Monthly Archives: January 2023
What Is The Difference Between A “Concurrent” And “Consecutive” Criminal Sentence In Indiana?
In many criminal cases the defendant is not charged with a single offense. A single “criminal episode” can lead to multiple charges. For example, a person might be charged with both a drug and a weapons offense arising from the same traffic stop. Each offense subsequently carries its own potential criminal penalty in terms… Read More »
Can An Indiana Judge Reject A Plea Agreement?
Most criminal cases never make it to a jury trial. Instead, it is common for the prosecution and the defendant to enter into a plea bargain or plea agreement of some kind. For example, the prosecution might agree to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor in exchange for a guilty plea. Both sides… Read More »
How Drug Dealing Can Lead To 40 Years In Prison In Indiana
Thousands of people are charged with possessing and dealing controlled substances–i.e., illegal drugs–each year. Many of these cases are quickly elevated to felony charges based on special circumstances. For example, under Indiana law if a person distributes cocaine, methamphetamine, or a similar controlled substance that results in someone’s death, that dealer can be charged… Read More »
What Are The Charges For Marijuana Crimes In Indiana?
Right now, marijuana is legal in 37 states. Indiana is not one of those states. Growing, possessing, and selling marijuana in Indiana is still illegal and regularly prosecuted. The Legality Of Marijuana In Indiana Marijuana is illegal in Indiana and, as such, the basic Possession of Marijuana is a Class B misdemeanor. If “dealing”… Read More »
Charges For Theft, Burglary, And Robbery In Indiana
Within the State of Indiana, theft, burglary, and robbery are considered different crimes. Each one of these crimes is defined differently and comes with its own unique charges. What Is Theft? Theft is defined as “knowingly or intentionally exerting unauthorized control over property of another person, with intent to deprive the other person of… Read More »