On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Nov 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Indiana has two types of robbery charges. When a defendant’s charge is taking property from another through the use of force, fear or intimidation, Indiana classifies the robbery as a Level 5 felony. Upon conviction, punishment may include a fine of up to $10,000 and...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Jun 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you are pulled over by law enforcement officials while driving in Indiana, it is likely that you will feel quite frustrated and defensive, even if you have done nothing wrong. You may be resistant to complying with what officers ask of you during this time,...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | May 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you have been found to be driving under the influence of alcohol in Indiana, you will be subject to the consequences of an OWI. This will mean that you will face a driving suspension, a fine and potentially jail time. However, the state of Indiana has recognized...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Apr 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you have been accused of vandalism, you may immediately deny the charges because you never engaged in graffiti. However, the offense of vandalism has a very broad meaning, and you could be found guilty of it by engaging in a number of different acts. Being found...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Feb 5, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The majority of criminal justice cases are handled through plea deals instead of jury trials. This benefits the defendant, as well as the court system. One way that this happens is that the defendant can get the matter over with faster, and the court doesn’t...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Dec 24, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The Christmas season is one that is hard on many people. For those who are in the criminal justice system, it can be a very stressful time. Some individuals are going to spend the holidays behind bars, some of whom are awaiting trial. For these defendants, the need to...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Dec 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Some individuals who are arrested for criminal charges will be released from jail while their court case is moving through the system. While most of these individuals will have to put up money or assets to secure their release, this isn’t the case for people who...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Nov 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense
A good defense means a world of difference in court. Imagine going to trial without any concept of what could happen, no plan to defend yourself and no coaching on what to do when you’re spoken to. It would be easy to make mistakes that could result in the loss...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Oct 23, 2018 | Criminal Defense
One of the things that people can often rely on in criminal defense is a good alibi. A good alibi can go the distance toward helping you avoid penalties. However, not all alibis are made equal. The prosecution has to do all they can to disprove your alibi or to show...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Sep 12, 2018 | Criminal Defense
What’s interesting as time moves on is that more people are being arrested based on DNA evidence from cold cases. The invention of genealogy websites has made it possible to link more people to cases through their DNA, essentially solving many cases that no one...
