{"id":1778,"date":"2021-06-11T18:34:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T18:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1778"},"modified":"2021-06-11T18:34:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T18:34:38","slug":"how-to-reduce-your-criminal-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-your-criminal-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Your Criminal Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After being arrested, the reality soon sets in. No one wants to face serious consequences or legal penalties that go along with being charged with the crime, let alone be convicted of one. Because once convicted, a person tends to face a whole other set of challenges in life, like applying for jobs, entering the dating world, applying for loans, sending in college application forms, signing a lease of the landlord, and much more. A criminal record can impact all of these areas of life and more. As a result, most criminal defendants immediately look for ways that they can reduce, or better yet dismiss, the criminal charges they are facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are currently facing criminal charges and seek to reduce or dismiss them, continue reading to learn tips on how to do so and where to get started on your defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plea Bargains and Plea Deals<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Plea bargains and plea deals are the same. No matter what you choose to call them, plea bargains are a legal agreement that can truly help the outcome of your criminal case. A plea bargain is your number one method of reducing your criminal charges. Typically offered by the prosecution, but sometimes also the judge or presiding magistrate, plea deals are generally a common element of every criminal case. Most criminal defendants are offered some sort of plea bargain to reduce their criminal charges or subsequent penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plea Bargain – <\/em><\/strong>A deal made between prosecution and criminal defendant for the purpose of abating maximum penalties and subsequent legal consequences for the criminal conviction they face. Basically, each side gives up something to receive something in return.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How a Plea Deal Can Help You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A plea deal can help you in many ways. Most often, a plea deal involves the prosecution agreeing to not bring your case to trial, and therefore, not subject you to the fullest conviction for your charges. Although you make a deal to plead guilty for the criminal charges, your charges are lowered and you are granted leniency when it comes to the scheduled legal penalties for such charges, such as jail time, license suspension, probation, house arrest, fines, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has it been more than 3 years since you were charged with a Class D felony in Indiana? A new law has passed that may allow you to reduce this charge to a Class A misdemeanor. Contact an Indiana criminal appeals lawyer<\/a> to determine your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not All Cases Involve Plea Deals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that plea deals are not offered in every single criminal case, as they must be approved by the court. For this reason, it is vital that you hire a private Indianapolis Indiana criminal lawyer<\/a> to build a strong and impactful defense against your charges. They can either dismiss your criminal charges altogether, or get you the best plea deal possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid the maximum penalties for your criminal charges by hiring a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Indiana.<\/strong> Contact Attorney David E. Lewis<\/a> at 317-636-7514 to schedule a free case evaluation, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information About State Felony Appeals and Criminal Defense<\/a>
Is it Possible to Reduce My Criminal Charges?<\/a>
Possible Court-Ordered Penalties for Felonies and Misdemeanors in Indiana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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