February 2013

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Posting Bonds in Criminal Cases

How the Bonding Process Works in Criminal Cases: Almost everyone alive has heard of the words “bond” or “bail” as used in the criminal law setting. Many of us have heard about them while watching our favorite Western or Criminal Law show on TV — but did you know there are multiple types of bonds that can be ordered by a judge? Did you know that the level of bond can change from crime to…

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Child Custody What the Court Considers

Indiana law has a very broad standard when it comes to deciding child custody.  In a nutshell, when custody of a child is at issue the court is to do “what is in the best interest of the child.”  So what does that mean? The law starts out by making it clear that there is not a presumption in favor of either parent.  In other words, mom or dad has an equal right to the…

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Alternative Misdemeanor Sentencing

Alleviating the Sting of a Felony Conviction Everyone knows that being convicted of a felony is one of the most difficult things a person can deal with in their life. Besides the fact that you can face hefty jail sentences, fines, and court ordered restrictions, there are other consequential impacts that many never think about — and most of the time they begin after you complete your sentence or court ordered requirements. After all, the…

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