Domestic violence is one of those topics that is very tough to discuss. Many times it occurs, unnoticed and uncharged — a perpetual and vicious cycle of abuse. Often times, many victims suffer greatly and fear reprisal or increased violence if they come forward — and thus the cycle continues. Unfortunately, at some point, the violence becomes so great that injuries are too much to hide, or the abuse is too much to take, and…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
Have you ever received notice to report for jury duty? Have you ever had to appear in court for jury duty? Have you ever been selected to actually sit on a jury? Are you charged with a crime and just curious as to how the jury process works? In this weeks blog the Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower look at the rules governing the selection of a jury(as this blog is geared…
Establishing Paternity for a Child in Indiana – Whenever people hear the word paternity, they immediately think of Maury Povich and the infamous….”the results are in, and……. you ARE the father!” Of course that’s followed by tears, fists being thrown, cussing, and screaming, etc., etc. However, what most people don’t realize is that paternity, the process of establishing that a father is in fact the biological or legally assumed father of a child, can be…
So you have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. You are likely a little scared and confused. Most of all you are concerned about have a criminal conviction on your record. Before you lose too much sleep, you might just qualify for a Diversion Agreement also referred to as Pre-trial Diversion. The Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower take a look at diversion in this blog and how it may help you….