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When Is It Unlawful to Have a Gun?
Indiana state laws allow for the broad ownership and carry of guns or firearms. In general, as a permitless carry state, any person who is aged 18 or older in Indianapolis has a “permitless carry option.” This has been true since July 1, 2022. However, just because Indiana is a permitless carry state does… Read More »
What Happens After a Parole Violation?
When a person is on parole in the Indianapolis area, there are a set of conditions that the person must follow in order to remain on parole and complete the terms of their sentence. If a parole officer or another party alleges that the person on parole has violated those conditions in any way,… Read More »
When is Shoplifting a Felony in Indiana?
Have you been accused of stealing merchandise from a retail location in the Indianapolis area? If so, it is essential to understand that you may be facing serious theft-related charges for which the penalties may be severe in the event of a conviction. Many people are under the mistaken assumption that stealing merchandise from… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a First and Second OWI Offense in Indiana?
When you are facing charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in the Indianapolis area, it is essential to know that you are facing serious charges that require a detailed and strong defense — regardless of whether you are a first-time offender or you are facing charges after a previous OWI conviction. At… Read More »
Charges for Child Seduction Versus Child Molesting in Indiana
The Indiana Code has a lengthy chapter on sex crimes, and there are a wide range of offenses that can be charged, all with elements that are specific to each offense. It can be difficult to understand the differences between some of the particular types of offenses, particularly those that involve juvenile victims. Our… Read More »
Consequences of Being Classified as a Sexually Violent Predator
Anyone who is facing charges for a sex offense in Indiana should know that they could be classified as a “sexually violent predator” in the event of a conviction. While not all sex offense convictions result in this classification, many do, and the consequences can be life-altering. How and when is a person classified… Read More »
How Are Conditions of Probation Set in Indiana?
Probation in Indiana is a common type of sentence for an individual who has been convicted of a criminal offense (or has pleaded guilty to a criminal offense) where the offense does not necessitate that the convicted person serve all or any of their sentence through a term of imprisonment. Instead, probation — which… Read More »
What Are Supervision Levels?
The term “supervision level” is something you should expect to see in relation to types of probation or parole in Indiana. Every person who is on probation or parole in Indiana will have requirements or conditions of their probation or parole, which will set forth the things that the person must do as well… Read More »
New Study Revisits Civil Forfeiture Laws in Indiana
Indiana is among a small number of states that still has broad civil forfeiture laws that allow for a resident’s assets to be confiscated when they are allegedly connected to a criminal offense and that make it very difficult for the person whose assets were seized to get them back. Indeed, under IC 34-24-2-4,… Read More »
What Type of Probation Has Specific Residency Requirements?
Under Indiana Code Section 35-38-2-2.5, certain offenders who are on probation must comply with residency requirements. What are those residency requirements, and how can you know if your type of probation has residency requirements? Our Indianapolis criminal defense attorneys can explain in more detail below. Residency Requirements for Offenders Convicted of Certain Sex Offenses … Read More »