When you’re charged with a crime in Indiana, the outcome often includes a stretch of probation. For a lot of people, that sounds like a win. It’s not jail. But probation comes with strings attached, and if you slip up, those strings can snap back hard. At the...
Most people grow up believing the Constitution protects them from government intrusion. The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. But if you’ve been convicted of a crime in Indiana and sentenced to probation or...
When facing a criminal charge in Indiana, resolving your case is the immediate goal. However, “finality” doesn’t always mean what people think it does. Depending on how your case concludes, your legal obligations might persist long after the courtroom drama ends....
In Indiana, probation is often a part of the sentencing for first-time or low-level criminal offenses. Whether you’ve agreed to a plea deal or been found guilty at trial, probation can be a common outcome. There are different types of probation, ranging from...
Alternative misdemeanor sentencing (AMS) can be a useful tool for criminal defense attorneys and their clients. AMS comes in especially handy for defendants charged with low-level felonies, including many offenses involving or related to drug possession. For...
When you’re convicted of a crime, you’re likely to be put on probation at the end of your case. A period of probation is always accompanied by what’s known as a suspended sentence, which consists of time you won’t have to serve if you successfully complete probation....
