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Defense Strategies to Violations of Employment or Residency Restrictions
Anyone in Indiana who was convicted of a sex crime that resulted in the status of an “offender against children” or a “sexually violent predator” will be subject to certain employment and residency restrictions, even after they have completed the terms of a prison sentence. A person who violates these restrictions can face new… Read More »
Civil Forfeiture of Vehicles in Drug Cases
Indiana is among few states that still have strict civil forfeiture laws that can result in your assets or property being seized in connection with a criminal offense. In Indiana, civil forfeiture can occur regardless of whether or not you have been arrested for a particular offense or charged with a particular offense. To… Read More »
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Drug Crimes in Indiana?
If you are arrested for a drug crime that allegedly occurred some time ago, can you still be prosecuted for the offense? Under Indiana law, there are limitations on prosecuting most misdemeanor and felony offenses, including most drug crimes. The general rule is a 2-year statute of limitation for misdemeanors and 5 years for… Read More »
Statute of Limitations on Sex Crime Charges Involving Juveniles
Sex crimes are serious criminal offenses in Indiana, and sex crimes involving juveniles are taken extremely seriously. It is important to know that being accused of a sex offense involving a juvenile victim can still result in prosecution many years later — long after the statute of limitations in other types of criminal cases… Read More »
What is a Parole Violation?
When a person is accused of a parole violation, it is critical to seek legal help as soon as possible. Not only can a parole violation allegation cause a significant amount of distress for the person and their family, but it can ultimately result in the person’s freedom being impacted and the person facing… Read More »
Felony Drug Crimes Involving a Death
Drug manufacturing and distribution, or drug dealing, are taken extremely seriously in Indiana, and convictions often result in sentences of many years in prison, depending on the type of substance and other relevant factors. If you are arrested for selling a controlled substance in the Indianapolis area, it is critical to develop a strong… Read More »
Penalties for Dealing Methamphetamine in Indiana
Drug dealing of any controlled substance in Indiana has steep penalties, and a person charged with any drug dealing offense will almost always face felony charges. The level of the felony will depend on various factors, including the type of drug or controlled substance the person was allegedly dealing, the amount of the drug… Read More »
How Does the Crime of Child Exploitation Relate to Child Pornography Charges?
The felony offense of child exploitation is a crime that involves child pornography, and the same statute that outlines the offense of child exploitation in its various forms also includes the separate offense of possession of child pornography. Any charges involving child exploitation or the possession of child pornography under Section 35-42-4-4 of the… Read More »
Understanding Indiana’s Legal Terminology for Child Pornography Crimes
Criminal offenses involving child pornography are typically charged under Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-4, a statute that includes the offense of child exploitation and possession of child pornography. If you are facing charges under Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-4, or under another section of the Indiana Code that is a sex crime involving a juvenile victim,… Read More »
When is a Warrantless Search Allowed?
Were you searched by the police when they did not have a warrant? If so, you may be wondering if you were subjected to an unlawful warrantless search. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution provides protections against unreasonable search and seizure, and it states that “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,… Read More »