Criminal Law

Understanding Indiana Sex Crimes and Their Penalties Other than Murder, sex crimes carry the biggest stigma and life-changing penalties. Being accused, alone, is a life-changing event — whether you are found guilty or not, unfortunately. Moreover, most sex crimes carry with them life-altering ramifications such as sex registrations under I.C. 11-8-8, restrictions on where you can live, imprisonment, constitutional right limitations, etc. As such, if you find yourself facing any of the offenses mentioned in this…

When you are charged with Murder you need an experienced team dedicated to aggressive representation to help you. The Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower have experience handling Murder cases at the trial level and will help you defend your case. Lets take a look at the crime of Murder. To be charged with murder one of the following are likely to have occurred: a)  You have been charged with killing another person;…

Understanding Probation & Probation Violations – Probation is a term that almost everyone knows, whether you have been involved in the criminal system or not. Most people know someone who has been or is currently enrolled in probation as part of a criminal case (If they, themselves, haven’t had to register at some point in their lives!). If you have a probation violation you need help from the experienced Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks…

Have you ever received notice to report for jury duty?  Have you ever had to appear in court for jury duty?  Have you ever been selected to actually sit on a jury?  Are you charged with a crime and just curious as to how the jury process works?  In this weeks blog the Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower look at the rules governing the selection of a jury(as this blog is geared…

So you have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor.  You are likely a little scared and confused.  Most of all you are concerned about have a criminal conviction on your record.  Before you lose too much sleep, you might just qualify for a Diversion Agreement also referred to as Pre-trial Diversion. The Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys at Banks & Brower take a look at diversion in this blog and how it may help you….

Understanding the Most Common Arrests at Lucas Oil Stadium – One of best things to do during the fall season in Indianapolis is to go to Lucas Oil Stadium during NFL season and watch the Colts play (and ignore those Chicago Bears fans that would argue to the contrary). Whether you are a sports fan or not, there’s something magical about being in that stadium with your family and friends listening to the roar of the…

If you have a child that is a tween or a teen or is going to be one some day, the concern over your child making the right choices and avoiding trouble has certainly crossed your mind.  But, kids are kids and they are going to screw up sometimes.  This week’s blog takes a look at the statutes that govern when a minor (under the age of 18) commits a criminal act. The Indianapolis Criminal…

Arrested at Klipsch Music Center? Now what? We’ve all been there — yes, all of us — behaving a bit too rowdy at Klipsch Music center with a group of our friends. Be it at a Dave Matthews, Tim McGraw, Black Sabbath, or, if it tickles your fancy, Yanni (is he still around?) concert, we often find ourselves enjoying the experience to the extreme. After all, isn’t it fun to sit and listen to your…