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Both the Fifth Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution state that if you stand accused of a crime, you have the right to due process before the government can deprive you of your life, your liberty or your property. This is the only provision that...
While shoplifting is a specific form of theft, the law treats it just as severely as any other criminal act of stealing. Repeat shoplifting offenses come with especially harsh penalties, but even a first-time instance of shoplifting can imply steep consequences. The...
As the target of a domestic battery claim, you may feel as though others presume your guilt until proven otherwise. This is a common situation that highlights the importance of standing up for your rights and defending yourself against wrongful accusations. There are...
Receiving a felony conviction can affect your life in a number of drastic ways. You may face harsh penalties in the form of jail time and fines, but you will also potentially lose some of your fundamental rights as an Indiana citizen. One notable example is the...
Brian “B.D.” Williams has been selected to the 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a...
According to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management and the Charles Coch Institute, most employers understand a criminal background. This means that criminal convictions are not necessarily a deal breaker when you are looking for a new job. However,...
As a convicted felon, you have a challenging road ahead to rebuild your life. If you get caught with a firearm, you may make the situation worse. Both federal and state laws prohibit a person convicted of a serious felony from possessing a firearm. 1. What crimes ban...
Receiving a felony conviction comes with steep penalties and a sentence that you must serve before returning to your normal life. Even after repaying your debt to society, so to speak, having a felony conviction on record will likely continue to affect your life for...
Domestic battery is a severe offense in Indiana. It involves harm against a family or household member and may be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the conduct. According to Indiana’s data center, in 2018 and 2019 combined, law enforcement officials made over...
Being charged with a DUI is a serious offense, and if you cause an accident, your charges could be even worse. A first DUI can lead to $5,000 in fines and a suspended license for up to two years. If you are convicted a second time, you face up to three years in jail,...