Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer Handling Cases in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and Throughout Hamilton County, IN
When you are facing the life-altering consequences of a criminal conviction, effective representation is essential. You need to present a strong defense, and you cannot afford to take unnecessary chances. Giving yourself the best chance of avoiding unnecessary consequences starts with putting an experienced Hamilton criminal defense attorney on your side.
Stan Wruble is a Hamilton criminal lawyer who has decades of experience representing clients in misdemeanor and felony cases. Whether you have been charged with a drug crime, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, or any other serious offense, Stan Wruble can use his experience to help protect your best interests by all means available.
Our Practice Areas
Our law office represents clients in all types of serious criminal cases throughout the Hamilton area. This includes cases in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, and Noblesville, which is where the Hamilton County Courthouse is located. If you have been accused of any of the following crimes, we can fight for your future, but it is important that you contact us right away:
- Domestic Violence – We handle all types of domestic violence cases in Hamilton County. Whether you are innocent and facing false accusations or you have committed a domestic violence offense under Indiana law, Stan Wruble can fight to help you avoid unwarranted penalties.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – If you are facing fines, jail time, and other consequences following a DUI arrest in Hamilton County, achieving a favorable outcome will require an informed, strategic, and proactive defense. Hamilton criminal defense lawyer Stan Wruble can explain everything you need to know and get to work on your case right away.
- Drug Crimes – We also handle all types of drug crime cases in Hamilton County. From simple marijuana possession to manufacturing and trafficking of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illicit drugs, Stan Wruble has the experience required to advocate for your constitutional rights in court and help protect you by all means available.
- Sex Crimes – Allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and other sex crimes can threaten your finances, your future, and your personal reputation. Stan Wruble can help you fight to avoid a guilty verdict by all means available, and he will rely on his experience to target the best result possible under the specific circumstances at hand.
- Theft Crimes – Shoplifting, robbery, burglary, and other theft crimes all carry steep penalties under Indiana law. If you have been charged with a theft crime in Hamilton County, the prosecution will be working hard to convict you, and you need a criminal defense lawyer who is capable of providing effective courtroom representation.
- White–Collar Crimes – Criminal cases involving white-collar allegations are complex matters that require highly experienced legal representation. Stan Wruble has a deep understanding of the legal issues involved in these cases—including (but not limited to) cases involving allegations of fraud, forgery, counterfeiting, identity theft, extortion, and embezzlement.
- Violent Crimes – Hamilton criminal lawyer Stan Wruble can also defend you if you are facing charges of intimidation, battery, manslaughter, murder, or any other violent criminal offense in Noblesville. Regardless of the facts of your case, he can fight to obtain a favorable result that avoids unnecessary consequences—whether this involves seeking a plea bargain or fighting your case at trial and on appeal.
As discussed below, all crimes carry serious penalties under Indiana law. Having a criminal conviction on your record can impact your life in many other ways as well. With this in mind, you cannot afford to take chances. If you are facing any type of criminal charge in Hamilton, we strongly encourage you to contact us for a free consultation so that you can feel confident that you are making informed decisions with your long-term best interests in mind.
Understanding What is at Stake in Your Criminal Case in Hamilton County, IN
If you have been arrested for a crime in Indiana, it will be important for you to make sure you know what is at stake in your case. All crimes carry fines and jail (or prison) time under Indiana law; and, depending on the specific charge (or charges) you are facing, a conviction could lead to a probation, community service, a driver’s license suspension, sex offender registration, and various other penalties as well.
