Expungement of Criminal Record for Juvenile
Attorney Sean Hessler represented a client who was detained and charged in adult court as a juvenile. That case was taken back to juvenile court where it belonged, but after the matter was resolved, the case wound up on the…
Read ArticleWhy It’s Important to Keep Kids Out of the Criminal System
Criminal convictions can have a devastating impact on the defendant’s life for years. However, if your child has been charged with a criminal offense, their entire future could be on the line. Keeping kids out of the criminal justice system…
Read ArticleNo Negative Consequences in Juvenile Sex Crime Case
We recently represented a 16-year-old accused of recording a sexual encounter with another minor and sharing it. This led to felony child exploitation charges and could have ended with him being held in juvenile detention and mandatory sex offender registration…
Read ArticleUnderage Drinking & Fake ID Charges Dismissed
When a 19-year old was arrested for illegal possession of alcohol and possession of a false ID at a sporting event, he needed a criminal defense lawyer to act fast to protect his record. Attorney Hessler negotiated on his behalf…
Read ArticleMy Child Was Arrested for Underage Drinking at a Concert
For most kids, last weekend was a fun, relaxing chance to hang out with friends – maybe even go to a concert. Unfortunately, these events have a dark side. Hundreds of teens in Indianapolis end up drinking underage. And many…
Read ArticleJuvenile Drug Possession Case Dismissed
When a juvenile was recently accused of marijuana possession at school, the case was transferred to juvenile court. While some of the four students involved confessed, one of those charged did not. The young student denied involvement and his family…
Read ArticleSteps to Take After Being Charged with an Underage Alcohol Crime in Indiana
Bad decisions are a part of growing up. Unfortunately, some decisions can lead to more trouble than others. While underage drinking is certainly not out of the norm, it can cause significant legal trouble. Being convicted of an underage alcohol…
Read ArticleJuvenile’s Felony Theft Charge Dismissed
A young man found himself facing a level six felony charge for receiving stolen automobile parts after being found sitting in a stolen car. The implications of a conviction for such an offense are harsh, so his family retained the…
Read ArticleJuvenile Facing Shoplifting Charge Sees Case Dismissed
A young girl recently found herself facing some trouble after being associated with other juveniles who had been caught allegedly stealing merchandise from a store. Wanting to prove her innocence, the juvenile’s family enlisted the help of Indianapolis juvenile defense…
Read ArticleDiversion Program for College Student Charged with Using a False ID
Underage mistakes are all but guaranteed, but it is important to remember that if an indiscretion crosses the line into the realm of criminal charges, the potential impact on a young person can be significant, including fines young people can…
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