COVID -19 is sending the world into a state of panic and distress, Indiana recently joined other States in releasing a Stay at Home Order. Are you wondering how this Order affects your Parenting Time and Child Support? The State of Indiana released on Monday 23rd of 2020 a Stay at Home Order. The Order states for all Hoosiers to remain at home unless it is for an essential reason. “Essential Activities” are defined as…
There are two broad categories of evidence. Direct evidence is evidence that stands on its own to prove a fact. Circumstantial evidence is evidence that relies on an inference to draw a conclusion of fact. Both types of evidence are routinely presented in criminal trials. It is crucial to have an attorney that has experience both presenting and challenging these types of evidence. Most cases involve some form of direct evidence. The most common type…
As we continue to face uncertain times regarding the coronavirus and its effects on all facets of our daily lives, many people facing criminal charges are wondering how it might affect their criminal cases moving forward given all the social restrictions in place and government mandates (especially in the short term). While this area is changing on a daily basis, now is a good time to fill people in on where we are as of…
The statute defining murder is very simple in Indiana. In order to convict someone of murder, the State must prove that: The Defendant; Knowingly; Killed; Another person. Can You Be Charged With Murder if You Never Killed Someone? This is by far the most common method in which individuals are charged with the intentional killing of another. It is important to understand, however, that it is possible to be charged with murder even if you…
Interstate compacts are agreements between states to enforce a policy that is not necessarily governed by federal law. Interstate compacts are one way that states can work together to enforce a policy or regulation without the interference of the federal government. A few interstate compacts specifically affect criminal cases: the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS), the Interstate Corrections Compact (ICC), and the Driver License Compact (DLC). Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision Currently,…
Once you are serving and/or were sentenced to a specific period, many people in society ask and wonder if there are any possible ways to reduce this specified time. Under Indiana law there is possible way to reduce this specified sentence time in certain situations. The controlling statute under Indiana law is I.C. §35-38-1-17. In general, I.C. §35-38-17 states and expresses all relevant aspects of sentence modification, the conditions associated to, and which offenders that…
Being charged with a crime is stressful. The criminal justice system can be a cumbersome, confusing process for anyone to navigate. This is true not only for adults, but also for juveniles accused of committing what would be deemed crimes if they were over eighteen. This blog will spell out the juvenile delinquency process in a general sense in hopes of answering questions that parents and/or juveniles may have when faced with a delinquency case…
After charges have been filed against a person, a judge will then determine if a person is eligible to be released. If the court determines that the arrestee does not pose a significant risk of danger to herself or others, then the court will determine a bond amount. The bond amount is based on the charges filed. To learn more about bonds specifically, see https://banksbrower.com/2019/09/16/pay-a-bond-or-pay-a-lawyer/. A judge looks to different factors to decide if the…