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March 27, 2023 | Indianapolis News

Indianapolis, IN is a wonderful city to live in, and countless individuals visit every year, enjoying everything the area offers.  Whether you’re looking to move to Indianapolis or just visit, it’s helpful to understand the safest neighborhoods in Indianapolis and the ones you should steer clear of.  The Safest Neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN There are… read more

March 21, 2023 | Title IX

Title IX prohibits federally funded educational institutions from discriminating based on sex. It requires schools to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the allegations are substantiated, schools can discipline the student. Usually, this involves placing them on probation, suspension, or expulsion.  There are currently 35 open Title IX sex discrimination cases in… read more

May 29, 2021 | Criminal Defense

Each state has a law against criminal mischief. The definitions and penalties vary by state. In most cases, it is a crime against personal property.  According to an Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney, criminal mischief occurs when a person intentionally destroys, damages, or defaces property belonging to another person. Other states may refer to these crimes… read more

March 19, 2021 | Criminal Defense

An arrest can be traumatic, but a criminal conviction can ruin the rest of your life. A criminal record can prevent you from:  Avoiding a criminal conviction can help you stay out of jail or prison and save you from the stigma of a criminal record. Here are some things you should know about how… 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 5, 2021 | Criminal Procedure

Police officers are people just like the rest of us. They are not above the law and are not given a “free pass” just because they have a shield or they are law enforcement officers. Whether they are on-duty or off-duty, police officers must obey the law. When police officers break the law, they can… 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

February 8, 2021 | Indiana Law

If you did not commit a crime, why are you being charged with a crime? Under Indiana’s law, being an accessory before or after a crime could result in a criminal charge equal to the crime committed by the other person. Being charged as an accomplice could result in significant jail time and other penalties,… read more

January 28, 2021 | DUI

A breathalyzer, or breath alcohol test, can be administered by law enforcement officers to determine whether a driver has consumed alcohol. Drivers who refuse, in most states, can be at risk of a driver’s license suspension. Exactly how long does alcohol stay on your breath? When Can an Officer Give a Breathalyzer? Officers usually give… read more

January 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense

Police misconduct is something everyone in America has thought about over the last few years. Though the term is fairly broad and can be used to describe a great many different things, it is generally used when referring to actions taken by police officers that are either illegal or against department policies and protocols.  We… read more