Criminal Defense

In Indiana, like most states, probation may be meted out as a sentence in place of all or part of a prison term. Probation allows the offender to serve their time in the community, carrying on their life while also fulfilling the conditions of their sentence....

Before the police can arrest you for the contents of your vehicle during a traffic stop, they need to have the legal authority to do so. When the police do not acquire evidence in a legal manner, any evidence they may have collected may be inadmissible in court. In...

We have all seen the police dramas on television and in the movies where the police use the classic good cop/bad cop interrogation technique. And, most people likely think they could notice when Indianapolis, Indiana, police officers used this interrogation technique...

Childhood is considered a time for learning and growing. Until one reaches the age of majority, minors are not considered responsible for caring for themselves. Furthermore, in the eyes of the law, they are not deemed responsible for crimes in the same way adults are....

Children in Indianapolis are still growing mentally and do not always make the best decisions. They may be influenced by the wrong crowd or they may not understand the consequences of their actions. If your child makes a mistake, it could lead to accusations of...

Each year, thousands of Indianapolis-area residents face criminal charges, with cases ranging from violent and drug crimes to white-collar crime and drunk driving—and everything in between. Any given criminal case has the potential to go to a jury trial—if the...

After you’ve been charged with a crime, knowing your legal options is important. Perhaps the best result for you would be a complete dismissal of all your charges. While you can fight for that, part of defending your criminal case is likely going to involve plea...

In recent years, the laws regulating guns, who can carry them legally and under what circumstances have been under scrutiny in Indiana and across the United States. A prominent issue is whether people have the right to carry a handgun without a permit. Although the...

Understanding the basic constitutional protections that are afforded to anyone in the United States is important, especially when dealing with law enforcement. As often portrayed in television shows and movies, custodial interrogations have specific requirements the...