The Difference Between Battery & Domestic Battery in Indiana
When you’re angry, a confrontation can escalate. Whenever a situation gets out of your control, there’s a chance for violence. If that conflict involves family, you might face severe legal consequences. Indiana makes a distinction between battery and domestic battery,…
Read ArticleParents Cleared of DCS Abuse Allegations
After an anonymous source reported battery on child DCS got involved in a family’s life and turned it upside-down. Child Services wanted the young parents to agree to a safety plan which would have allowed DCS visits, inspections, and interviews…
Read ArticleFelony Domestic Violence Reduced
Our 29-year old client was accused of trying to run her ex-boyfriend off the road. She was charged with multiple, very serious felonies. These included felony domestic violence and battery causing moderate injury, which exposed her to time in custody….
Read ArticleFelony Charges Dismissed in Shooting Case
We recently helped a 19-year-old college student, charged with a third-degree felony for aggravated assault when he was accused of shooting someone. Faced with the possibility of spending between three and 16 years in prison, Defense lawyer Hessler began reviewing…
Read ArticleWhat Happens After a Domestic Violence Arrest
A domestic violence arrest can be a traumatic experience. When the government interferes with your home life, arrests you in front of your family, and accuses you of hurting those you love, you will feel understandably angry and confused. But…
Read ArticleDomestic Battery Results in Treatment and Small Fine
A 36-year-old salesman was charged with Level 6 felony confinement and Level 6 felony domestic battery in the presence of a child. The man was arrested after an argument between him and his wife broke out. There was alcohol involved,…
Read ArticleDrug Charges Dismissed & Probation for Multiple Felonies
A 28-year-old restaurant worker enlisted attorney Sean Hessler on two separate occasions, each with impressive results. In the first case, he was charged with a misdemeanor for possession of a synthetic drug, a misdemeanor OWI, a misdemeanor for driving on…
Read ArticleLevel 5 Battery Charge Lessened to Misdemeanor
A 22-year-old unemployed man was recently charged with Level 5 battery involving serious bodily injury. He was allegedly walking through the neighborhood with his friends when a neighbor confronted them, striking her with a skateboard. The young man faced up…
Read ArticleSeveral Domestic Violence Charges Results in Probation
A 32-year-old warehouse worker allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and was charged with a Level 6 felony of domestic violence in front of a child, Level 6 felony of strangulation, a misdemeanor of interfering with the reporting of a crime, and…
Read ArticleDismissal in Battery Case
Not long ago, a 34-year-old painter was charged with multiple crimes stemming from an argument with his wife where he allegedly attempted to drive away, dragging her with the car. This exposed him two and a half years behind bars…
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