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...
Under Indiana law, there are three formal requirements for a self-defense claim. You must have: been in a place you had a right to be;not started the fight; andbeen in reasonable fear of bodily harm or death Trespass, by definition, involves a person without a...
We all know that real life is less than perfect, and at this point, pretty much everyone is familiar with the scene of the cranky old man telling people, “Get off my lawn!” It’s a cliché, it’s a meme, it’s a Clint Eastwood movie. Whether they mean to or not, the...
Residential entry is basically a subset of burglary. Burglary is a serious crime that has some scary stigmas attached to it. Moreover, burglary is a major felony, which is no fun unless you like jail time and hefty fines. Residential entry is in the same statutory...
