Multiple Charges Dismissed After Diversion Program
Recently, a 31-year-old clerk found himself in a tough situation when he was accused of shoplifting for not scanning all of his items at a local store’s self-scan register. This led to him being charged with misdemeanor theft; however, his…
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 ArticleExpungement Granted For A Woman’s Past Theft Conviction
Individuals with a criminal record may face a lot of adversities, particularly if they are trying to improve their circumstances and turn their lives around. For example, a 42-year-old woman working as a secretary was struggling to advance in her…
Read ArticleFelony Theft Charge Dismissed For Out-Of-State Hunter
Recently, Hessler Law PC assisted a 22-year-old hunting enthusiast from Kentucky, when a state audit showed the man had been paying for an Indiana hunting license as a resident for several years, despite the fact that he actually lived out…
Read ArticleWoman’s Felony Embezzlement Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor
Not only will a skilled criminal defense lawyer work to clear your name if you are facing criminal charges, their experience will prove invaluable if you need to mitigate the impact of a conviction. Therefore, it is always best to…
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 ArticleA 27-Year-Old Avoids A Theft Conviction For A Shoplifting Charge
Indiscretions are part of gaining life experience and recently a 27-year-old woman learned a valuable lesson when she was charged with petty theft for shoplifting after being dared by a friend. The young lady with aspirations of becoming a college…
Read ArticleMan Gets Community Service And Probation In Burglary Of Restaurant Charge
A twenty-year-old man in the Indianapolis area was charged with a level 5 burglary of a restaurant, a misdemeanor theft charge, and a Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana. One night he and his friend got drunk and decided to…
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