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As complicated as the Indiana Sex Registry statutes are, we thought it made sense to simplify all the statutes, exceptions, and nuanced factors into simple, easy to understand charts. Below are the two charts simplifying the process. The first chart lists all the Indiana Sex Registry crimes and whether they are 10-year or lifetime registries: D = Defendant AV = Alleged Victim P/G = Parent/Guardian SVO = Serious Violent Offender   The second chart below…

When filing for divorce in Indiana, it is important that you file in the correct place. To file a petition for dissolution in the state of Indiana, at least one party must have lived in Indiana for at least six months. The Indiana party could be a resident of Indiana or a member of the United States military who has been stationed in Indiana. The county in Indiana in which the petition is filed will…

Every single guilty plea around the State of Indiana typically looks relatively the same. While each judge conducts the hearings slightly different and pleas may read differently. There are certain things that must be included in any plea agreement, regardless of the level, and irrespective of the penalty agreed to. More specifically, when someone is pleading guilty, they must demonstrate an understanding of what they are pleading to, the range of penalties they are facing,…

From time to time, we receive calls from people that have recently been arrested and have concerns about the arresting police officer not reading them their rights.  These people are referencing what is commonly referred to as the “Miranda Warning.”  As far as answering whether or not a case should be dismissed because the police failed to give the Miranda Warning—-the answer is…..it depends. Popular television shows have educated the public about the Miranda Warning. …

What is Delta-8 THC? Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (“Delta-8”) is a psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana and hemp. Like Delta-9 THC (the federally regulated psychoactive agent in cannabis), Delta-8 gives the user a “high” reported as being similar in effects to Delta-9 THC but with more “clear-headedness” and less anxiety and paranoia. Delta-8 is not present in hemp or marijuana in significant quantities. As a result, it’s generally synthesized or extracted in a lab to produce…

Most of us have heard the phrase “double jeopardy” and the general concept is pretty simple to understand: You cannot be prosecuted or punished for the same offense twice.  This prohibition is found in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 14 of the Indiana Constitution and is actually codified under Indiana Code (“IC”) 35-38-1-6 that a trial court may not enter judgement of conviction and sentence for both an offense…

Often times, when you are facing a criminal offense, prosecutors will offer to allow you to plead guilty to a certain count, dismiss the rest of the charges, with an agreement as to what the penalty will be. Typically this occurs in close to 90%+ of cases. Usually the parties come to an agreement, the plea agreement is entered into knowing what the penalty is in advance (or within a certain range), and the parties…

Getting Specialized Driving Privileges Under Indiana Law, courts may order the suspension of a person’s driving privileges in place of criminal charges or an ongoing investigation. Indiana drivers whose licenses have been suspended by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles or a court may petition to obtain a Specialized Driver’s Privilege (SDP). Specialized Driving Privileges allow Indiana residents to drive for specific purposes while their Indiana driver’s license is suspended. Under Ind. Code § 9-30-16-3,…