Monthly Archives: October 2022
A Word About “Assault” (Also known As Battery)
Many folks uneducated in Indiana law like to use the word “assault” to describe a crime. The truth is, there is no crime in Indiana called Assault. There is a crime called “Battery” and when most people are talking or writing about assault, this is what they really mean. Like many other criminal convictions,… Read More »
Plea Bargain Options In Marion County
In ye olden days, before 1900, criminal plea bargains were almost unheard of. As the country grew, the criminal justice system couldn’t keep up. So, plea bargains were a good way to avoid long delays awaiting trial. As recently as the 1980s, trials still resolved about a fifth of state felony cases. Today, that… Read More »
Jail Release Options In Marion County
According to a recent report, over 60 percent of Marion County Jail inmates are unsentenced. The vast majority of these individuals are simply unable to make bail. Pretrial incarceration has personal, emotional, and legal consequences. People behind bars obviously cannot work to support their families or spend time with friends and loved ones. Additionally,… Read More »
Controversy Continues Over Civil Forfeiture In Vanderburgh County
Since 2013, a local law firm has handled most of the county’s forfeiture matters and collected nearly $500,000 in legal fees. Indiana is the only state in the Union that allows non-government lawyers to handle government forfeiture matters. If elected, Democrat Jon Schaefer pledged to end the practice. “The idea that we’re giving 25… Read More »
Seven Ways To Lose Your Driver’s License In Indianapolis
In 2021, the most commonly charged offense in Marion County was driving on a suspended license. That’s probably because Indiana lawmakers allow bureaucrats to suspend drivers’ licenses, often indefinitely, for many reasons, some of which are unrelated to driving safety. There’s a chance an Indianapolis license rehabilitation lawyer can beat these charges in court…. Read More »
Expungement In Indiana
According to a recent report, as many as 100 million Americans have criminal convictions on their records. These individuals face significantly more hurdles in life. Nearly every job application in the United States will ask prospective employees about their criminal record. Some people with criminal convictions are also prohibited from carrying a firearm, which… Read More »