Assault & Domestic Violence

03 April 2019 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Case Results,  

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,…

11 October 2018 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Battery,  Case Results,  

Recently, a 22-year-old warehouse employee found himself facing criminal charges for strangulation (a level 6 felony) and battery (a class A misdemeanor) after a family dispute. In addition to these charges, he was already serving a community corrections sentence for…

03 May 2018 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Battery,  Case Results,  

Recently, a restaurant employee found himself charged with two Level 6 domestic batteries, and two Class A misdemeanor domestic batteries. These charges added up to a total potential sentence of five years, so he knew he needed help from an…

20 December 2017 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Legal Blog,  

Domestic violence is typically defined as aggressive or violent acts perpetrated within a home which are targeted at spouses or domestic partners. The most common form and interpretation of domestic violence is domestic battery. This consists of any form of…

08 August 2017 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Case Results,  

Domestic violence situations in Indiana are usually very hectic and can turn your life upside-down. When a 37-year-old man was charged with some grievous felony crimes, including strangulation and criminal confinement as well as misdemeanor battery-related charges after a fight…

29 June 2017 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  

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…

27 June 2017 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  

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…

04 January 2017 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  

Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Sean Hessler recently represented a 52-year-old truck driver when a misunderstanding led to a very bleak reality. Apparently, this man was driving down the road when he saw a female motorist, driving erratically. Believing her to…

30 December 2016 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Children Services,  Criminal Defense,  Legal Blog,  

According to new information from the Indiana Office of Court Services, the number of “child in need of services” (CHINS) cases increased dramatically between 2010 and 2015. CHINS cases involve reports of abuse or neglect toward children 17 years old…

21 September 2016 | Assault & Domestic Violence,  Case Results,  Criminal Defense,  

If you are facing the harsh consequences of a criminal conviction in Indiana, it is vital to have a skilled defense attorney, like Sean Hessler, who has experience maneuvering through the rigid sentencing procedures to find the best possible result….