Truck Driver Sees Criminal Charge Reduced
A 30-year-old truck driver was recently charged with a level six felony for battery with moderate bodily injury – a new crime – after an altercation stemming from a night of drinking got out of hand. Wanting to avoid the…
Read ArticleLandlord Sees Felony Criminal Confinement Reduced to a Misdemeanor
Recently, an Indiana landlord received reports of one of his tenants acting erratically, causing concern for the safety of the rest of the people living in the building. Instead of calling the police to help with the matter, he placed…
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 Article24-Year-Old Facing Multiple Charges Sees One Dropped
Recently, a 24-year-old student was charged with a class A misdemeanor for resisting arrest, and a class B misdemeanor for public intoxication. After allegedly blocking a mall’s parking garage entrance, an off-duty cop working as a security officer asked the…
Read ArticleWhat You Should Know About the Indiana Adoption Process
While most people do not associate positive circumstance with legal proceedings, the adoption process can be a happy time in the lives of those undergoing the process. Nonetheless, the Indiana adoption process consists of several steps and can take several…
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 ArticleSpeeding Case Dismissed for Indiana Man
Recently, a client found himself facing a level C infraction for a speeding offense and in need of a criminal defense lawyer. Knowing he faced points on his driver’s license and a $500 fine, the client wanted to prove his…
Read Article25-Year-Old Mechanic Facing Several Criminal Charges Sees Some Reduced to Misdemeanors
After an alleged argument with his girlfriend during which a 25-year-old mechanic supposedly beat the woman, he found himself facing multiple criminal charges, including: Level six strangulation Level six confinement Level six residential entry Class A misdemeanor for domestic violence…
Read ArticleWhat Does a Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Worker Do?
Child Protective Services (CPS) social workers are at the front line of Indiana’s child welfare system. One part of their job is to identify and document child abuse and neglect. The second and perhaps most important part of a CPS…
Read Article25-Year-Old Security Guard Facing Felony OVWI Charges Sees Offenses Reduced to Misdemeanors
Recently, a 25-year-old security guard found himself in danger of losing his job after being charged with two level six felonies for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) based on priors. The charges stemmed from a single-vehicle accident in which…
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