Airport Gun Charges Not Filed
At Hessler Law, we recently assisted an IT professional when he was charged with having a handgun in a prohibited area of the Indianapolis airport. Apparently, he inadvertently left a firearm in a carryon bag, which was fund during his…
Read ArticleMultiple Felonious Reduced for Probation
A 27-year-old barber was charged with Level Five possession of cocaine, Level Five possession of a handgun by a felon, and a misdemeanor for driving while suspended. He committed a traffic violation, and when he was pulled over, the police…
Read ArticleHome Detention In Lieu of Jail in Felony Weapon Case
A 29-year-old restaurant worker was recently charged with a Level 6 felony for criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. There allegedly was a family dispute involving a knife and a cell phone video. The evidence against the man was extremely…
Read Article34 Year Old Takes Plea in Firearm Possession Case
Recently, an Indiana man found himself charged with a Level 4 felony after a gun fell out of his pants at a traffic stop. Because of a previous conviction, this man was charged with possession of a firearm by a…
Read ArticleProposed Bill Would Eliminate Several Misdemeanor Weapons Crimes
Current Indiana law requires residents of the state to obtain a license to carry a handgun on their person or in a vehicle. Carrying a handgun without such a license can lead to misdemeanor weapons crimes, and even includes the…
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 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…
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