your case is concluded. Even if you have paid the fines, served any jail time or experienced any other official penalties, you may find that your history interferes with your ability to get employment or even...
You’ve been charged with a crime, and now you are being offered a plea deal. Should you take it? Roughly 98% of criminal cases at the federal level are resolved through plea bargaining, and it isn’t much different in state courts – but accepting a plea deal is still something you have to consider very carefully. What are the benefits…
In the criminal justice system, the specter of a wrongful conviction looms ominously. It’s a nightmare scenario that can shatter lives, leaving indelible scars on the innocent. These are some harrowing realities of wrongful convictions, their far-reaching consequences, and how you can protect yourself from the risk of this unacceptable reality. The shocking statistics When speaking of wrongful convictions, the…
Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances is a serious crime in Indiana. If convicted, you face hefty fines, jail time, license suspension, and other consequences. The official term for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Indiana is Operating while intoxicated, or OWI. In Indiana, it is illegal to: Operate a vehicle while under the…
When it comes to legal matters, a robust and well-executed defense strategy is paramount. In today’s fast-paced legal landscape, where the consequences of criminal charges can be life-altering, defendants should take every possible step to help secure the best outcome. In any criminal defense endeavor, the foundation lies in understanding one’s rights and navigating the legal process strategically. This knowledge…
A criminal history can interfere with your life in many ways, long after you have paid your debt to society. Indiana's expungement process is designed to allow people who have been convicted of certain offenses to clear or seal their records in order to give them a...
Indiana residents need their driver’s licenses to get to and from work, to go to school and for many other reasons. If they have committed an infraction that led to the license being suspended or revoked, that can have a negative impact on every aspect of their lives....
If you have been charged with stealing or damaging property, you may find yourself facing an array of allegations based on the type of damage inflicted or value of stolen property. A criminal defense attorney can help defend against the charges you are facing and give...
There is a misperception that shoplifting is a minor crime that will have no impact on your life. But it can cause embarrassment, cost money, restrict your freedom and activities and have other serious consequences. Being detained What you do when being caught for...
You could be forgiven for thinking that all thefts are basically the same: When a person takes something that doesn't belong to them, that's theft. In a broad sense, this is true, but the law treats theft as a category of offenses, with different charges and potential...