Track Your Cell Phone? Search Warrant Needed
According to a recent ruling by Indiana’s Court of Appeals, the police need to obtain a search warrant before tracking your movements through your cell phone. While this is an important step towards protecting the people’s right to privacy, the…
Read ArticleMental Health Court Offers Alternatives to Jail
The Marion County Jail is over capacity, housing at least 900 inmates. More than one-third of these individuals suffer from mental health issues, according to WFYI Indianapolis. In some situations, the inmates’ mental health is closely linked to the crimes…
Read ArticleIndiana Expungement Filings May Go Online
Having a criminal record can wreak havoc on every aspect of your life. It may exclude you from applying for housing or employment, even if the offense was minor. Luckily, Indiana expungement has two ways in which you can wipe…
Read Article33-Year-Old Receives Drastically Reduced Sentence
If you are facing the harsh consequences of a criminal conviction in Indiana, it is vital to have a skilled defense attorney, like Indianapolis defense attorney Sean Hessler, who has experience maneuvering through the rigid sentencing procedures to find the…
Read ArticleJuvenile Receives Probation For Criminal Trespassing and Mischief
The skilled Indianapolis juvenile defense lawyers with Hessler Law PC recently assisted a 16-year-old, whose impetuous decision to climb onto the roof of a local business led to criminal trespassing and criminal mischief charges. With no previous criminal record, Indianapolis…
Read ArticleVarious Juvenile Charges Result In Probation
When a juvenile is charged with a crime in Indiana, the justice system works a little differently since the primary goal is to rehabilitate a youthful offender as opposed to punishing them the same way as adults. Therefore, it is…
Read Article29-Year-Old Man Sees Felony Drug Charges Dismissed
Recently, a 29-year-old man was approached by police near a schoolyard after apparently having too much to drink. While he was charged with public intoxication, the officers also found a single prescription pill and a small amount of marijuana in…
Read ArticleMisdemeanor Gun Charge Dismissed For 63-Year-Old Man
In today’s hectic climate surrounding airport security, officials take traveler safety very seriously and even a simple oversight, while hastily packing for a flight can result in significant legal worry. Such was the case for a 63-year-old man, who in…
Read ArticleDiversion Program And Dismissal For An Underage Drinking Charge
While youthful misjudgment is natural, it is important to remember that if a mistake rises to the level of a criminal charge it is essential to follow the advice of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, who can help you avoid…
Read ArticleMarijuana Possession Dismissed and OVWI Reduced for A 23-Year-Old
During a traffic stop in Indianapolis, a 23-year-old man admitted to smoking marijuana and surrendered a small amount that he had in his possession. As a result, the man was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) and possession…
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