Whenever you are on probation, it is essential that you follow all the rules of probation. We all know that, right? As one local judge likes to say, “there is no condition of probation that is unimportant, a violation can be filed for any violation, regardless of how small they may seem.” Amazingly, despite this advice, many people wrongfully think that there are certain conditions they can violate and even if they get caught, nothing…
The purpose of bail is to assure that a defendant will appear for court hearings as well as trying to assure public safety all the while balancing the concept that a person is innocent until proven guilty. In many circumstances, once an individual was arrested, they would have to remain in custody unless they were able to pay a certain amount of money in exchange for their release. This concept obviously presents a fairness issue…
The most common result of being convicted of a crime is receiving a suspended sentence and being required to serve a period of probation. While on probation there are numerous things the court may require a person to do. In some circumstances, there are requirements that must be ordered but, in general, in addition to fees, the following is a list of things the court MAY order. That the person: (1) Work faithfully at suitable…
Expunging DCS and CHINs cases Under Indiana law, it is not just regular misdemeanor and felony cases that can be expunged and hidden (or in some cases removed) from you record. You can also remove DCS substantiated or unsubstantiated reports of abuse and Child in Need of Services (CHINs) cases from your record. While these two types of reports and cases may not seem to have an immediate effect on you after the matter is…
When people are accused and/or convicted of an alcohol or drug based offense, often times their attorneys and/or the courts will require that that person complete an Alcohol or Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment. Below is a list of locations where those evaluations and classes can be found. These locations can also be utilized people that are seeking treatment unrelated to a court case or criminal charge. This by no means is an exhaustive list,…
The most common result of being convicted of a crime is receiving a suspended sentence and being required to serve a period of probation. While on probation there are numerous things the court may require a person to do. In some circumstances, there are requirements that must be ordered but, in general, in addition to fees, the following is a list of things the court MAY order. Possible Court Orders That the person: (1) Work…
The holiday season is always a stressful time for most individuals. Between trying to stretch your finances to get the greatest toy of the year for your kids, consuming too much alcohol trying to get by hanging around your uncle who is trying to push his political agenda, or simply being depressed by not having anyone to celebrate the season with, there are many contributing factors and stressors that cause good people to consider committing…
A Quick Snapshot of all of Indiana’s DUI Charges Below is a quick visual of all the common DUI charges in Indiana. As you can see, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated charges range from anywhere between simple misdmeneanors to complex felony charges. Should you or a loved one be charged with a DUI, it is important that you have a DUI attorney that has prosecuted and/or defended thousands of DUI’s. All of the criminal attorneys…
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