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The Indiana Civil Protective Order Act (“Act”) provides powerful relief to help ensure the safety of certain covered Hoosiers who find themselves in dangerous situations, such as a victim of domestic violence or repeated harassment. However, there are times in which protective orders can also, by design, be used to wrongfully harm an individual who is not a threat to anyone. Unfortunately,…
Anyone who has ever been convicted of a felony offense understands the major consequences that stem from it. A felony conviction can drastically impact an individual’s life, possibly limiting an individual’s job opportunities or even resulting in an individual losing certain constitutional rights. Fortunately, in Indiana, certain individuals convicted of felony offenses may qualify for what is known as Alternative…
The crime of battery is much more common than an individual may think. While most of us may have an idea of what criminal battery is, or have at least heard the phrase, many fail to understand the complexities involved in the offense. For example, we often hear questions like “what are the penalties involved?” Or “is battery a misdemeanor…
Although terms such as robbery, burglary, theft, or conversion are frequently used interchangeably by the public, they are not. Each of these terms constitutes a separate and distinct crime, with varying legal consequences. In this blog, we look specifically at the crime of burglary, providing a general overview of the crime, along with potential punishments if convicted, and potential defenses.…
“Conspiracy” and “attempt” are often referred to as “inchoate crimes”, or incomplete crimes. While the crimes of conspiracy and attempt share similarities, they are separate crimes. The differences between the crimes are important, and can lead to varying consequences. In this blog, we provide a brief overview of the crimes of conspiracy and attempt, the difference between the two, and…
“Double jeopardy” is a phrase that most of us have heard at some point in our lives. However, other than being familiar with the phrase, most individuals’ knowledge on the subject is extremely limited. Common questions include things such as “what is double jeopardy?” or “When does it apply?” or “How can it be of benefit to criminal defendants in…
Whether it be from personal experience or a favorite television show, most have heard of the term “bail.” Bail, in the criminal context, is the amount of money an individual, arrested for an offense, must post in order to be released from custody pending trial. But, you may be wondering, is bail something that is always offered? Or how does…
Anyone who has ever been charged with a criminal offense understands the utter toll it can take on your life. Everything can seem like a whirlwind, leaving you in a state of disarray and confusion. Such is understandable, yet, it can also leave you vulnerable and susceptible to making mistakes that may hurt you in the future. Sometimes, the biggest…
Expungement is the legal process in which an individual’s criminal record is erased; albeit, with certain exceptions. In Indiana, individuals who have committed certain crimes have the ability to seek an expungement of their criminal record. Obtaining an expungement is an extremely beneficial tool for individuals with past convictions or arrests as it provides a chance to move forward in…
The Indiana Civil Protective Order Act (“Act”) provides powerful relief to help ensure the safety of certain covered Hoosiers who find themselves in dangerous situations, such as a victim of domestic violence or repeated harassment. Additionally, the Act covers certain minor children in harmful situations or individuals, such as from an abusive or drug-addicted parent. While Protective Orders are a…