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A conviction for a sex crime in Indiana can turn your life upside down. The severity of the penalties and the social and personal consequences can make returning to normal life extremely difficult. A convicted offender may face strict legal consequences, including incarceration, hefty fines, and the long-term issues associated with registering as a…

Being charged with a criminal offense can be a life-altering event. Having a criminal defense lawyer stand up for your freedom and your rights is essential to walking away from the charges. But, simply walking away from the charges once the case is resolved does not mean that the lingering aftermath automatically disappears as…

There are several different proceedings before a criminal trial ever begins. For example, there is an arraignment, the discovery, motions, and a set of plea negotiations. While each of these steps in a criminal trial process is important, the discovery process helps shed light on the facts gathered by the prosecutor and defense, as…

If you have recently defended or stood up for yourself or others, you may be curious to know what exactly is considered self-defense in criminal law in Indiana. The good news is that the state of Indiana does support the fact that individuals have the right to stand up and defend themselves and others…

  According to the Indiana Criminal Justice System, arrests for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) average about 20,000 a year, with 2019 reaching 23,343 arrests in the state. On average, most of the arrests are categorized as “alcohol or drug” related. Operating While Intoxicated, or OWI, relates to any substance that causes impairment in the…

According to statistics from The NeighborhoodScout, there were 600 total-reported rape cases in Indiana in 2021. In the state of Indiana, an individual could be arrested and charged with statutory rape for engaging in sexual activity with a child below 16 years. Generally, statutory rape laws in Indiana are based on the presumption that minors…