What to Do When Your College Student is Arrested: A Parent’s Guide
Finding out that your college-aged child has been arrested can be an overwhelming experience. It can raise concerns about their future, education, and overall well-being. In these situations, staying calm, gathering information, and taking the right steps to protect their…
Read ArticleWhat is the “Chain of Custody” & Why Does it Matter?
When you’re facing criminal charges, your case hangs almost entirely on the evidence against you. Understanding how that evidence was handled between the alleged crime and your trial is critical. That evidence must have been handled according to the chain…
Read ArticleUnderstanding Indiana’s Violent Offender Registry
If you’re convicted of a violent crime, your punishment might not end with your incarceration, parole, or probation. You may be required to report to law enforcement through the violent offender registry. If you don’t register properly or on time,…
Read ArticleWhat is a Diversion Program in Indiana?
Facing a criminal conviction in Indiana, even for a minor offense, can be a scary prospect. Getting charges dropped or reduced can be a huge relief for you, but the question is how to accomplish this. Luckily, people facing criminal…
Read ArticleDismissed Domestic Violence Charge
Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 56-year-old warehouse worker accused of Class A Misdemeanor domestic violence. The client and the alleged victim had been in an argument, which led to a physical altercation. Hessler’s client called the police. When they arrived,…
Read ArticleLicense Restored after Work on Criminal History
Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 32-year-old handyman accused of driving under a suspended license, a Class A misdemeanor. These cases can be challenging: the state’s burden of proof is low. A prosecutor would just need to show the driver had…
Read ArticleAggressive Driving Case Dismissed
Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 42-year old working in a manufacturing position. His client was charged with aggressive driving, a Class A misdemeanor. He faced a maximum one year in jail. Hessler’s client was accused of harassing another driver: tailgating,…
Read ArticleCase Dismissed for Excessive Speeding
Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 19-year-old college student who was charged with driving 70 mph in a 30 mph zone after she was caught by a state trooper in a speed trap. His client faced a 60-day jail sentence. Attorney…
Read ArticleState Dismisses Intimidation Case for Warehouse Worker
Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 58-year-old Indiana man, employed at a warehouse. The client was accused of threatening his neighbors with a knife during an argument. These neighbors called the police to report that the client had threatened them. However,…
Read ArticleNot Guilty Verdict in Intimidation Case
Attorney Sean Hessler represented a 25-year-old man in a Level 5 felony case. The client was accused of threatening another man in a heated exchange. At the time, Hessler’s client was on probation for a Level 3 felony. If convicted,…
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