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Charges for Child Seduction Versus Child Molesting in Indiana
The Indiana Code has a lengthy chapter on sex crimes, and there are a wide range of offenses that can be charged, all with elements that are specific to each offense. It can be difficult to understand the differences between some of the particular types of offenses, particularly those that involve juvenile victims. Our… Read More »
Consequences of Being Classified as a Sexually Violent Predator
Anyone who is facing charges for a sex offense in Indiana should know that they could be classified as a “sexually violent predator” in the event of a conviction. While not all sex offense convictions result in this classification, many do, and the consequences can be life-altering. How and when is a person classified… Read More »
How Are Conditions of Probation Set in Indiana?
Probation in Indiana is a common type of sentence for an individual who has been convicted of a criminal offense (or has pleaded guilty to a criminal offense) where the offense does not necessitate that the convicted person serve all or any of their sentence through a term of imprisonment. Instead, probation — which… Read More »
What Are Supervision Levels?
The term “supervision level” is something you should expect to see in relation to types of probation or parole in Indiana. Every person who is on probation or parole in Indiana will have requirements or conditions of their probation or parole, which will set forth the things that the person must do as well… Read More »
New Study Revisits Civil Forfeiture Laws in Indiana
Indiana is among a small number of states that still has broad civil forfeiture laws that allow for a resident’s assets to be confiscated when they are allegedly connected to a criminal offense and that make it very difficult for the person whose assets were seized to get them back. Indeed, under IC 34-24-2-4,… Read More »
What Type of Probation Has Specific Residency Requirements?
Under Indiana Code Section 35-38-2-2.5, certain offenders who are on probation must comply with residency requirements. What are those residency requirements, and how can you know if your type of probation has residency requirements? Our Indianapolis criminal defense attorneys can explain in more detail below. Residency Requirements for Offenders Convicted of Certain Sex Offenses … Read More »
What Counts as a Sex Crime in Indiana?
You may know that if you are facing charges for a sex offense in Indiana, particularly a sex offense involving a juvenile victim, the consequences in the event of a conviction will be very serious. Not only will you likely be sentenced to a term of incarceration, but a conviction may also involve required… Read More »
Can I Modify the Type of Probation I Am On?
Anyone in Indiana who has been convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to a term of probation, or has received probation in connection with a suspended sentence, will have probation terms that they must abide by. In most cases, the type of probation you are on will involve regular check-ins with a probation… Read More »
What is a Sex Offender Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Offense?
The Indiana Code contains a range of specific sex crimes, as well as conditions of probation and parole associated with a sex crime conviction. In many instances, a person who has been convicted of a sex crime is required to register as a sex offender and can be subject to additional restrictions under Indiana… Read More »
Do I Have to Inform My Neighbors About a Sex Crime Conviction Involving a Juvenile?
Whether you are currently facing sex crime charges for an offense involving a juvenile victim, or you are currently on probation or parole in connection with this type of conviction, you may have questions about reporting requirements. Many people want to know if they must inform their neighbors, or their co-workers, for example, of… Read More »