In the state of Indiana, when someone is charged with an offense, they will fall into one of three categories: 1. Felony, 2. Misdemeanor, or 3. Infraction. An infraction is commonly known as a traffic ticket, such as a speeding violation. These are civil matters, meaning they do not carry the potential for imprisonment, but instead typically involve paying a fine. A felony charge, on the other hand, is criminal in nature and carries a…
Generally speaking, if you’re convicted of a felony, you may be committed to prison. There are a few exceptions that apply for level 6 felonies which are described below. The term prison is used in reference to a facility of the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC). Currently, there are 19 IDOC facilities throughout the state. This include 3 women’s facilities, and 2 intake facilities. The facilities are categorized as being either minimum, medium, and maximum…
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