Man Spared from Prison for Violating House Arrest
Recently, a 32-year-old previous client contacted Hessler Law when he once again ran into a very serious situation that had the potential to send him to prison for a very long time. Evidently, the man was serving a four-year house…
Read ArticleWhat It Means to Plead Insanity to Criminal Charges
Before 1981, juries in criminal trials were tasked with determining whether a defendant was guilty, not guilty, or not responsible due to a reason of insanity. But in 1981, the Indiana legislature passed a new law that created a fourth…
Read ArticleWoman Spared from Probation Violation after Accounting Error
It is no secret that the probation system in Indiana is complex and when oversights occur, by either the offender or the state, the results can be devastating. For example, a young woman became aware that her probation for a…
Read ArticleWhen Can Police Collect My DNA?
The governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb, signed a bill into law earlier this year that allows law enforcement to collect DNA from individuals arrested on felony charges. The law, Act 322, requires any person arrested on a felony charge subsequent…
Read ArticleMultiple Misdemeanors Dismissed for 30-year-old EMT
A 30-year-old EMT recently ran into a very serious situation after coming home intoxicated and getting into an altercation with his family members. Allegedly, the man became angry and caused significant damage to an automobile and when police arrived, he…
Read ArticleMan Avoids Prison After Violating House Detention
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Sean Hessler recently assisted a 54-year-old man, who was already serving a home detention sentence, when a domestic dispute and a subsequent battery charge, put his freedom in serious jeopardy. After a quarrel with his significant…
Read ArticleCrime Rate Drops Dramatically, But Prison Population Remains High
America has become known as a country of mass incarceration. While the U.S. is approximately 5 percent of the world’s population, we hold close to 25 percent of the world’s prison population. To look at it a little differently: the…
Read ArticleWhat’s the Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor?
The criminal justice system is a confusing maze of laws and procedures. If you’ve been charged with a crime, you will undoubtedly encounter a lot of legal jargon that is difficult to understand. You need to clearly know what you…
Read ArticleDefending Against a Drug Possession Charge
How an Indianapolis Drug Possession Lawyer Can Defend You If you’ve been charged with drug possession, you may feel like your back is against the wall. The prospect of jail time, fines, and diminished life opportunities hangs over your head….
Read ArticleIndiana Parents See CHINS Case Dismissed
Dealing with difficult family situations is something everyone can relate to, but if criminal accusations are ever made against you, the impact of these claims can significantly impact your life. If this happens, it is important to discuss your circumstances…
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