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Should I Agree to Talk to the Police?

By Rigney Law LLC |

You should never agree to talk to the police before seeking advice from a lawyer. Many people who are stopped by law enforcement officials, or arrested on suspicion of committing a criminal offense, are questioned by law enforcement and urged to speak. These circumstances can be anxiety-inducing and confusing for many people, especially if… Read More »

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Can I File an Appeal After Accepting a Plea Agreement?

By Rigney Law LLC |

Plea agreements in Indianapolis criminal cases are often beneficial and welcome for defendants when the agreement will result in a lesser sentence and, in many cases, a less serious offense on their criminal record. In general, it is never advisable to accept a plea agreement without assistance from an Indiana criminal defense lawyer who… Read More »

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Part II: Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

By Rigney Law LLC |

Our Indianapolis criminal defense lawyers routinely defend Indiana residents facing a range of criminal charges where the Rule Against Hearsay plays a rule at trial. It is important to learn more about the Rule Against Hearsay in the state, as well as the Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay under Rule 803 of the… Read More »

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Part I: Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

By Rigney Law LLC |

The “Rule Against Hearsay” is complicated, and it can be difficult to understand the precise legal meaning of “hearsay evidence” and when it is and is not permitted to be used in a criminal case. Many people know a colloquial definition of “hearsay,” often understood to mean something somebody else said that another person… Read More »

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When Can Serious Felony Convictions Be Expunged?

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Under Indiana law, it may be possible to have a record of a criminal conviction expunged. It is important to know that Indiana does not use the term “expungement” to mean the destruction or eradication of any trace of a criminal record (as some states do), but rather uses the term to refer to… Read More »

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What You Should Know About Expunging Arrest Records

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Criminal conviction records can have substantial effects on a person’s future, but even an arrest record — without a conviction — can be damaging. Indeed, even if you were never convicted of a criminal offense in Indiana, you may still need to report an arrest record when applying for certain jobs or licenses or… Read More »

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