Having a felony on your record can pose significant challenges. A felony can hinder a person’s ability to find work as well as their ability to find a place to live. Clearly, being charged with a felony is a big problem that can have life-altering consequences. The ability to get a felony reduced to a misdemeanor is a huge opportunity, as misdemeanors do not carry nearly the weight of felony convictions. Luckily, there are a…
In the world of criminal law, not all laws apply equally to everyone. Some acts are only illegal because the person committing them is under a certain age. These offenses, which are illegal only for minors (individuals under 18) but not adults, are known as “status offenses.” In other states, it may be called, “Juvenile laws.” The term “status offense” is used because these crimes are based on the offender’s status as a juvenile. Additionally,…
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated is one of the most common charges in Indiana — in fact, hundreds of people around the state face these or similar charges in any given year. And, intuitively, most people know what that means. You can’t ‘operate’ a ‘vehicle’ while ‘intoxicated.’ Pretty straight forward, right? Not necessarily. Indiana lays out all the ways you can be charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated in I.C. 9-30-5-1 through IC 9-30-5-15….
If you have an active warrant in Indiana it is essential to take immediate action. An outstanding warrant can result in an unexpected arrest, legal complications, and even difficulties securing employment or housing. Addressing the issue as soon as possible can help protect your rights and make sure you have a more favorable outcome. At Banks & Brower, we focus on criminal defense and have extensive experience in helping clients remove warrants in Indianapolis and…
As we approach the end of the school year, now is a good time to review the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines as they relate to holiday travel. As we approach the end of the school year, now is a good time to review the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines as they relate to holiday travel and custody arrangements. You may be asking yourself several questions, including, “What are Indiana’s parenting time guidelines? What is the…
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