{"id":43,"date":"2016-02-01T09:30:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T09:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2017-03-16T22:04:10","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T22:04:10","slug":"carjacking-charges-and-criminal-defense-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/carjacking-charges-and-criminal-defense-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Carjacking Charges and Criminal Defense in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_600\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Vicarious-Liability-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Criminal Defense Law Firm 317-636-7514\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Vicarious-Liability-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Vicarious-Liability-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Vicarious-Liability.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Criminal Defense Law Firm 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Carjacking is the crime of stealing another person\u2019s motorized property by means of violence, force, assault, or intimidation, with the intent to deprive them of their property indefinitely. Motorized property includes vehicles, boats, campers, motorcycles, and more. Without threat or force, carjacking is simply grand theft auto. In Indiana, carjacking is a classified as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/violent-crimes.php\" target=\"_blank\">violent crime<\/a> and penalized severely. And since the act of carjacking generally involves additional crimes like theft and assault, a person is likely to face multiple charges, making the maximum penalties even more severe. Those convicted face long-term imprisonment, hefty fines, strict court-orders, loss of liberties, and a felony criminal record for life. <\/p>\n<h1>Indiana Carjacking Penalties<\/h1>\n<p>The carjacking statute was repealed in July of 2014, and is now included under Indiana\u2019s general robbery statute. This means carjacking crimes face the same level of punishment as robbery crimes in Indiana.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Level 5 Felony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The general crime of carjacking is a Level 5 Felony, punishable by up to 6 years in prison, up to $10,000 in fines, and additional court-ordered penalties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Level 3 Felony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the crime of carjacking involves a deadly weapon or moderate bodily injury to another person, it is a Level 3 Felony, punishable by up to 16 years in prison, up to $10,000 in fines, and additional court-ordered penalties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Level 2 Felony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the crime of carjacking involves serious bodily injury to another person, it is a Level 2 Felony, punishable by up to 16 years in prison, up to $10,000 in fines, and additional court-ordered penalties.<\/p>\n<h2>Aggressive Defense for Violent Crime Charges<\/h2>\n<p>It is critical to retain aggressive legal representation immediately following a carjacking arrest if you wish to avoid jail time and other harsh consequences. Attorney David E. Lewis has a comprehensive understanding of the Indiana prosecution and criminal process, and how the government evaluates carjacking cases. With this knowledge, he uses the law in his favor to craft impenetrable defenses against violent crime charges, and pursue higher-quality outcomes for his clients. You can feel confident knowing that he is doing everything in his power to conquer your criminal charges and get you the best legal results possible. Call him today at 317-636-7514 to schedule a FREE CASE EVALUATION and secure your constitutional rights. <\/p>\n<h2>Indianapolis Violent Crimes Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_48\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"David E. Lewis Attorney at Law\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Criminal-Attorney-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-48\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Don\u2019t waste another minute living in fear after being charged with a violent crime in Indiana. Let <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/David+E+Lewis+%26+Associates\/@39.7716368,-86.1532505,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x172723a358c4ff50\" target=\"_blank\">David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law<\/a>, take on the weight of your legal matters and attain a successful resolution to your case. With The Law Office of David E. Lewis in your corner, you never have to fear for your future, family, or freedom. Because he maintains open communication and never use confusing legal jargon, you are always fully aware of your case proceedings and status. He ensures that you feel like you are safe and secure, and more importantly, a priority. After you speak to David E. Lewis, your fear will subside, and you will gain confidence knowing your case is in the hands of a competent and committed lawyer. <strong>Call our office at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to find your path to salvation and justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carjacking is the crime of stealing another person\u2019s motorized property by means of violence, force, assault, or intimidation, with the intent to deprive them of their property indefinitely. Motorized property includes vehicles, boats, campers, motorcycles, and more. 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