A quick look at consecutive versus concurrent sentencing Whenever somebody is convicted of multiple offenses – whether they arise out of the same incident or different cases – the determination needs to be made on whether the sentences will run concurrently or consecutive to one another. If they run concurrent, the sentences will overlap and be served at the same time. Consecutive sentences, on the other hand, require one to finish before the other begins….
A Quick Look at Bond Revocation Hearings Most people have heard of bond or bail — in fact, most people can name the different types of bond such as cash, surety, personal recognizance, etc. While a bond is an amazing thing–it is a mechanism to keep you out of custody while your case is pending–it can be a fragile thing. It is a tool that the courts and prosecutors use as leverage if and when they decide to…
Conditional Discharges in Indiana Have you or a loved one found yourself in a situation where you were pulled over or came into some other contact with the police and marijuana was found on you? Are you now facing criminal charges for possession of marijuana? If you do not have a previous conviction of an offense related to a controlled substance and are charged with possession of marijuana as a misdemeanor, you may qualify for…