On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Feb 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
How much marijuana is too much in Indiana? Any amount? Well, it’s not that simple. With drug reform and decriminalization sweeping through other states, the line between legal and illegal has blurred. Buying in the next state over might be perfectly legal there,...
On behalf of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP | Jan 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Much debate may exist among people in Greenfield about exactly how much freedom law enforcement officials should be afforded when attempting to enforce the law. Many might say that as long as they are able to halt what appears to be (or could potentially lead to)...
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...
| 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,...
| 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...
| 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...
| 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...
| 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...
| 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...
| 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...
