Category Archives: Sex Crime
Indiana Law on Statutory Rape
Indiana does not have a specific statute for statutory rape, as many other states do, but it is a criminal offense for an adult to have any type of sexual interaction with a minor or a juvenile. In states with specific statutory rape laws, the aim is typically to protect juveniles from sexual interactions… Read More »
School Properties and Sex Offense Convictions: What You Should Know
The Indiana Code recognizes more than a dozen separate sex crime offenses, and many of these offenses are specific felonies that involve juvenile victims. Even when a particular offense does not require a juvenile victim as an element of the offense, a violation of one of these offenses in which there is a juvenile… Read More »
Understanding Indiana’s Legal Terminology for Child Pornography Crimes
Criminal offenses involving child pornography are typically charged under Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-4, a statute that includes the offense of child exploitation and possession of child pornography. If you are facing charges under Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-4, or under another section of the Indiana Code that is a sex crime involving a juvenile victim,… Read More »
What Are the Penalties for Sex Offenses Involving Juvenile Victims?
If you are facing any type of sex crime charges and the alleged victim is a juvenile, it is critical to understand that you are facing charges for which, if you are convicted, you could be facing a very harsh sentence. Even a first-time offender can face a lengthy prison sentence. You may be… Read More »
What Are Possible Defenses to Possession of Child Pornography?
Whether you, or someone you are close with, are currently facing charges for child exploitation or possession of child pornography, you need to begin working on a defense with an attorney as quickly as possible. You may be wondering what defense strategies could be available to you, and whether any common defenses are likely… Read More »
Facing Charges for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor
Anyone who has been accused of a sex crime in Indiana or is facing charges for any sex crime needs to take their case extremely seriously. Unlike other types of criminal offenses in Indiana, a conviction for a sex crime or sex offense can result in required sex offender registration in addition to other… Read More »
Mistake Of Fact Defense In Child Molestation Cases
Indiana takes the crime of child molestation very seriously. According to Indiana law, sexual contact with a child below 14 is considered child molestation. This may be sexually touching a child, fondling a child, or sexual penetration. If a person is convicted of a level 4 felony, they could face 2 to 12 years… Read More »
How Much Discretion Does An Indiana Judge Have In Deciding A Criminal Sentence?
Indiana divides felony offenses into six categories. Level 1 felonies are the most serious offenses. Each felony level has its own sentencing range. For example, a Level 6 felony–representing the least serious felonies–carries a prison term of between 6 months and 2.5 years. Within each felony class there is also an “advisory sentence” that… Read More »
Sex Crimes With A Juvenile Victim
In Indiana, sex crimes with a juvenile victim are punished harshly. Most convictions result in a prison sentence, fine, and sex offender registration. Different Types Of Sex Crimes Within the state of Indiana, there are a variety of felonious sex crimes that specifically involve juvenile victims. The most common types of felonious sex crimes,… Read More »