Category Archives: Parole
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 »
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 »
Can I Change the Terms of My Sentence?
Were you recently convicted of a criminal offense that has come with a sentence of incarceration or probation, and you believe that there are reasons that your sentence should be modified or reduced? If so, it is important to know that it may be possible to modify your sentence, and that you do not… Read More »
What to Expect at a Parole Board Hearing
When a person is sentenced to a term of imprisonment in Indiana, they may be eligible for release on parole under Indiana law. According to IC 11-13-3-2, the rules for parole and discharge eligibility depend on whether a person was sentenced following a conviction for a felony offense or misdemeanor, and if a felony,… Read More »
What is a Parole Violation?
When a person is accused of a parole violation, it is critical to seek legal help as soon as possible. Not only can a parole violation allegation cause a significant amount of distress for the person and their family, but it can ultimately result in the person’s freedom being impacted and the person facing… Read More »
What is a Parole Violation Hearing?
Were you released on parole, only to face allegations that you have violated the terms of your parole? If so, you are now likely facing a parole violation hearing, at which your future will be decided. Parole violation hearings can be extremely stressful for parolees and for their families, especially since the outcome of… Read More »
What to Expect After a Parole Violation
If you are preparing for a hearing in connection with a parole violation in Indianapolis, what should you expect? It will be extremely important to understand what will happen when you go before the Indiana Parole Board and the possible consequences you could be facing depending on the Board’s decision. A parole violation can… Read More »
What is a Petition for Clemency in Indiana?
Whether you are currently serving a criminal sentence yourself in Indiana, or a loved one is serving a sentence, it is important to understand what is involved in a Petition for Clemency and whether it may be possible to file one. If a Petition for Clemency is granted, the person serving the criminal sentence… Read More »
What Should You Know About Parole Violation Hearings In Indianapolis?
Criminal offenders released early from the Indiana Department of Correction without any probation are given a parole sentence with specific rules. Violating these rules can lead to a parole violation hearing and, depending on the outcome of this hearing, the offender’s return to prison. Committing A Parole Violation In Indianapolis Every parole sentence comes… Read More »