20 Year Old Sees Alcohol Possession Case Dismissed After Successful Completion of Diversion Agreement
Recently, a college student was spending time at the Indy 500 when he was caught drinking beer by police at the venue. He was charged with C misdemeanor possession of alcohol as a result. Wanting to avoid the serious charges…
Read ArticleCollege Student Avoids Underage Alcohol Possession Conviction
College students sometimes make mistakes. In an effort to look cool in front of their peers, they might break the law. This was the case for a 20 year old client of attorney Sean Hessler who was charged with a…
Read ArticlePossession of Alcohol Case Dismissed for 18 Year Old After Successful Completion of Diversion Agreement
Recently, an 18 year old found herself in some trouble after being charged with possession of alcohol and failing to comply with a prior diversion agreement (for which a warrant was out in her name). Facing 60 days in jail,…
Read ArticleHow an Attorney Can Help Refute a Breathalyzer Test in Indiana
People make mistakes. However, machines can make mistakes, as well – often in large part due to how they are programmed, managed, and maintained. When it comes to breathalyzer machines and the results they provide, this fact is no less…
Read ArticleDiversion Program for College Student Charged with Using a False ID
Underage mistakes are all but guaranteed, but it is important to remember that if an indiscretion crosses the line into the realm of criminal charges, the potential impact on a young person can be significant, including fines young people can…
Read ArticleMan Sees Disorderly Conduct Charge Dismissed After Vaping in a Bar
When a 24-year-old got himself in a tough, but relatable situation when an altercation in a bar resulted in misdemeanor charges for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, he knew he’d need experienced legal representation. Apparently, the man was vaping in…
Read ArticleFake ID Charges Dismissed After Diversion Program for Out-of-State Student
Not long ago, a 20-year-old college student, visiting from out-of-state found himself in a difficult position when officers approached him for consuming alcohol at a concert in Indianapolis. When they discovered that he had a fake ID and had used…
Read ArticleIndiana Zero Tolerance Law
As a teen, it is easy to get swept up in the rhetoric that everyone your age drinks and it is nothing to worry about. You hear about people getting DUIs or dying in drunk driving accidents, yet assume it…
Read ArticleHow a DUI / OWI Conviction May Affect Your Job
When considering the impact of a drunk driving conviction in Indiana, the first thoughts tend to be about the criminal penalties that include possible jail time and heavy fines. However, the most damaging aspects of an OWI conviction can linger…
Read ArticleDiversion Program And Dismissal For An Underage Drinking Charge
While youthful misjudgment is natural, it is important to remember that if a mistake rises to the level of a criminal charge it is essential to follow the advice of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, who can help you avoid…
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