Can My Indiana Child Support Order Be Modified?
Most parents want to do the best they can for their children, including when it comes to paying child support following a divorce. Sometimes, however, changing circumstances such as a job loss, pay reduction, money lost to illness or injury,…
Read ArticleOld Probation Violations Dismissed
A 52-year-old truck driver moved out of Indiana, but after many years he found himself charged with failing several probation violations. Unaware of his obligation, he was now facing two years in the department of correction and enlisted the help…
Read ArticleDomestic Violence Misdemeanor Case Dismissal
A 72-year-old retiree was charged with a domestic violence misdemeanor, facing up to one year in jail and $5000 fine. When put under oath, the alleged victim changed her story. This allowed defense attorney Hessler to have the case completely…
Read ArticleLevel 5 Battery Charge Lessened to Misdemeanor
A 22-year-old unemployed man was recently charged with Level 5 battery involving serious bodily injury. He was allegedly walking through the neighborhood with his friends when a neighbor confronted them, striking her with a skateboard. The young man faced up…
Read ArticleSeveral Domestic Violence Charges Results in Probation
A 32-year-old warehouse worker allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and was charged with a Level 6 felony of domestic violence in front of a child, Level 6 felony of strangulation, a misdemeanor of interfering with the reporting of a crime, and…
Read ArticleFelony Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed
A 38-year-old warehouse worker was recently charged with a Level 6 felony of domestic violence in front of a child, which exposed him to up to three years in prison. While the victim initially stated that he pushed her down,…
Read ArticleCollateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in Indiana
Most people understand the possible penalties of a criminal conviction in Indiana could include fines, probation, and even incarceration. But criminal convictions – even misdemeanors – can result in additional consequences that could affect your livelihood, reputation, and relationships. Because…
Read ArticleDismissal in Battery Case
Not long ago, a 34-year-old painter was charged with multiple crimes stemming from an argument with his wife where he allegedly attempted to drive away, dragging her with the car. This exposed him two and a half years behind bars…
Read ArticleDrug Court & Probation for Nurse Facing Drug Felonies
Recently, a 42-year-old nurse was charged with a Level 6 Felony of a controlled substance by fraud and Level 6 Felony for possession of a narcotic drug. She allegedly was taking extra medication out of the drug vault at work…
Read ArticleDrugged Driving Results in Probation
A 36-year-old security guard was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of a synthetic drug. He was found by the police asleep at the wheel at a stop light. The man was taken to the hospital where his…
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