With this in mind, the following are just some of the penalties you are facing if you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Hamilton County, IN:
- Class C Misdemeanor: Up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine
- Class B Misdemeanor: Up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine
- Class A Misdemeanor: Up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine
If you are facing prosecution for a felony offense in Hamilton County, you are facing penalties including (but not limited to):
- Level 6 Felony: 6 months to 2 1/2 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Level 5 Felony: 1 to 6 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Level 4 Felony: 2 to 12 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Level 3 Felony: 3 to 16 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Level 2 Felony: 10 to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
- Level 1 Felony: 20 to 40 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
Along with the penalties you are facing in court, a criminal conviction can have other serious consequences as well. For example, a conviction could lead to loss of your job—and it could make it very difficult to find a well-paying job in the future. Criminal convictions can have academic, military, and immigration-related consequences as well. A conviction could also lead to the loss of your parental rights and gun rights, among others. All of these are reasons why it is well worth putting an experienced Hamilton criminal defense lawyer on your side.
What You Can Expect When You Choose Our Hamilton Criminal Law Firm to Represent You
When you are facing serious criminal charges, your choice of legal representation matters. So, why should you choose Wruble Law LLC? Here is what you can expect when you choose our Hamilton criminal law firm to represent you:
1. Straightforward and Custom-Tailored Legal Advice
We know that you have many questions, and we know that you need legal advice that is custom-tailored to your individual circumstances. We also know that you need advice in plain language, not legalese. After learning about your case, Hamilton criminal defense attorney Stan Wruble will explain everything you need to know in order to make informed decisions about how best to proceed under the circumstances at hand.
2. Strategic Criminal Defense Representation
From challenging the admissibility of the prosecution’s evidence to showing that the prosecution’s admissible evidence does not prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, Stan Wruble will use his experience to defend you by all means available. While we cannot claim to offer the best representation (nor can any other law firm), we can promise that we will do everything we can to protect your finances, your freedom, and your future.
3. A Focus on Your Long-Term Best Interests
We have been serving clients in criminal cases for decades. As a result, we know what it means for our clients to avoid unnecessary consequences. As your defense counsel, we will focus on your long-term best interests, and we will help ensure that you do not say or do anything that could jeopardize your future unnecessarily.
FAQs: What You Need to Know if You Are Facing Criminal Charges in Hamilton, IN
What should I do if I got a traffic ticket for DUI in Hamilton County, IN?
In Indiana, a DUI is more than just a traffic ticket. While some states classify driving under the influence (or driving while intoxicated) as a traffic offense, DUI is a criminal offense under Indiana law. This means that a conviction could lead to fines, jail time, and other serious consequences—and this means that you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. With this in mind, if you have been arrested for DUI in Hamilton County, you should schedule a free consultation right away.
Do I need to hire a criminal defense attorney in Hamilton County, IN?
While you have the right to represent yourself under the law, there are several important reasons to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you. From asserting your constitutional rights (which could allow you to keep the prosecution’s evidence out of court) to deciding which defenses you can (and should) assert in your criminal case, virtually all aspects of fighting criminal charges in Hamilton County requires an in-depth understanding of the law. If you don’t defend yourself effectively, you will almost certainly face consequences that you could (and should) have avoided.
Is it still worth hiring a criminal defense attorney if I am guilty?
You are not guilty until prosecutors have proven your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Regardless of the facts of your case, you have defenses available, and this makes it well worth hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney who can use his or her experience to help protect you by all means available.
What can I expect from my free consultation?
When you schedule a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney, you can expect to receive the information you need to make informed decisions about your next steps. You should be prepared to provide the attorney with as much information about your case as possible, and you should come prepared with a list of questions you want to ask.
At what stage should I hire a criminal defense attorney to represent me?
Once you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, you should hire a criminal defense attorney right away. Not only are there important steps you need to take to protect yourself, but there are also costly mistakes you need to avoid. An experienced attorney will be able to provide the advice and representation you need to protect yourself.
Request a Free Consultation with Hamilton Criminal Defense Lawyer Stan Wruble
Are you facing criminal prosecution in Hamilton County, IN? If so, we strongly encourage you to contact us today. To request a free consultation with experienced criminal defense lawyer Stan Wruble, call 317-308-8584 or tell us how we can reach you online now.