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Indiana Sentence Modification Statute
In recent years, Indiana has made sentence modification easier. Once Indiana’s one-year rule was removed, more people could qualify for sentence modification. Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible to reduce or dismiss the criminal charges or sentence you are currently serving. However, navigating the complex language in Indiana’s criminal code may be difficult for some….
What Are the Typical Steps in a Criminal Defense Case?
When you are accused of breaking the law, you may need to complete the criminal defense process. This multi-step process covers everything from your initial arrest to the dismissal, sentencing, or appeal of your case. It can be a complex process to complete a loan, so you may need an attorney on your side…
What Is the Difference Between a Protective Order and a No Contact Order?
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…
The Role of Intent in Drug Crime Cases in Indiana
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…
How to Expunge Your Juvenile Records in Indiana
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….
Indiana’s Drug Schedules
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…