The most common result of being convicted of a crime is receiving a suspended sentence and being required to serve a period of probation. While on probation there are numerous things the court may require a person to do. In some circumstances, there are requirements that must be ordered but, in general, in addition to fees, the following is a list of things the court MAY order. Possible Court Orders That the person: (1) Work…
The holiday season is always a stressful time for most individuals. Between trying to stretch your finances to get the greatest toy of the year for your kids, consuming too much alcohol trying to get by hanging around your uncle who is trying to push his political agenda, or simply being depressed by not having anyone to celebrate the season with, there are many contributing factors and stressors that cause good people to consider committing…
A Quick Snapshot of all of Indiana’s DUI Charges Below is a quick visual of all the common DUI charges in Indiana. As you can see, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated charges range from anywhere between simple misdmeneanors to complex felony charges. Should you or a loved one be charged with a DUI, it is important that you have a DUI attorney that has prosecuted and/or defended thousands of DUI’s. All of the criminal attorneys…
While many states have started legalizing marijuana to different degrees, Indiana still punishes all forms of possession or dealing marijuana as a criminal violation. The legislature has lessened the penalties over the year, but it still remains a crime to possess or deal in marijuana. So, for today’s blog we take a look at the laws that are currently in effect in Indiana regarding marijuana. We will start by taking a look at Indiana Code…
A Quick Guide to Reading and Understanding an Affidavit for Probable Cause in a DUI Being pulled over by a police officer for any reason is a stressful event. However, multiply that anxiety by 10 if you are being pulled over when you know you are operating a vehicle while over the legal limit and facing a DUI. If you have faced that situation, you inevitably have been subject to criminal prosecution. We have written…
One of the most frequently asked questions by separated parents is – “When will I be able to see my children?” When parents cannot otherwise agree, the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) set out the minimum standards for parenting time for the non-custodial parent. The Guidelines set out a regular schedule, a holiday schedule, as well as extended parenting time. The Guidelines are in place to make sure that each parent has the ability…
Can Community Corrections Take Away Credit Time on Violations? Recently in Richard Shepard v. State of Indiana, under case number 84S01-1704-CR-00190, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that the director a Community Corrections program lacked the authority to deprive a defendant’s good time credit. In 2013, Shepard pleaded guilty to dealing in cocaine as a class B felony and, in exchange, received an 11-year sentence in the DOC with 900 days total credit, including 450 days…