Indianapolis Criminal Defense Law Blog

Over the last several months or even years, you have had to go through the necessary proceedings to address the criminal charges that authorities brought against you. Though you worked hard and presented a meaningful criminal defense, the court did not rule in your favor. As a result, you faced a conviction for the charges.

Before you feel too downtrodden, however, you may want to remember that your case does not have to stop there. You may have the option of going through the appeals process in hopes of reaching a different outcome. Of course, an appeal is not necessarily the same as a criminal trial.

Any Indianapolis resident who follows political and legal developments probably recognizes that perjury is a common accusation that gets thrown around in high profile controversies.

The reality, though, is that most Hoosiers have probably taken a legal oath or affirmation under penalty for perjury on several occasions in their lives, such as when they have filed their taxes or submitted a legal document.

A now former deputy of the Marion County Sheriff faced a double whammy recently when his superiors both fired him from his position and arrested him. He was held on charges of sexual misconduct with a service provider and also official misconduct.

Officers say they continue to investigate the case, but their allegations have been forwarded to the prosecutor for final consideration on whether to continue with a criminal case and what charges to pursue. The man had worked for the sheriff for over 10 years.

Midterms or finals, writing a 30-page paper or undertaking some other project that counts for a large portion of your grade could make you nervous. Another student may offer you something to help you concentrate and study harder. You actually consider it because you want to do well.

Before you make a decision that could end up costing you more than a bad grade, you may want to consider the ramifications of taking that first pill. Study drugs have become popular, but that doesn't mean you have to follow the crowd.