Category Archives: Guns
Does The State Need Direct Evidence To Prove Guilt “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt”?
The standard for convicting a person of a criminal offense in Indiana is “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Many people ask what this means in practice. Does the prosecution have to produce an eyewitness who saw the defendant commit a crime? Or can you convict based purely on circumstantial evidence? Indiana Supreme Court Reinstates Convictions… Read More »
Convicted Felons May Face Federal Charges if Caught With a Gun
Felons Caught With a Gun May Face Federal Charges If you are a convicted felon and caught with a gun, you may face federal charges which will make it a lot harder to get out of jail. Today, the City of Indianapolis announced an expanded partnership with federal authorities to help curb the recent… Read More »