Tenacious Defense For High-Level Criminal Offenses
If federal agents contact you regarding a serious federal crime, you may feel like cooperation will “clear things up.” Your natural human instinct might be to explain, clarify or defend your actions. However, “clearing the air” rarely makes the investigation go away....
Being charged with a crime can feel overwhelming. If you have been arrested, fear about your future, your reputation and possible penalties can set in quickly. In that moment, it is natural to panic. However, acting on that panic is often one of the most damaging...
Anyone who receives a grand jury subpoena in Indianapolis knows how daunting it can feel. Even if the subpoena asks only for records, you can feel anxious especially if you believe you did nothing wrong. Understanding the process reduces stress and allows you to...
If you hold a position of power in state or local government, your words and actions are scrutinized heavily. Sometimes actions that you may believe are permissible can lead to criminal charges. This type of situation is what an Indiana mayor recently faced when he...
If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, your whole future can be at risk. While our system is based on the idea that you must be presumed innocent until proven guilty, the truth is that merely being charged with a crime can cause lasting harm to your...
In the public imagination, RICO charges are for the mafia. Indeed, prosecutors often use RICO laws today in attempts to break up organized crime rings. However, these charges can also arise in cases that look very different from the typical gangster movie. They have...
Many people across the United States enjoy drinking alcohol for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, some of those people have an error in judgment and think that it is OK to get behind the wheel and drive somewhere afterward. Of course, this often leads to OWI...
We'd like to think that once a person has paid their debt to society, they should have a second chance. They should be able to start over, find a place to live, find work and enjoy the same opportunities as anyone else. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. A...
Many criminal offenses in Indiana have different levels of severity. There are levels of misdemeanors and levels of felonies depending on the severity of the offense. Certain OWI charges are classified as misdemeanor offenses, but some OWIs are charged as Level 6, 5...
You may be aware that a DUI conviction can result in license suspension, jail time, fines and other civil and criminal penalties. However, you should also consider how a conviction will impact other areas of your life, including your career. Many professionals,...