Most people know that when you are required to register as a sex offender that there are certain life restrictions that come along with it. The civil consequences can be overwhelming and cumbersome. What a lot of people don’t realize is that there are, at times and given the type of sex crime conviction they have, limitations on where they can live. Unfortunately, many people only discover this after they are convicted because the attorney…
Sentencing Enhancements are, unfortunately, something that repeat offenders must sometimes contend with. There are two primary sentencing enhancements in Indiana that individuals should be familiar with. Habitual Offender Enhancement The first enhancement that will be discussed is the general Habitual Offender Enhancement. The statute defining the Habitual Offender Enhancement is IC 35-50-2-8. If the defendant is convicted of any felony, and has multiple prior felony convictions, the defendant may be eligible for this enhancement. The…
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