Experience, Cost, and Results Matter If you’ve been charged with a crime in Indiana, you need a criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and your freedom (see this post about why you shouldn’t even consider trying to defend yourself). Failure to hire the right lawyer can result in extraordinary penalties, including extended imprisonment and […]

In my last post, I discussed how criminal mischief in Indiana can get you in serious trouble with the law. Mischief’s closely-related legal cousin is “disorderly conduct.” In Indiana, “disorderly conduct” is a common criminal charge that covers a relatively broad range of behavior. Whether you have been charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly fighting […]

When you hear the word “mischief,” you may think of minor pranks or kids getting into innocuous and harmless trouble. Webster’s Dictionary defines “mischief” as “behavior or activity that is annoying but that is not meant to cause serious harm or damage.”

I know that it sounds like I harp on this subject a lot, but that’s because it’s really, really important. PLEASE, for the love of all that you hold dear, DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY TO AN OFFENSE THAT YOU DID NOT COMMIT. A guilty plea is FOREVER. You don’t get take-backs.

Last year in this post, I discussed the challenges of getting your driving privileges back after a license suspension. Specifically, you could apply for a “hardship license” that would allow you to continue driving for specific purposes – primarily to get to and from work — under certain conditions.