Criminal Defense

Those facing criminal charges have the right to hear the charges they’re facing in open court. They also have a right to access the prosecution's evidence. They can then respond in a way that limits their personal risk. Many people accused of breaking the law...

Discovering your child has been charged with a crime can be a parent's worst nightmare. Suddenly, you're thrust into the unfamiliar world of the juvenile justice system, filled with worry, confusion and fear about your child's future. While it's natural to feel...

Those who assert their innocence when facing criminal charges often need to take their cases to trial. Before the trial takes place, the prosecutor has to provide the evidence they intend to present to the defense team. Typically, reviewing the evidence is a crucial...

While any criminal offense is a serious matter, people are sometimes willing to plead guilty to a so-called “simple drug possession” charge. They believe that minor drug violations might do more harm to their reputation if they take the case to trial instead of...

Those accused of violent crimes in Indiana may have several ways to defend against those allegations. Some people can prove that they were not present during an altercation or that another party was the one who engaged in physical violence. Other people admit that...

A person who is being taken into custody by police officers may be read their Miranda rights, which are based on the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution. It’s imperative that everyone understands these rights in case they’re ever in a position wherein...

There are usually two main options for someone who has been accused of a crime in Indiana. Individuals may plead guilty after the state brings charges against them. Other times, criminal defendants assert their innocence and decide to take their cases to trial....

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. For police to conduct a search, the situation often requires a warrant obtained under specific criteria. However, there are certain circumstances where a warrant isn't...

It is illegal to sell prescription medication. Even if you go to the doctor and get a prescription, and you then have that legally fulfilled at the pharmacy, it doesn’t mean that you are allowed to sell that medication to anyone else.  People sometimes do this...

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...