There are many questions that arise when a loved one is facing the possibility of jail time, especially if the loved one is a female. Indiana currently has 19 jails ranging from minimum to maximum security. Out of these 19 jails, only two are capable of housing female inmates. The two jails capable of housing female inmates are Rockville and Indiana Women’s Prison. Rockville is a maximum security prison which means that it has the…
The right to a fast and speedy trial can be found in Indiana Criminal Rule 4 which exists to enforce the state constitutional guarantee of a speedy trial. The rule typically applies to individuals in jail but in certain circumstances can apply to those who have been bailed or released on their own recognizance. However, there are a few different subsections of the rule that apply to various situations differently which this article will seek…
Many times, when we are hired as defense attorneys on criminal cases, clients often ask, is it possible to get my case dismissed? While the answer is often “it depends,” there are a lot of factors and strategies that go into whether or not to pursue that course of action. So, what are the five most common ways to get a case dismissed? Below is our list. While it isn’t all-encompassing, these five areas are…