You likely think you know all about your Miranda rights based on the many times you have heard fictional law enforcement officers recite them to fictional criminal suspects on TV shows and in the movies. But do you really understand the nature of these rights and when...
Criminal Defense
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
No matter the nature of the crime that you are being charged with an Indiana, it is a serious business. However, it is also important to be aware of the specifics regarding your case. The vast majority of crimes in the United States that are brought to criminal court...
Many facts are considered during sentencing
A person who is convicted of a crime will have to deal with the punishments that are handed down in the case. While many people think that the jury will determine the sentence, there are actually only very few situations in which the jurors make the determination. In...
Sentencing varies greatly after a criminal conviction
There are many goals that a defendant might have for a criminal case. One of these is that they will have to deal with the least serious penalties possible for the case. This is often the goal of a person who knows that they are likely going to be convicted.The court...
Defense strategy planning must encompass various points
Criminal charges can't be ignored because they aren't going to go away. Eventually, you will have to face them. If you have recently found out that you are facing charges, now is the time to start working on your defense strategy.There are many factors to consider...
Important considerations when you develop a criminal defense
Your criminal defense can include many elements, but there are some that might be more beneficial than others. What many defendants don't realize is that they have to take the circumstances of their case into account when they are trying to figure out what they are...
Don’t waste time when you need to plan a defense
Your criminal defense strategy has to be based on the facts of the case. You can't lie or tell misstatements because this could land you in even more trouble. Instead, you have to present the facts in a way that represents your side of the story. As you are doing...
Indiana Attorney General Hill endorses First Step Act
One big problem in the criminal justice system in Indiana, as well as around the country, is that there is a primary focus on punishment instead of rehabilitation. On a federal level, the First Step Act was just passed. This is a sweeping prison reform program that...
Not all criminal charges come about in the same way
A person who is accused of a crime will have a lot of different things that they have to handle through the course of their case moving through the criminal justice system. While it is possible for a person to learn that they are being investigated, others don't know...
