December 7, 2023 | Criminal Law

Many criminal cases are resolved without going to trial. Usually, an experienced Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer can work to have the criminal charges dropped or negotiate a fair plea deal. However, taking some cases to a criminal trial in Indianapolis is necessary to protect the person’s rights and fight for an acquittal. Understanding the Steps… read more

March 19, 2021 | Criminal Law

Like most states, Indiana categorizes serious crimes into felony levels based on the severity of the offense. Indiana uses these categories to determine the consequences for the crimes within each category. Under the current criminal code, the least serious felonies fall into the Level 6 designation, and as a result, courts impose the lightest sentences… read more

March 4, 2021 | Criminal Law

What does it mean for a crime to be a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT)? It can help to have a refresher of how laws are made. State legislatures introduce bills that are voted into law. State legislatures have the authority, for the most part, to define what is a crime inside the state.  Crimes… read more