Drug Paraphernalia Charges Amended To Release A Student From Jail
If you find yourself accused of a crime, it’s crucial that you contact an experienced attorney, who will passionately work to protect your rights and help you find the best possible outcome. When a 20-year-old student at Indiana University was…
Read ArticleFelony Theft Charge Reduced For A 57-Year-Old Man
Not long ago, a 57-year-old man found himself in legal hot water after his foolish decision to try and shoplift a $10 action figure from a local store resulted in a felony theft charge. The heightened level of the offense…
Read Article42-Year-Old Woman Receives An Expungement Of A Past Conviction
Living with a criminal conviction on your record can obviously cause a lot of hardships, both personally and professionally, but if you add the stigma of a sexual offense, the limitations may be overwhelming. This was the situation a 42-year-old…
Read ArticleRecent Arrests May Affect Drug Flow Into Southern Indiana
Last year, the nation was shocked by a vicious HIV epidemic in Scott County, Indiana. While a community such as Scott County would usually report about 10 HIV cases per year, in 2015 they reported 138 cases. As it turns…
Read ArticleSex Crimes Significantly Reduced for a 22-Year-Old To Keep His Job
Recently, we assisted a 22-year-old restaurant manager with the serious repercussions of being charged with sex crimes, including felony sexual misconduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. It was reported to the police that the…
Read ArticleMisdemeanor Charges Withdrawn After an Indianapolis Bar Fight
A 30-year-old man found himself in a precarious legal position while visiting Indianapolis. The out-of-state man drank too much and inserted himself into an altercation outside of an area bar when he tried to break up a fight between other…
Read ArticleRecovering Your Property After A Civil Forfeiture
In Indiana, law enforcement officers can claim another person’s property even if that person has not been convicted of a crime if that person’s property was likely used to a commit a crime. This process is known as civil forfeiture,…
Read ArticleTop 5 OWI Questions
At Hessler Law, we get a lot of questions about DUI/OWI charges. Since alcohol is such an integral part of American culture, most of us run the risk of operating a vehicle after drinking at some point in our lives….
Read ArticleDangers of Drinking and Driving After a Holiday Party
Getting an OWI causes serious legal and personal consequences. And in some cases, drunk driving even results in injuries or loss of life. Despite these risks, many of us will end up drinking and driving over the holidays. The police…
Read ArticleHabitual Offender Misses 10 Years In Jail, Gets Work Release
A 50-year-old custodian in Marion County was recently charged with a level 6 felony operating while intoxicated as a prior. The man, currently on probation for this prior conviction, was seen as a habitual substance offender. Because of this, the…
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