Typical Handgun Offenses and Crimes in Indiana Most people who carry a handgun, both legally and illegally for that matter, seldom realize the number of laws specifically written to address the use, operation, and possession of them. In fact, many who own a firearm think that so long as they have a permit, they can take that gun anywhere they want — the reality, however, is much different. This blog will address the most commonly…
Crimes involving property are very common charges in Indiana. The Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower are well equipped to help you fight these charges. Fist lets take a look at the types of charges. We are all familiar with the home burglary, which we will look at, but there are a number of other crimes that effect or involve someone’s home. For purposes of this blog we will use Johnny as a our…
A Blog on Indiana’s Post-Conviction Relief Statute – Many times throughout the week our firm is inundated with calls requesting help for themselves or a loved one who has just received a conviction and sentence for a criminal offense. Often times, people call in desperation, hoping that we might be able to find something that was done improperly by the State of Indiana or the judge presiding over the case. Often times, the paramount question…
CHARGED WITH A CRIME CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US NOW! This weeks blog looks at Indiana’s Serious Violent Felon Law. The Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower know this charge has serious implications. The serious violent felon statute was created with the idea of making it a very serious matter if someone that is convicted of a serious violent felony later possess a firearm. The idea being, keep guns out of the…
Understanding the Habitual Offender Sentence Enhancements – Being charged with a crime, on its own, is one of the scariest things a person can face. Regardless of the facts, regardless of the level of crime alleged, it can be a daunting situation for anyone — even for the smallest of crimes. Yet, not much is more terrifying for a defendant than when the State files a sentence enhancement on their case. After all, an enhancement…
When people think of divorce, visions of a knock down, dragged out and dirty fight come to mind. Sometimes, situations do occur where divorces proceed down a road that can be very negative, emotionally draining and expensive. However, a divorce does not have to travel down a path of negativity. This weeks blog looks at three ways a divorce can proceed without necessarily getting negative and spiteful. Uncontested Divorce An uncontested divorce is exactly what…
Indiana’s Common Driving Offenses – Without question driving related offenses make up a huge majority of criminal cases filed each year. But that makes sense — as the majority of Americans drive at least twice a day for work, and for a significant amount of miles each day. Inevitably, hundreds of thousands of people on a daily basis receive traffic related tickets and criminal offenses ranging from simple speeding tickets, to driving while suspended, and…
Charged with a Theft related crime click here to contact us now! Indiana’s current statutory scheme places stealing something from someone into three possible categories. These categories are theft as a Class A Misdemeanor, Theft as a Level 6 Felony, and Auto Theft. This week’s blog takes a look at each crime and how they are many times practically applied. Conversion Theft is defined as A person who knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control over property…