October 2013

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A Look at the Crimes of Robbery and Burglary

You hear the terms robbery and burglary used all the time in common day conversation.  But what do those terms really mean?  Today’s blog looks at the crimes of Robbery and Burglary and explains what they are and how they are different. Robbery When you think of the term of robbery think of someone taking something from someone else using force.  The statute reads, A person who knowingly or intentionally takes property from another person…

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The Most Commonly Charged Sex Crimes in Indiana

Understanding Indiana Sex Crimes and Their Penalties Other than Murder, sex crimes carry the biggest stigma and life-changing penalties. Being accused, alone, is a life-changing event — whether you are found guilty or not, unfortunately. Moreover, most sex crimes carry with them life-altering ramifications such as sex registrations under I.C. 11-8-8, restrictions on where you can live, imprisonment, constitutional right limitations, etc. As such, if you find yourself facing any of the offenses mentioned in this…

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Charged with Murder, Now What?

When you are charged with Murder you need an experienced team dedicated to aggressive representation to help you. The Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower have experience handling Murder cases at the trial level and will help you defend your case. Lets take a look at the crime of Murder. To be charged with murder one of the following are likely to have occurred: a)  You have been charged with killing another person;…

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Understanding Probation and Probation Violations

Understanding Probation & Probation Violations – Probation is a term that almost everyone knows, whether you have been involved in the criminal system or not. Most people know someone who has been or is currently enrolled in probation as part of a criminal case (If they, themselves, haven’t had to register at some point in their lives!). If you have a probation violation you need help from the experienced Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks…

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