Blog

During a dispute with another party, you may have found yourself facing a protective or no-contact order issued by the court. Worse, that party may have accused you of violating that order, leading to potential charges against you. However, these orders are handled in different ways. If you violate either type of order, you…

When accused of committing a crime, especially a drug crime, you may face harsh penalties in Indiana. However, those penalties may worsen if the prosecution states you were committing a crime intending to do more. It can have harsh effects on your future and your case. However, you may be unsure what intent means…

It is not uncommon for people to assume that juvenile criminal records are immediately sealed or erased once a minor reaches the age of 18. However, this is not always the case. In fact, in Indiana, juvenile delinquency records have the potential to remain on the defendant’s criminal record unless an expungement is granted….

Some of the most serious crimes you can be accused of committing are those involving controlled substances. Drug crimes can include distribution, possession, manufacturing, cultivation, and other related offenses. These types of crimes carry severe criminal penalties that vary widely depending on how the controlled substance in the case is classified. Indiana’s drug schedules…

While many people use the terms robbery and burglary interchangeably, the fact remains that they are two completely different crimes in the state of Indiana. Robbery involves using the threat of force to unlawfully take property from another, whereas burglary involves breaking into a business or dwelling with the intent to commit theft or…

If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, you may be sentenced to probation in lieu of jail time. However, while on probation, there may be considerable restrictions and requirements you must meet. In some cases, these can make living your daily life more challenging than it should be. For some, you may…