Do not send money to an unexpected caller promising release, dismissal, or protection from arrest. Hang up and independently contact your attorney, jail, or court clerk. Verify the obligation and payment instructions before paying. An official-sounding caller or...
An Indiana criminal case can take months because both sides need time to exchange evidence, investigate the facts, review records, and question witnesses. In DUI and other criminal cases, waiting for body-camera footage, laboratory information, medical records, or...
If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, every court date can feel overwhelming. The words on your notice may sound serious, especially when you see “pretrial conference,” “status conference,” or “review hearing.” Many people worry they will be forced into...
How One Minute Can Decide Your Criminal Case If you ever have to defend yourself, the most dangerous moment isn’t the attack itself. It’s the minute after the police arrive. Time and again, we see good, law-abiding people make decisions that haunt them for years, not...
If you have been charged with a crime after a fight, confrontation, or physical altercation, you may be wondering whether self defense can protect you. This is one of the most common questions we hear from clients. Many people believe they acted lawfully, but they are...
When Self-Defense Turns Into a Criminal Investigation If you’ve ever imagined what a true self-defense situation feels like, you probably picture the fear, the adrenaline, and the instinct to survive. What most people don’t picture is what comes next, the part where...
