Can a defendant’s statement be used in court? The Indiana Appeals Court held that a Defendant’s statement could not be used against him where a deputy sheriff used the pretext of pulling Defendant over for speeding so a detective could [...]
The answer to “When is an arrest illegal?” depends on the facts of your case. Learn more here
You should not talk to anyone about your case except your criminal defense attorney. The police and prosecutors will seek information from anyone you know to reach a conviction. Although you may think that you are proving yourself innocent, the [...]
Most crimes are prosecuted by the state; however, if you violated a federal crime or committed an offense on federal property, you may be charged with a federal offense. When you face a federal offense, you must face federal prosecution [...]
A felony is typically more serious than a misdemeanor and can result in more than one year in prison. In Indiana, a felony may be a Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Level 6 felonies are often called [...]
Misdemeanors are considered lesser offenses than felonies because their penalties are generally lower. However, penalties for Class A, B, or C misdemeanors can still be serious. In general, a misdemeanor offense will result in one year or less in jail [...]
No. Many lawyer claim to be criminal defense attorneys; however, they have little experience in the courthouse. Most of their practice involves plea bargaining and prosecutors. If you’ve been charged with a crime, you need an attorney who is not [...]
Cost of your criminal defense lawyer will depend on many factors of your criminal defense case, some of which are: What it is you are being charged with Your criminal history Whether you are out on bond for another offense [...]
Find a criminal defense lawyer who has been practicing criminal defense law for at least 15 years in that area of the state. Does the lawyer belong to criminal defense associations? Is the lawyer active in the local bar association? [...]
An experienced criminal defense lawyer knows the law in your state and, importantly, how local prosecutors and judges interpret that law. They can extract information from the prosecutor and negotiate. In addition, they can advise you on the likelihood of [...]