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Category Archives: Criminal Law
The 3 Most Common Actions Appellate Courts Take
If your case is headed for appellate court, you may be interested in learning what outcomes might come about. Most often, an appellate court will take one of three actions: affirm, vacate, or modify. Continue reading to more about each … Continue reading
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Tagged Appealing Felony Conviction, appellate court decisions, appellate court Indiana, appellate lawyer Indianapolis, Indianapolis criminal defense appeals
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Can a Child Be a Witness in a Criminal Case?
Each state has their own laws regarding child witnesses, including age requirements. From these varying laws, the common denominator is that every witness, regardless of age, must be competent and able to testify at trial. This same prerequisite applies to … Continue reading
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The 8 Phases of a Criminal Case
In a criminal case, there is standard series of developments you can expect to take place. The first phase always starts with an arrest of some sort, whether as a result of a warrant or an actual physical apprehension. Continue … Continue reading
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Tagged court process, criminal case process, criminal justice process, grand jury indictment, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney, Preliminary Hearing, pretrial motion
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Indiana Filing Fees and Costs for Criminal Cases
If you are facing criminal charges, it is time to start educating yourself on all the legal processes and requirements surrounding your case. You can expect two of those requirements to be court costs and filing fees. The Indiana Supreme … Continue reading
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Tagged Contact Information Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration fees, filing fees court, Indiana court costs, Indiana court fees, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney
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Proper Conduct for a Trial Witness
Whether a defendant or not, if you must testify as a witness in court over a criminal matter, it is important to conduct yourself responsibly. There are several things you should and should not do as a trial witness, especially … Continue reading
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Tagged being a witness in court, criminal case witness tips, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney, witness testimony tips, witness tips
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Frequently Asked Questions That Start With “Can I Get Arrested If”
When it comes to petty crimes, some people simply do not know that they are breaking the law. In other cases, people may be under the impression that certain acts are illegal when they are not. Continue reading to review … Continue reading
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The Basics of Criminal Discovery
When a person is accused of a crime, they have several rights according to our country’s Constitution. Of these rights, a common criminal process called discovery is not necessarily one of them. However, it is a process that can be … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
Tagged Brady Evidence, Brady Violations, criminal defense discovery, Criminal Discovery, exculpatory evidence, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney
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FAQS About The Indiana Criminal Justice Process
Below you will find some of the most frequently asked questions about the Indiana criminal justice process. Review the answers for help understanding the state and federal laws regarding adjudication and legal procedure. If you are facing criminal charges, it … Continue reading
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Tagged Criminal Charges facts, criminal justice process, criminal justice system facts, faqs criminal justice process, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Need-to-Know Courtroom Terms and Definitions
If you are facing a court trial for criminal charges, it is helpful to know some common terms and definitions that will likely be used to adjudicate your case. This knowledge will allow you to comprehend the proceedings of the … Continue reading
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Tagged courtroom jargon, courtroom terms, criminal defense lawyer Indianapolis, criminal defense terms, Legal definitions
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Who Creates the Law?
When it comes to law creation, it all starts with the United States Congress. They create and pass “bills”, which the President of the Unites States must sign to make it into law. However, not all bills signed into law … Continue reading
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