Legal Blog

30 November 2021 | Legal Blog,  Traffic Violations,  

The police have specific rules and regulations they must follow in addition to the law when they are conducting traffic stops. Unfortunately, many drivers are unaware of their rights. This leads to police taking advantage of drivers through illegal searches,…

02 October 2021 | Criminal Defense,  Misdemeanors,  

Although misdemeanor crimes carry penalties less severe than felony charges, that does not mean you should ignore your charges. When you are facing Indiana misdemeanor charges, your entire life could be affected if you are convicted. For that reason, you…

01 August 2021 | Domestic Violence,  

Have there been false accusations of domestic violence made against you? Are you facing criminal charges because of these allegations? If so, your future and freedoms could be in jeopardy. Defending yourself is crucial when you have been accused of…

12 July 2021 | Drug Charges,  

Have you been arrested and charged with a drug-related crime? If so, you may be facing severe criminal penalties. Your drug lawyer at Hessler Law PC could help you explore your defense options. Defense options include enrolling in a pretrial…

21 June 2021 | Criminal Defense,  

The state of Indiana has specific sentencing guidelines in place. The judge uses these guidelines during a trial. They set a range for how long a person should be sentenced. It details how high your fines could be as well….

22 May 2021 | Drug Charges,  Marijuana,  

As other states move forward with marijuana legalization, Indiana falls further behind. Marijuana is definitely still illegal in Indiana. And it is one of only 14 states with no medical marijuana law and one of 19 that still puts people…

19 April 2021 | OWI,  

In the state of Indiana, drunk driving is a serious offense. It is known as operating a vehicle while intoxicated. You may be surprised to learn that you could avoid the penalties of an OWI. One of the best options…

24 March 2021 | Criminal Defense,  

When you are charged with a crime in Indianapolis, hiring a capable defense lawyer can be one of the best steps you can take to protect your future. But how, exactly, does a criminal defense attorney help your case? It’s…

05 March 2021 | Criminal Defense,  

A criminal charge is scary enough; having to go through a trial makes it 10 times worse and 10 times more expensive. Criminal defense attorneys hear this from clients all of the time. And the next thing they hear is…

12 February 2021 | Legal Blog,  OWI,  

Driving under the influence (DUI), or operating while intoxicated (OWI) as it is called in Indiana is a serious charge with serious consequences. An OWI conviction can result in steep fines, a suspended license, jail time, getting fired, and a…